Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
"The Pedestrian" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female walking figure finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PEDESTRIAN" - Limited Editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and signed a by midcentury sculptor.
Classic mother midcentury pose with artist's signature and date on base. Handsome original old verdigris patina from appropriate age.
Mother's back gently protects and shelters her new born and her right hand lovingly clutches the hand of her second child in this charming and iconic design.
Excellent garden candidate.
Photographs were taken indoors and out of doors in natural light for your viewing pleasure.
Dimensions: 32 inches high and 11 inches wide
Signed on base. Artist name: Kiku (Chrysanthemum) and likely bronze sculptor Kikuchi Kazuo (1908-1985) and dated 1978
Provenance: private Japanese garden collection
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze a Woman with Dove Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman gently holding a dove in her hands. The naive female nude by a midcentury sculptor.
This is a Classic midcentury nude f...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903)...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Ceramic Peacock
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant breathtaking ceramic peacock.
Measures:
Height 40 cm.
Width 65 cm.
Depth 35 cm.
Weight 14 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
We sourced a collection of beautiful antique panels from the island of Nias. Covered in dense tropical jungle, the islands of Nias are located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indon...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Art Glass Sculptural Vessel by Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A free standing glass sculpture in an open vessel form by Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004). The striking piece features an organic body with alternative strips of blue, white and transparent strips with gold sparkle inlays. The rim takes a free biomorphic form that resembles bone structure. It is etch signed underneath.
The vessel was made in the earlier period of the artist's career before he dedicated most of his work to the "magical box...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood and is well carved with g...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian Hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Rattan ...
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1950s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rattan
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if w...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Daokoku God of Wealth, Superb Carving
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old hand carved large scale wooden carving of daikoku in cryptomeria (cedar) wood and in large scale, 15 inches in height.
Daikokuten (大黒天) is a Japanese deity of for...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs with Verdigris Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs with a verdigris finish, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 5.75"...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: R...
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1950s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rattan
Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Italian Plaster 1950s African Warrior
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Murano Glass Sculpture by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Discover an exquisite piece of Italian history with this Fontana Arte Murano glass sculpture from the 1960s, a masterpiece embodying the depth of artistry and emotional resonance tha...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Murano Glass
Bold Master Work Handmade and Hand Glazed, Eva Fritz-Lindner, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a fine and unusual handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic anthropomorphic effigy of a round form by the now deceased master designer Eva Fritz-Lind...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Salviati Murano Italian Modernist Perched Owl on Tree Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Salviati Murano Italian Modernist Perched Owl on Tree Art Glass Sculpture. Item features a blown art glass sculpture of four perched owls on a tree attributed to Murano for the Salvi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Feliciano Bejar Signed Magiscope Industrial Modern Glass & Steel Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Feliciano Bejar Signed Magiscope Industrial Modern Glass & Steel Sculpture. Item features rare and large form, heavy substantial round gear base, magiscope round glass upper, signed ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art. Item features mosaic tile, pained clarinet and violin/cello, mounted on laminate surface with wood b...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Formica
Chinese Ornamental Buddha Statuette
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the essence of serenity and traditional craftsmanship with this exquisite Chinese Buddha statuette. Perfectly capturing the spirit of Buddhist art, this piece features a sere...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Wooden Sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the captivating wooden sculpture by Aldo Guarnieri, a testament to modern artistry and intricate craftsmanship. Standing over five feet tall, this piece is not just a sculpt...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Curtis Jere Modern Pop Art 1988 Red Metal Tennis Racquet and Ball Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Jere Modern Pop Art 1988 Red Metal Tennis Racquet and Ball Wall Sculpture. Item featured is a very rare model, metal construction, original date and signature, very co...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Signed Sergio Bustamante Paper Mache Green Parrot Bird Hanging Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Signed Sergio Bustamante Paper Mache Green Parrot Bird Hanging Sculpture 10/100. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 56" H x 1...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
RaMan Brutalist Mid Century Modern Jere Style Brass Clipper Ship Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage RaMan Brutalist Mid Century Modern Jere Style Brass Clipper Ship Wall Sculpture. Item featured in the Curtis Jere style, Great modernist form, signed by the artist which look...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Plaster African Dancer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made f...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Japanese Beautiful Bronze Lady With A Brimmed Hat
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman proudly showing her Newport Hat.
Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor Tabath Isao.
This is a cla...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Swirl on Stone
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-century modern abstract clear lucite "Swirl" sculpture, mounted atop a stepped black stone base, signed "Seewack" on the base of the acrylic. Age-related cracking across the luci...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin, Polyester
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery
Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a ribboned coat tie that almost hides her happy face, hand mufflers, and top of face her...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Important Tall Bronze Rabbit Girl Of Wonderland
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Rabbit Girl of Wonderland"
Japan, an important tall 35" hand cast bronze effigy of a young woman clutching a prize rabbit, by important national artisan ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
"Mallard" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Abstract Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze claw-like abstract sculptur finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("MALLARD" - Limited Edition of 10 by NEWEL MODERN)
Each piece in this c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair Asian Bronze Elephant Sculptures Figures Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative hand made pair elephant sculptures or statues. Some wear but this is old-age. Made of brass or bronze. We think it is from Asia and was mad...
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1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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Soapstone
2 American Mid-Century Brass Model Of Ship By Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
2 American Mid-Century sculptures of a brass model of a large sailboat standing on a 2 T post stands (by CURTIS JERE) (PRICED EACH)
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
"Grendel" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture finished in an ebonized patina depicting a human head carved into a large animal\'s tooth. (PRICED EACH) ("GRENDE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"The Wait" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture in an idle standing pose finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE WAIT" - Limited Edition of 10)
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Miloslav Janků for Zelezný Brod, 1960'
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Art Glass
Re-polished
Original condition
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 1950 Plaster Wall Decoration African Dancer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the Mid-20th Century. The decoration is made f...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Pair 1960's Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Stone Sculptures of Foo Dogs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning 1960's Asian Carved Stone Foo Dogs. The detail on these stone sculptures is amazing!
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
"The Seer" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a wise person gazing into the future finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE SEER" - Limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid-Century Bronze Sitting Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative mid-century bronze sitting buddha, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 7.5"W x 7" D x 11" H. Great ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Le Van Mau Bronze of A Young Vietnamese Woman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Le Van Mau (1917-2003) was a Vietnamese sculptor. This is a black patinated bronze on its original wooden cube base. It is signed on the back of th...
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1930s Vietnamese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
"The Preacher" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a preacher finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("THE PREACHER" - Limited Edition of 10)
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Big Spotted Year of Rabbit Sculpture- Hand Painted Masterwork Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique one-of-a-kind Studio Creation- an unusual opportunity
Tall, old and all handmade and hand painted rabbit sculpture handcrafted and hand paint...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
By Kovach
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
Offered is a beautifully unique sculpture. The piece is made of tube steel which has been painted silver. It is in good condition, showing...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Three traditional kokeshi dolls created and signed by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994). They measure 14.5, 12 and 10.5 inches high. In good condition, with some shellac loss on head and body of large doll...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Murano Glass Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass sculpture, 1970s.
Dimensions: H=16 cm; W=20 cm; D=11 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
"Luna" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a female carved into a crescent moon shape finished in an ebonized patina. (PRICED EACH) ("LUNA" - Limi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century.
Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, is one of the most sublime ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Original Mid-Century David Auld Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
By David Auld
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique wood bowl by David Auld. World renowned American-born Haitian wood working artist David Auld creates one of a kind pieces that catapu...
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1960s Polynesian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Curtis Jere Metal Clipper Ship 3d Sailboat Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Curtis Jere metal clipper ship 3D Sailboat Mid-Century Modern sculpture. Item features is a large impressive size, 3 dimensional design, wire ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
7/20 limited edition "Xai" night stands by Salvador Dali, surrealist design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Heron ii, Sculptor by Marion Smith, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
The graceful ‘Heron II’ by internationally renowned sculptor Marion Smith. Lifesized and made of bronze resin with signature and initials of Marion Smith to the base. Marion’s works ...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Mid-century Modern sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Curtis Jeré, (after) Salvador Dali, and Abraham Palatnik. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $79 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $1,798.
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