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.
Set of 4 Frederick Weinberg Stacking Wicker Iron Chairs, 1960s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Rīga, LV
A set of four vintage Frederick Weinberg iron armchairs with wicker seats. I have one more set in stock - four chairs with a yellowish hue.
Iron
Set of Six 1980s Spanish Woven Wicker & Bamboo Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six vintage 1980s Spanish woven wicker and bamboo chairs.
Wicker
$3,695 / set
H 43 in W 30 in D 30 in
1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Braided Wicker Wingback Ottoman Set
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen Michael Taylor 1960's braided wicker rattan wingback chair & ottoman set with new custom cushions embellished with vintage hand block print linen with goose down fi...
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Oak, Down
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
$2,628 / set
H 38 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Brutalist Iron Stacking Dining/Garden Chairs Great pieces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Brutalist Style Iron Stacking Dining/Garden Chairs Great pieces, a set of good heavy iron chairs which have square seats and round backs with inset heavy mesh These stylish...
Iron
$500 / set
H 17.5 in W 18.25 in D 14.5 in
Set of Four Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Stacking Side Tables
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of four wrought iron and metal mesh side, or end, tables attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company. The tables feature a lyrical curved skirt profile, with canted legs, and rec...
Wrought Iron
$3,895 / set
H 43 in W 30 in D 30 in
1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Braided Wicker Wingback Ottoman Set
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen vintage braided wicker rattan wingback chair & ottoman set with new custom cushions embellished with vintage hand block print linen with goose down filled back cush...
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Oak, Down
$35,500 / set
H 23.75 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning outdoor set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design with very fantastic pa...
Cement
1960s Black & White Reclining Lounge & Chair Set
By Richard Schultz, Giandomenico Belotti, Samsonite
Located in Bensalem, PA
One of a kind, original mid-century set of four re-strapped chairs two arm chairs, and two reclining lounge chairs. Please look at pictures and video for overall detail. Feel free to...
Aluminum
Set of Six Harbor Style Woven Resin Wicker Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of six woven wicker patio and garden dining chairs made in the arts and crafts bar harbor taste. The set consists of all armchairs with gracefully curved round backs. The...
Fabric, Resin
Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage wrought iron conversation sets, vintage Woodard Wrought Iron dining sets in popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$650 / set
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Modern Wrought Iron Sculptural Outdoor Patio Stacking Arm Chairs - Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Sculptural White Outdoor Patio Stacking Dinin...
Wrought Iron
1960s Vintage Brown Jordan Patio Chair Set Four
By Brown Jordan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage set of four(4) patio chairs by Brown Jordan. USA circa the 1960s. Aluminum painted in black satin with sunbrella fabric in gray tone. New woven rop...
Aluminum
Wrought Iron Dining Table 1970s, Italy
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wrought iron table with clear glass faceted top, Italy 1970s, A great elegance and very rare, the glass presented in excellent condition also suitable as an important desk or console...
Wrought Iron
Frederic Weinberg Solid Brass 1960's Andirons
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of 1960's solid brass and iron horse andirons by Frederic Weinberg, in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 77.5 in W 19 in D 0.75 in
Large Scale Rare Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Giraffe Wall Sculptures
By Weinberg, Frederic 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
Sold
H 75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Architectural Bird Cage Sculpture by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Mid-Century Modern Architectural, whimsical bird cage, sculpture by Frederick Weinberg. Extremely rare version. Painted metal wooden balls, retains original finish, patina colo...
Metal
Corner Plant Stand by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wire plant stand designed by Frederick Weinberg. Great for indoor or outdoor use, for plants, or can be repurposed to suite your needs.
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Andirons
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Frederick Weinberg design andirons depicting opposing dancers.
Metal
Pair of Figural Modern Andirons by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Figural Modern Andirons by Frederick Weinberg