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Creator: Hugh Acton
Hugh Acton Wood Sculpture from His Own Barn
Hugh Acton Wood Sculpture from His Own Barn

Hugh Acton Wood Sculpture from His Own Barn

By Hugh Acton

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

A unique hanging sculpture consisting of 4 interlocking squares set at random angles held in place with dowels. This piece was bought from mi...

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Mid-20th Century American Hugh Acton Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hugh Acton Planter
Hugh Acton Planter

Hugh Acton Planter

By Hugh Acton, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Chicago, IL

Hugh Acton Custom planter, solid Carrera marble with carved concave top. Polished Carrera marble. Signed on underside [acton].  

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hugh Acton Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Hugh Acton Megaforms Architectural Planter from Acton Residence in Carrara Mable
Hugh Acton Megaforms Architectural Planter from Acton Residence in Carrara Mable

Hugh Acton Megaforms Architectural Planter from Acton Residence in Carrara Mable

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co., Hugh Acton

Located in Chicago, IL

Hugh Acton Megaforms Architectural planter from Acton Residence in Carrara Marble ,Italy Measures: 8 dia x 17.5 h inches.  

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hugh Acton Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

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Hugh Acton decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Hugh Acton decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hugh Acton decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Hugh Acton were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Giorgio Ferro, Bisazza Vetro, and Pauly & Co.. Prices for Hugh Acton decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $8,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,825.