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.
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Frederic Weinberg Iron Shelves
By Frederic Weinberg, Weinberg
Located in New Windsor, NY
Iron and masonite three shelf unit designed by Frederick Weinberg. Angle iron construction with the original masonite shelves. Circa 1950-60. Good overall condition. The masonite she...
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit
Enamel, Steel
$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
Black and White Vitrolite Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Berlin, DE
This shelf if filled with seven white vitrolite glass boards with no chips. Very rare!
Wrought Iron
$2,300Sale Price|30% Off
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelf Unit with Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Frederick Weinberg iron and glass shelf unit with lamp.
Steel, 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
Raoul Guys Wicker and Iron Wall Shelf
By Raoul Guys
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raoul Guys wicker and iron wall shelf France, circa 1950’s Three shelf bookcase Clean lines, beautiful and functional Wicker delicately wrapped around s...
Iron
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 95 in W 95.5 in D 13.25 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Omni shelving system by George Nelson redefines modular display with architectural finesse and mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded t...
Aluminum, Metal
$5,600 / set
H 72 in W 30 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the p...
Wood, Burl
$4,800
H 79 in W 35 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Tricom, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large symmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy chrome frame with clear rectangular sized glass shelves.
Chrome
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
$2,690
H 85 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in
English Style Barley Twist Etagere Display Shelves by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An English Style Barley Twist Etagere...
Mahogany
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
Directoire Style Enameled Iron Étagère with Brass Embellishments
By William Billy Haines
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom-made, circa 1980 by a metal-smith in Boston. Directoire form étagère constructed of welded iron, four inset glass shelves flanked by X supports with large round brass embellis...
Brass, Iron
Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...
Bronze
50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 50 pieces of this amazing Barzilay walnut wall unit with aluminum accents. Please contact us for custom pricing and visit our L...
Aluminum
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
Frederick Weinberg 1950’s Midcentury Bar + Stool Set
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kensington, MD
- Cool 1950’s Frederic Weinberg cocktail bar with original pair of matching barstools - Bar has 2 shelves plus tabletop and foot rest - An a great period bar appropriate for your ret...
Wrought Iron
Frederick Weinberg Iron Marble and Glass Vitrine or Bookshelf
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined iron, marble, and glass vitrine or bookshelf, designed by Frederick Weinberg, American, circa 1950s. It features a black marble piece at the bottom with two glass shelves...
Marble, Iron
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H 51 in W 47 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Curved Wrought Iron Shelving Unit Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sculptural, wrought iron étagère with seven glass shelves, by Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 47" W x ...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 51.25 in W 28.5 in D 10.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Angle Iron & Glass Shelf Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1950s Frederick Weinberg midcentury angle iron shelf unit. This is the shorter version of the well known Frederick Weinberg shelf that has a built in l...
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Iron Shelving Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New Windsor, NY
Frederick Weinberg iron shelving unit with built in lamp. Iron frame with original white Masonite shelves. The unit features a built in lamp with or...
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Bar Midcentury Bar and Stool Set
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frederick Weinberg bar midcentury bar and stool set. Bar features cream bamboo panel behind black metal screen. Stools measure: 18.5 x 14 x ...
Metal
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Bamboo Bar
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Highland, IN
A delightful design which perfectly displays the play aesthetic of American Mid-Century Modern as designers experimented with simple materials like iron rod, expanded metal, and matc...
Iron
Frederick Weinberg Bar
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frederick Weinberg bar. Mategot-Style black enameled metal frame with bowtie beechwood top. Front of bar features intricate wire sculpture of harp p...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Glass Etagere by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Glass Etagere/shelf by Frederick Weinberg. Sleek, simple, elegant design, Angle iron frame, 5 glass shelves.
Iron
Sold
H 64.57 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Multicolored Vitrolite Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Berlin, DE
This is very special! This shelf if filled with eight vitrolite glass boards. Two pcs of white, turquoise, red and yellow. This is an absolute one of a kind piece.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 39.5 in W 48 in D 16.25 in
Frederick Weinberg, Restored Three-Piece Wrought Iron Bar and Stools, 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These abstract, stylized, and modernistic works of Frederick Weinberg are increasingly sought after and more rare to find. Recently restored, but with original seat cushions. If you...
Wrought Iron
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelf
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frederick Weinberg flat black lacquer steel shelf unit with clear glass inserted shelves. Excellent vintage condition.