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.
Seldom seen Frederic Weinberg Sculptures/ Classic Abstract Modernist Dancers
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen pair of wall plaques in plaster and wire mesh depicting Abstract Modernist Dancers ,,, Designed by Frederick Weinberg ,, Originally back-lit.. (sockets remain but in nee...
Steel Mesh
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Paper, Wood
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Monumental and Rare Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse Themed Wall Sculptures
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and rare 60" Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse's on hind legs wall sculptures, truly amazing design, iron structure with enamel painted squares and rectangles, Classic midcent...
Metal, 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
Patinated Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s, Greece
By Frederic Weinberg, Pepe Mendoza
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This striking bronze sculpture, originally found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria, is inspired by the elegant forms and symbolic motifs of ancient Etruscan art. Crafted in Greece...
Metal
$1,250
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 0.25 in
Mid Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Abstract Bronze Libra Zodiac Wall Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Troy, MI
A rare Frederic Weinberg zodiac series wall mounted sculpture circa 1950s Cast bronze modernist Libra figure with brutalist texture and subtle holes f...
Bronze
$3,840Sale Price|34% Off
H 22 in W 39 in D 3 in
Seascape Themed Iron Sculpture Signed A. Melia, Architectural Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating mid-century modern iron wall sculpture depicting a scene of sailboats on a rolling sea. The meticulously crafted ironwork captures the essence of the scene, with sails,...
Iron
Nicolas de Larmessin Etching, Habit de Tabletier
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Nicolas de Larmessin Etching – Habit de Tabletier. 20th century print. Nicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725) was an enormously creative and productive artist. Nicolas was part of a long ...
Wood, Paper
Californian Modernist "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Polished & Burnished Chrome Metal Disks This Californian Modernist “Raindrop” chrome sculpture by Curtis Jere is a striking example of mid-century American studio art...
Metal, Chrome
Los Castillo Wall Sculpture
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this handmade mixed metals copper brass stone inlay wall-mounted sculpture in the style of Los Castillo Taxco Mexico.
Metal, Brass
$364Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Rare Midcentury Ceramic Wall Sculpture Lovers, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice colored.
Ceramic
Abstract Patinated Metal Wall Sculpture by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern patinated wall sculpture by Silas Seandel dating from the 1970s, measuring 40 by 32 by 9 inches. Signed SILAS on rear. 20 lbs.
Metal
Ceramic Abstract Wall Sculpture Perignem, Belgium
By Paul Vermeire, Perignem
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful colorful ceramic wall sculpture in organic nature details with abstract mushrooms and mosses designed by Paul Vermeire for Perignem,Belgium, 1960s. Paul Vermeire was a Belgian artist who lived and worked in Ostend. His oeuvre exists out of ceramics, paintings and drawings. He experimented with differed materials and techniques. At the back of the multicolored sculpture...
Ceramic
$1,150
H 17 in W 21 in D 4.5 in
Signed Mid Century Brutalist Modern Abstract Brass & Iron Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern brutalist wall sculpture circa 1970's. Well constructed and designed, signed & dated 1976.
Brass, Steel
Large Scale Abstract Modern Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
One of a kind, cut steel wall sculpture. Dated August 19, 1997. A super fun piece that would look great in almost any space. If you're looking for a piece of art, different from the ...
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bas-Relief Wall Sculpture, C. 1960s.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century modern abstract bas-relief wall hanging sculpture, circa 1960s, executed in painted fiberglass. The composition features dynamic layered forms and a rhythmic abstract s...
Fiberglass
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H 36 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Frederic Weinberg Wall Sculpture featuring Etruscan Horses, USA c 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Norwalk, CT
One of Weinberg's signature themes, classic Etruscan horses are featured on this wall sculpture. Made of composition attached to a steel bar at the feet, and featuring the original ...
Resin
Pair of Frederic Weinberg Fencing Wire Wall Sculptures
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of Frederic Weinberg Fencing Wire Wall Sculptures Frederic Weinberg. American, b. 1942, Salmon & Light Blue coloured pair. Original ...
Wire
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H 44 in W 30 in D 4 in
1950s Vintage Frederick Weinberg "Swing Time" Abstract Nude Dancers Lighted Wall
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1950s FREDERICK WEINBERG Lighted Abstract Nude Dancers. This FREDERICK WEINBERG Is Also Known To Be Called - "Swing Time" or "Swingtime" Wall Sculpture / With Back Lighting. This Wall Sculpture Is Black In Color And Has 3 Brand New - T10 Wall Sconce Light Bulbs / As Found To The Original. This Beautiful Frederick Weinberg 1950s WALL SCULPTURE Is An Iconic Mid-Century Design With Dramatic Back Lighting That Reflects Off Your Wall And Accentuates And Highlights The Iconic Abstract WEINBERG Wall Sculpture And Draws It Forward. The DIMENSIONS Are, 44 Inches In Height, 30 Inches Wide And 4 Inches Deep. Beautiful Iconic Mid Century Sculptural Back Lit Wall Art...
Wire
Frederic Weinberg Fencers
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederic Weinberg Fencers. Nice Size and Scale in very nice shape. Faces look like an old paint redo. All welds in good shape. Black looks original.
Metal, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Face Metal Wire Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Circa the 1950's, Le Shoppe Too in Michigan brings you this amazing abstract wall sculpture by Frederick Weinberg. His classic style bends and forms wire to form abstract, stylized f...
Metal
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H 17.5 in W 17.75 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Men Fencing Wire Wall Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Set of 2 metal wall sculptures of 2 men fencing by Frederick Weinberg. In good vintage condition. Though they have been cleaned, these did come from an estate where the owner smoked....
Wire
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H 17.25 in W 23.75 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Metal Wall art Sculpture Seahorses
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A lovely Weinberg metal Mid-Century Modern Seahorse wall sculpture. Disclosure: While this item has been professionally cleaned, it has been curated from a smoker's estate Dimensi...
Metal
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H 77.5 in W 19 in D 0.75 in
Large Scale Rare Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Giraffe Wall Sculptures
By Frederic Weinberg, Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully flowing simple lines of flat band steel form these Giraffe wall sculptures. Backed by square wire grid steel. Designed by Frederick Weinberg of P...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Fencer Wall Sculptures by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron, wall sculptures by Frederick Weinberg depicting fencers in engarde stance.
Wrought Iron
Frederic Weinberg Wall Sculpture "Swing"
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederic Weinberg lighted wall sculpture, "Swing". Very original sculpture with it's original paint! Black background with a greenish rubbed in Finis...
Plaster
Super Cool Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Guitar Wall Sconce
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A collectible Mid-Century Modern wall sconce in the shape of a stylized guitar made of iron, brass and stretched Naugahyde by Frederick Weinberg. One bulb inside. Looks great illumin...
Iron
Frederic Weinberg Horse Wall Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederic Weinberg horse wall sculpture, 3 Roman style horses with original brown glazed finish. Two mounting hooks on back.
Plaster