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.
$548Sale Price|20% Off
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
$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
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
French Designer, End Table, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood end table designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minimal signs of wear. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.75"H x 8.5"D All items ship from High Point, North ...
Wood
$1,145
H 20 in W 28 in D 21 in
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table or End Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table or Wooden End Table A very stylish Scandinavian style coffee table or end table made of solid walnut. Clean lines and natural groves of...
Wood, Walnut
$2,322
H 24.81 in W 11.42 in D 11.03 in
Wrought Iron Drinks Table, End or Side Table, Gothic Style, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish wrought iron floor ashtray or drinks / cocktails table standing on a tripod base, Spain, 1940s. Handcrafted in wrought iron. The top stands on a tripod base with twisting det...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Side Tables 1950s, End Tables
By Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of end tables from the 1950s. Ready for a new home.
Wood, Plywood
$1,380Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20 in W 19 in D 26.5 in
Pair of 1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group End Tables/Nightstands
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Sacramento, CA
Pair of 1950s Paul McCobb Model 1587 end tables or nightstands manufactured by Winchendon. The tables have drawers with McCobb’s iconic brass pulls, as well as lower open shelves. Th...
Brass
$2,795 / set
H 19.63 in W 24 in D 18.25 in
1950s Paul McCobb Iron Rod Birch Sofa End Tables Vintage Mid-Century
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s rare early Paul McCobb iron rod sofa end tables. Pair of solid staved Canadian Birch surfaces on 1/2 inch iron rod bases and plastic feet on each leg ti...
Iron
Modernist End Table with Shelf
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimalist end table made from solid black steel with ebonized black oak top. Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by using high quality materials and text...
Steel
$1,950Sale Price / set|66% Off
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 16 in
Vintage Alvar Aalto, 1950s Stacking End Tables, Original Set of 3
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Denver, CO
A rarely found in tact, set of three stacking Alvar Aalto end tables in a beautiful rich shade of teak stained plywood. Each table in this set of three has identical dimensions as co...
Bentwood, Plywood
$8,383
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Roger Thibier Gilt Wrought Iron Glass Coffee or End Table, 1960s
By Roger Thibier
Located in Paris, IDF
Grace your home with the true elegance of this coffee table or large end table signed and stamped by Roger and Robert Thibier in the 1960s. Glittering in an antiqued gold gilt finish...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,100 / set
H 23 in W 22.75 in D 14.5 in
Giltwood 1950s Set of 3 Florentine Nesting or Stacking Tables
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of three Florentine-style stacking tables featuring cabriole legs with intricate hand painted details on the tabletops and scalloped edges. The tables have been lovingly restored...
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
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.