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.
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
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
Vintage Industrial Three-Tier Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Machinist's Rolling Work Cart Overall Dimensions: 26" x 31 1/4" x 32" high Materials: Steel & Cast Iron
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Rolling Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
This versatile cart was designed for use as a bar or serving cart, with an open lower shelf, two drawers for storage and a pull-out tray lined with black glass for serving. Finished ...
Fir
$1,705 / 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
Campo e Graffi Bar Cart w/ Removable Tray in Teak and Brass, Italy 1960s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous triangular shaped serving bar cart with removable top tray in a beautiful combination of teak wood, brass, hand-woven wicker and white laminate. This incredibly unique and e...
Brass
$3,993
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Neoclassical Style Brass Bar Cart with Removable Glass Tray By Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful bar cart is made of brass with removable glass trays and bottles holder on the bottom shelf. This is a French work by famous Maison Baguès, circa 1940.
Brass
$4,500
H 28.5 in W 28.13 in D 18.13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Drinks Trolley or Bar Cart with Removable Trays
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Mid-Century Modern drinks cart or tea and coffee serving table from Italy, featuring a large removable rectangular tray top of glass with a moulded edge wooden surround, over ...
Metal
Mid-century Rolling Bar Cart c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century rolling bar cart with glass top shelf and lower Formica shelf. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1960. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Glas...
Metal
Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Round Bar Cart Removable Tray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Fine bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura Milan, Italy 1960s in very good vintage condition. The wooden frame is covered with brown colored goatskin, varnished in clear acrylic lacquer a...
Brass
Rattan and Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern wicker and wrought iron rolling bar cart attributed to Arthur Umanoff. The indoor/outdoor two-tiered serving t...
Wrought Iron
$1,220Sale Price|28% Off
H 30 in W 39 in D 16 in
Vintage 1970s Lucite & Glass Rolling Bar Serving Cart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Vintage 1970s Thick Luc...
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Danish Teak Bar Cart by Brdr. Furbo, Rolling Serving Trolley
By BRDR Furbo
Located in San Carlos, CA
Mid-Century Danish Teak Bar Cart by Brdr. Furbo, Denmark Elegant and functional, this vintage Danish bar cart was produced by Brdr. Furbo in Denmark and exemplifies the clean, thoug...
Teak
Bar Cart in Cream Shagreen with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Kifu Paris bar trolley in cream...
Brass
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
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
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...
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