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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Beige
Luciano Gaspari Glass Sculpture on Custom Lamp Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
c. 1960, Italy, the cast clear glass modernist Spazialismo work is the largest of three sizes, and weights approx. 20lbs. It was produced by murano glass maker Salviati, where Gaspar...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Cream Architectural Marble Obelisk
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian cream pale marble obelisk composed of pieces of marble laminated together to compose the obelisk. Hollow on the interior and felted bottom.
Part of three architectural marb...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid-Twentieth Century Marble Sculpture by Kay Hofmann
By Kay Hofmann
Located in Chicago, IL
A biomorphic mid twentieth century white marble figural sculpture by Kay Hofmann raised on a black marble base.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Curvy Ceramic Lace Vessel-White
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, the pierced collection is wheel thrown and hand pierced stoneware with a satin glaze. Small holes are created when the clay is still wet and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Giant Murano Sculpture in Orange and Clear Mouth Blown Art Glass, Bird
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Giant Murano sculpture in orange and clear mouth blown art glass. Bird. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 60 x 21 x 12 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Abstract Marble Stone Sculpture by Amalia Schulthess
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture from Amalia Schulthess is part of her Canto Series, c.1974, Los Angeles. The casting exhibits a fruit-breast style, displayed on a low platform, resembling giant spilled fruit. We can't help but see an heirloom tomato...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Modern Josecho López Llorens Sculpture "Cubo Diagonal 18110"
Located in Madrid, ES
Geometric cubic sculpture shape made of white lacquered metal, designed by Spanish artist Josecho López Llorens.
The title of the artwork is "Cu...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Full Height Tall Silver Gilt Composite Sculpture of a Dancer
By Alberto Giocometti, Richard Hambleton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract full height 76" tall silver gilt composite sculpture of a dancer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Luzo Contemporary Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary sculpture 'Untitled' by the artist Luzo from 2017.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
C...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Italian Pale Cream Solid Architectural Marble Cone Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian cream pale solid marble cone with flat top.
No chips or restorations.
3.75" diamenter at top
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Elio Raffaeli Glass Sculpture on a Glass Base in the Form of a Nautilus, Murano
Located in New York, NY
Elio Raffaeli glass sculpture on a glass base in the form of a nautilus. Made in Murano, Italy circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Abstract Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Desk Organizer Set for Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage abstract Fratelli Mannelli travertine desk organizer set for Raymor.
2 Pieces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bruno and Ingeborg Asshoff, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object
Designer and producer:
Bruno and Ingeborg Asshoff
Information:
Ingeborg (1919-1998) und B...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
1970s Birds on Stone Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Midcentury abstract bird in flight sculpture. Mixed metals with aged patina mounted on stone base.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Metal, Brass
Pierced Tabletop Candleholder/Sculpture, Blush, In Stock
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by midcentury modern design, the pierced vessel is wheel thrown and hand pierced stoneware with a Blush satin glaze that highlights the pierced pattern beautifully. It can s...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
Brass and Lucite Table Top Abstract Sculpture, Signed & Dated, Dan Murphy, 1979
By Dan Murphy
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ribbon tabletop sculpture by artist Dan Murphy. Brass freeform design on acrylic base.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Vase in Blown Murano Glass Antiqued Clear Color Attributed to Salviati
By Salviati
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian vase in blown Murano glass antiqued clear color attributed to Salviati, Venice.
This is an extraordinary vase, a very important artistic creation handcrafted attributed to the Italian artist Salviati, in the Venetian island of Murano, Italy.
The main body color, as well as the several reliefs that adorn this artwork, are made with antiqued transparent art of the blown Murano glass. A valuable, remarkable and decorative piece with an antique taste...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Daum Clear Crystal Lamp with Original Chocolate and Blue Shade, France, 1950s
By Daum
Located in Melbourne, AU
A wonderful Daum crystal lamp on a contrasting crystal base with original sculptural shade. The base is a very dark blue to black crystal. The shade ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Dan Murphy 1976 Brass Ribbon Abstract Sculpture on Lucite Base, Signed
By Dan Murphy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dan Murphy 1976 brass ribbon abstract sculpture on Lucite base, signed. Item features Lucite base, original signature, sleek sculptural form, circa 1976. Measurements: 16" H ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Michel Chauvet, Personnage en Mouvement, Modern Sculpture, France, 1960
Located in New York, NY
This terracotta sculpture by Michel Chauvet, the notable midcentury French artist, captures the grace of the human form in motion.
Unique piece. Monogrammed: M. CHT.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Florence Resnikoff Welded Steel Sculpture
By Florence Resnikoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Resnikoff welded steel sculpture. Abstract form welded metal with patina.
Known for her jewelry designs Resnikoff's early designs were...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Midcentury Pom Urchin Lighted Floor Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere midcentury pom urchin lighted floor sculpture.
