Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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 legendary 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.
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
Abstract Modernist Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 14
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 14 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculptur...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Green Marble & Bronze Fish Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unique vintage modern sculpture features a bronze fish swimming through a field of seaweed on a green marble base. This truly one of a ki...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Monumental Jon Kuhn Black Cherry Studio Art Glass Cube Sculpture OVER 44 pounds
By Jon Kuhn
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Monumental Jon Kuhn Black Cherry Art Glass Cube Sculpture. Each side is 7 3/4 inches. The piece weighs 44.5 pounds and is signed by the Artist and dated 1990.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Curtis Jere Manner Mid-Century Modern Cattail Sculpture on Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere manner Mid-Century Modern brass cattail sculpture on wood base. The piece is in good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Organic Harmony: Modern Wood Totem Still Stand No77 by NONO, Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No8 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Zanetti Italian Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Snail
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Italian art glass sculpture in shape of a snake, made by Licio Zanetti in partially smoked glass. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by the designer and is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Still Stand No60: Modern Carved Wood Totem by NONO, Joel Escalona Crafted
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
"Portrait of a Woman" by K. Server for Austin Productions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With it’s raw, organic form and masterful use of space, Klara Server’s “Portrait of a Woman” is a mesmerizing highlight in any room. Made by the renowned New York company Austin Prod...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Paire of Brass Ducks, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative small ducks is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Pavonessa Artpiece by Gio Ponti for De Poli Enamel
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
De Poli Italy, 1956 fired enamel over copper engraved signature and inscription "De poli."
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Biomorphic Grace: Carved Oak Totem Still Stand No51 by NONO, Escalona Art
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, 29
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, Unseen Force 29 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
1960s American Industrialist Modern Welded Steel Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
American industrialist modern steel sculpture, circa 1960s. Sculpture stands 26" in height and is 12" wide and deep. In very good vintage 1960s condition showing some wear conducive ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Still Stand No30: Sculptural Harmony, Tall Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Raul Coronel Stoneware California Studio Sun Sculpture 1967
By Raul Coronel
Located in Pasadena, CA
A very rare sun face sculpture made by Raul Coronel of Los Angeles, California. Sculpture is one of 2 ever made while an being an artist in residenc...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Brutalist Iron Cube Sculpture by Frank Cota
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique piece by American metal sculptor, Frank Cota. Three free-form iron cubes on a signed base. The two smaller cubes hang by a chain and can rotate....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Still Stand No20: Serene Wooden Standing Sculpture by NONO, Escalona Designed
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Escalona’s Elegance Still Stand No29: Tall Wooden Totem by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The vase made with the same technique of the tumblers in another listing.
After the success of the tumbler group, I asked the maestro to make a vase that would keep the design and t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Striking Large Lucite Abstract Sculpture by Van Teal
By Van Teal
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking large abstract lucite sculpture signed Van Teal on the square base.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 17
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 17 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a tow...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
The 24K Gold Plated Cart by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Gold Cart' is a fully articulated working shopping cart. It is made of steel and bronze then 24K gold plated.
