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Frederic Weinberg

American

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.

Average Sold Price
$891
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Frederic Weinberg Wall Mask Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Frederic Weinberg wall mask from the 1950s. Made of a terra cotta and resin type material. The color is called "Coral Antique" In the Weinberg catalog. Dimension: 3" wide x 8.5...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg

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Resin

Frederic Weinberg Wall Mask Sculpture
Frederic Weinberg Wall Mask Sculpture
$450
H 8.5 in W 3 in D 2 in
Exceptional Iconic 1950s Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Brutalist Wall Mirror
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exceptional Iconic 1950s Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Brutalist Wall Mirror The interior mirror is framed by 14 stylized, minimalist wrought iron figures. The mirror is support...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg

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Wrought Iron

Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg

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Iron

Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
$1,050
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Frederick Weinberg, Floor Lamp, Steel, Parchment Paper, USA, 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in High Point, NC
A black-enameled steel and white parchment paper floor lamp designed and produced by Frederick Weinberg, USA, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.625"H x 20.5"W x 20.5...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg

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Steel

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg

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Bronze

Frederic Weinberg Wall Clock/ Large Size
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederic Weinberg Wall Clock with Black Body and Arms and Coral Balls. Working Condition. This is the larger harder to find version of this classic Clock...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg

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Metal

Set of Six Wicker and Iron dining chairs by Frederic Weinberg, 1950's
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Malibu, CA
Set of six Frederic Weinberg wicker and wrought iron chairs. Two armchairs and four side chairs. Sold as a set. USA, 1950's. Wicker has been recently repaired and reinforced. One fin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederic Weinberg

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Iron, Wrought 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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Frederic Weinberg

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Bronze

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Frederic Weinberg Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$200Abstract Sculptures, Figurative SculpturesMetal1970s
2025$1,870Wall MirrorsWrought Iron1950
2025$250Wall-mounted SculpturesCeramic, Pottery1950s
2025$120Patio and Garden Furniture, Pedestals and ColumnsWrought IronMid-20th Century
2025$125Animal SculpturesMetal, Plastic1950s
2025$202Shelves and Wall CabinetsMetal1950's
2025$765Wall MirrorsWrought Iron1950
2025$1,500Patio and Garden FurnitureWicker, Wrought Iron1950s
2025$745Carts and Bar CartsIron1960's
2025$1,440Animal SculpturesBronze1950s
2025$1,400Dining Room ChairsIron, Zinc, Plywood1995
2025$500Coat Racks and StandsWrought Ironcirca 1950s
2025$1,060Table LampsMetal, Fiberglass, Wood1950s
2025$100Magazine Racks and StandsMetal1950's
2025$200Magazine Racks and StandsBrass1970's
2025$250Decorative BasketsWire1966
2025$2,800Figurative SculpturesWire, Fiberglass, Plaster1950s
2025$1,500BenchesUpholstery, IronUnknown
2025$175Animal SculpturesBrass1960s
2025$2,188Table LampsIron, Plastercirca 1950
$891
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$100-$2,800
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Frederic Weinberg furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Frederic Weinberg furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frederic Weinberg furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Frederic Weinberg were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Tony Paul, Rembrandt Lamp Company, and Gordon Martz. Prices for Frederic Weinberg furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $2,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.

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