Floor light measures: 10 wide x 10 deep x 58.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled l...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Mario Guti Mid-Century Modern Carved Onyx Biomorphic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern carved white onyx biomorphic sculpture consisting of polished coiled form with raw base, etched signature and date "Mario Guti 1971" along bottom.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
Located in Chicago, IL
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
S.M.S. is an art collection in a box that was available by subscription in 1968. Through February and December, subscribers were mailed six issues containing assorted works of art curated by William N. Copley. The portfolios consist of “original reproductions" by 73 artists including William Copley, Christo, Marcel Duchamp, Roy Lichtenstein, Joseph Kosuth, Walter de Maria, Yoko Ono, Lawrence Weiner, Richard Artschwager, Man Ray, Bruce Nauman, John Cage, Terry Riley and more.
S.M.S. included renowned and unknown artists side by side. As form of protest against galleries, S.M.S. made contemporary art affordable and accessible at a modest price of $125.00 per subscription. The portfolios are all kept in their original display covers.
Edition of approximately 2,000 published by Letter Edged in Black Press.
Volume No. 1 February 1968
Little Box of Earthquake and Cotton (cover), Irving Penn; Black Dress, James Lee Byars; Chicago Project…, Walter de Maria; My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Kasper Konig; Luggage Labels Nancy Reitkopf; Project for a Bridge, Sue Braden; A Postcard for Mother, Richard Hamilton; Two Propositions in Black, Le Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Store Front, Christo; Sol Mednick; Pharmaceuticals, Julian Levy.
Volume No. 2 April 1968
Seven Minute Recording of Contapetrie, a surrealist word game (cover), Marcel Duchamp; The Mirror of Genoveva, Meret Oppenheim; Three Color Separations, Alain Jacquet; A Two-Year-Old Girl Choked to Death Today on an Easter Egg, Ray Johnson; A Proposed Comic Section for the New York Times, Bernard Pfreim; Farwell to Faust, George Reavey; Album, Clovis Trouille; Legal Tender, Bruce Conner; 10 collages, Marcia Hertscovitz; Cynocephalus & Co., Nicolas Calas.
Volume No. 3 June 1968
Untitled abstract landscapes (cover), John Battan; Clouds, William Bryant (Bill Copley); Ode to London, Dick Higgens; Two Drawings, Ronnie Landfield; Bush in Hand, Roland Penrose; The Father of Mona Lisa, Man Ray, signed and numbered; Glove, Enrico Baj; Four Titled Abstracts, Joseph Kosuth; Correspondence, H.C. Westerman; Signal Flag Poem, Hannah Weiner; Poppy Nogoods All Night Flight, Terry Riley; Poems, Atograf.
Volume No. 4 August 1968
Untitled (cover), Robert Stanley; Drift Study 4:37:4:05:09:50 5 VII 68, La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Permanent Parking Decal, Robert Watts; 100 Year Calendar, On Kawara; Lichtenstein Hat, Roy Lichtenstein; Diary: How to Improve the World (You Will Only Make Matters Worse) continued, John Cage; Phenakistiscope, Hollis Frampton...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture on Black Enamel Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern abstract sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It offers an amorphic form with two circular perforations incised into its bod...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modernist Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with Gears Pierre Giraudon, France, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Lucite resin cube with gears inside attributed to Pierre Giraudon, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Pair of Midcentury Glass Table Lamps with Polished Nickeled Trim
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of Midcentury reticulated glass table lamps with nickeled trim.
Four heavily molded art glass panels of rectangular form create this Minimalist glass structure.
Highly architectural in overall form with motif of interlacing lines in a network of grids seated on four small cube feet. The glass elements composed of extremely thick, satin frosted and clear polished art glass.
A few table lamps may still be available.
Can be purchased individually, price is per single table lamp, (per item).
$2,950 for one lamp / $ 5,900 the pair of lamps
Wired for US standards, holds one large Edison socket, can use either incandescent or LED bulb.
Due to periods of historic turmoil, many of the glass designers worked for multiple lighting manufacturers. Entire sections of countries were annexed by adjoining countries. Borders changed. Czechoslovakia was under German occupation and rule. After the war, from 1948 to 1990, it became part of the Eastern Bloc. As a socialist and satellite state of the Soviet Union, it had an economy of command where rules, production … were determined and set by the government.
In 1958...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Gilded Steel and Onyx Tabletop Sculpture by Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A original 1970s brass sculpture on a solid onyx base by Curtis Jeré.
Dimension: 33.25" high 31" wide 15" deep.
The onyx base is 6" high 5" ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Steel
Mid Century Modern Abstract Curtis Jere Free-Form Brass Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautifully unique, original signed Curtis Jerè sculpture. The piece is made with a removable brass top and marble/onyx base. It is in good condition, showing minor age...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modernist Abstract Sculpture Entitled "Sequeze Flurine" by Giorgio Zennaro
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning modernist abstract sculpture entitled "Sequeze Flurine" in copper by Italian artist and sculptor Giorgio Zennaro, circa 1974. The piece sits on a 10" x 10" x 26.5" travert...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Copper
Abstract Carved Onyx Bust Sculpture on Tall Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern abstract carved marble or onyx sculpture. Orange beige red.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Ron Fritts Signed Vintage Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture
By Ron Fritts
Located in North Miami, FL
This eye-catching and rare Ron Fritts Pop Art shadow box wall sculpture has suspended resin or lucite balls floating in four different window vignettes that change. The background is black Mylar plexiglass and the exterior wood is newly ebonized. The original labels on the back that says RF studios Inc. and a number. The silver interior balls jump around as you pick it up and rotate it and even turn it upside down. The components of the resin have slightly yellowed from age and sun exposure. There is also glue residue from age and coming apart. It is what it is...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Albert Chubac 1925-2008, Sculpture, circa 2008, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, Modular TOTEM,
Iron and Plexiglass,
circa 2008, France.