This is an addition of 100+ artist proof. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Abstract Modernist Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 12
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 12 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculptur...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Flygsfors Coquille Glass Object, Designed by Paul Kedelv, Sweden, 1958
Located in Berlin, DE
Flygsfors Coquille glass object, designed by Paul Kedelv, Sweden, 1958
Coquille glass object designed by Paul Kedelv and manufactured by Flygsfors Glassworks in Sweden in 1958. Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Organic Wooden Tranquility Still Stand No57: Carved Totem by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Sculptural Harmony in Wood Still Stand No15 by NONO, Joel Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
1970s Midcentury Interchangeable Plexiglass Artwork Paperweight Sculpture Toy
By Ron Fritts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown craftsman or artist, unsigned. In the style of Ron Fritts, similar period artist. Double-side tabletop self-standing framed artwork or toy. The ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
Still Stand No34: Tranquil Oak Totem Sculpture by NONO, Escalona Designed
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, 27
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, Unseen Force 27 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 20
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 20 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a tower...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Still Stand No32: Graceful Walnut Standing Sculpture, Escalona Crafted
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Sculpted Serenity in Oak Still Stand No37: Tall Totem by NONO, Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Still Stand No66: Modern Organic Totem by NONO, Joel Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 22
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 22 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towe...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Steuben Glass Crystal Pedestal Centerpiece
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Steuben glass crystal pedestal centerpiece. Hand blown crystal centerpiece with scrolled pedestal base. Signed Steuben on underside of ba...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
By Enzo Mari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Tall Wooden Serenity Totem Still Stand No27: Sculpted by NONO’s Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi, Unseen Force 24
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, Unseen Force 24 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Standing Serenity Wood Totem Still Stand No11 by NONO, A Joel Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi, Unseen Force 26
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, Unseen Force 26 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed b...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Hivo Van Teal Segmented Lucite Pyramid, Triangle Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Acrylic Lucite sculpture signed Van Teal on base. Graduated triangle forms each peaking to a sharp point are mounted on diamond shape base. Could pass for an item out of Supermans Fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Still Stand No25: Handcrafted Walnut Serenity Totem by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Abstract Modernist Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 16
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 16 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculptur...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Pop Art Sergio Camilli Snail or Chiocciolona for Bieffeplast
Located in Munster, NRW
Sergio Camilli. 'Snail' or 'chiocciolona' objects, designed in 1974. Measures: Large snail: 95 cm wide, 65 cm deep and 50 cm high. Small snail: 62 cm wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Set of Four Vintage Weights, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four vintage weights: 5, 2, 1 and a half kilograms. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1920.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with...
Category
1920s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960s Brutalist Spheric Globe Nail Spike Table Sculpture Nuclear Atomic Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful airy design, for such brutal components.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Art Sculpture by Yaacov Agam
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Yaacov Agam 1970s Image Magic art sculpture.
Very rare beautiful signed and numbered 71/99 Art work by Yaacov Agam.
Measurements: H 63.5 x D 11 x W 11 cm.
Eu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Modernist Klara Sever for Austin Productions Black Abstract Fish Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modernist Austin Productions/Klara Sever black abstract fish sculpture featuring a clay sculpture fixed to a solid hardwood base.
Signed "Au...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Hardwood
Still Stand No13: Tall Wooden Totem Sculpture by NONO, Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the materi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Sheldon Rose Alphasculpt Typesetter Blocks, Vanguard Studios, 1960s
By Sheldon Rose, Vanguard Studios
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Sheldon Rose AlphaSculpt Typesetter Blocks, Vanguard Studios 1960s
Offered for sale is a pair of mid-century modern sculptures manufactured by Vanguard Studios and des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Paint, Wood
Torch Cut and Welded Brass on Steel Brutalist Sculpture Signed Pascoe
Located in Ferndale, MI
Well executed and detailed tabletop welded and brazed Brutalist "Garden" sculpture by D. Pascoe.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Large Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware 'Pagoda Pot' by Alan Ashpool England 70s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Dorset potter Alan Ashpool, with a flared bowl to the top, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, culminating in a bell shaped base. Predominantly in an ecru colourway, followed by a dark grey glaze, then a turquoise/blue glaze, culminating in a stunning bronze manganese glaze. There are also beautiful blue flecks in the ecru finish, which were created in the firing process.
A wonderfully impressive and tactile piece measuring 40cm in height, in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base alongside the original address label.
Dorset based potter Alan Ashpool, studied pottery under Heber Matthews (1905-1959), a foremost student of William Staite Murray and teacher of Hans Coper.
During the 1960s Ashpool’s pots were sold in leading design stores such as Heal’s, alongside those of Dame Lucie Rie...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Organic Harmony: Modern Wood Totem Still Stand No49 by NONO, Escalona Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
C. Jere Artisan House Java Jr. Steaming Cup of Coffee with String Tag
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large C Jere coffee cup with stylized steam wafting from it. Any barista would be proud to own. With original string tag.
Which reads
Under direction of our studios master sculpto...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
CINETICO Murano Glass Brass Mobile Chandelier Red and Yellow Glass Elements
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Patrick Horsley Handmade Stoneware Abstract Modern Graphic Design Tray Wall Art
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stoneware tray or wall piece with superb graphic design, created by Patrick Horsley of Portland, Oregon. Piece is signed as seen in my third picture. T...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-century Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern abstract sculptures 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 abstract sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern abstract sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original abstract sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Curtis Jeré, Carstens Tönnieshof, Gerhard Liebenthron, and Heinz Siery. 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 abstract sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $495,500 while the average work can sell for $1,801.
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