Measures: Width 80 cm x Depth 30 cm x Height 200 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Obelisks Fornasetti Wooden Materials Imitation Lapis
By Fornasetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Obelisks Fornasetti wooden materials imitation Lapis.
Measures: The great height 80 cm, base cm.12 x 12, small height cm.61, based cm.9 x 9, small scratches as photos.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
21st Century Sculptural Modern Handmade Led Chandelier in Brass and Lost Wax
Located in Miami, FL
21st century sculptural large modern spiralling chandelier in brass
Pendant lamp
Handmade
It created with lost wax technique reproducing w...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Abstract Welded Steel Sculpture "Yellow White" by Robert Brock
By Robert Brock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract welded steel sculpture "Yellow White" by Robert Brock. Intricately designed, precision welded slender steel rods with cut steel sheets bent and painted. Rods pierc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "Tower", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "Tower",
Painted iron,
circa 1980, France.
Measures: Height 98 cm, depth 23 cm, width 23 cm.
Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After studying de...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Solid Polished Brass Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Large contemporary polished solid brass sculpture unknown designer, can be used for jewelry display circa 2000 nice clean condition no scratches.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Antelope Antlers on Lucite Stand
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern vintage large antelope antlers mounted on a Lucite stand. The piece is in great vintage condition with some minor age -related crac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Lucite
Pair of C. Jere Brass Globe Sphere Wall Sculptures, circa 1984
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curtis Jere brass globe sphere sculptures signed and dated 1984. Torched cut shapes with textured brass metal to create mountains , applied green paint an...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Greg Copeland Three-Dimensional Layered Paper Wall Sculpture, 1973
Located in Kensington, MD
Three dimensional assemblage of five layers of paper cut-out signed by Greg Copeland, 1973 in chromed metal frame.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Abstract Striated Marble Sculpture on Lucite Base
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Abstract striated marble sculpture on Lucite base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Dan Murphy Kinetic Flame Sculpture in Brass and Chrome on Lucite Base
By Dan Murphy
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, Kinetic sculpture by artist Dan Murphy, circa 1980s, with beautifully polished sheets in brass, and a single chrome, manipulated into the form of an abstract flame, above ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Jan Verschoor Early Plexiglass Sculpture, Holland, 1970
By Jan Verschoor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice abstract plexiglass sculpture by Jan Verschoor (1943 -), Amstelveen Holland, 1970. This sculpture is an abstract composition of two birds. This ear...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
"Ice Prince" Illuminated Acrylic Floor Sculpture by Terry Balle, circa 1980
By Terry Balle
Located in Hanover, MA
Illuminated helix form floor sculpture entitled "Ice Prince" by artist Terry Balle, circa 1980. Constructed of stratified PMMA optical acrylic resin.
A single lightbulb mounted to t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Elegant Brass and Agate Sculpture
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This elegant sculpture could be a design of Claude Lalanne. She was influenced by the Art Nouveau and executed the décor for Yves Saint-Laurent’s music salon...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Brass
Brass Sculpture on Marble Base Signed by Unknown Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style signed brass sculpture on a marble base. Marked on base by an unknown Artist.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare Large Brass Sculpture by Curtis Jere, for Furniture, Wall, fire place screen
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I have seen allot of sculptures from Curtis Jere, but never this one, it was all handmade with brass, it would look amazing on a credenza or to separate a room, or amazing fire place...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Crosslight Illuminating Travertine Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This refined pedestal is composed of an octagonally cut and perfectly polished slab of travertine marble with a cross-shaped illuminating insert in its center. The austere form highl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Arleen Eichengreen and Nancy Gensburg Abstract Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Arleen Eichengreen and Nancy Gensburg brass and aluminium abstract Kinetic sculpture. The sculpture rocks side to side when initially moved. Signed ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Flowers
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of expressive Mid-Century Modern glass flowers hand blown in an organic trumpet flower shape with scrolling stems. Made in Italy, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
An Italian Murano Glass Opaline Sculpture of Lovers Embracing
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano glass abstract sculpture of two lovers, united in their embrace as one, produced circa 1970's-1980's, in varying shades of pink and white opaline glass. Very good c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Opaline Glass
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF3-XN, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model « UF3-XN » by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure & base in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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, lighting 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 Joel Escalona, Curtis Jeré, Carstens Tönnieshof, and Gerhard Liebenthron. 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 $76 and tops out at $260,000 while the average work can sell for $1,960.
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