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
Set of Giant Mexican Modernism Mercury Glass Spheres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, Made in Mexico we offer this Set of Giant Mexican Modernism Mercury Glass Spheres totally handmade.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Harry Bertoia, Monumental Sonambient Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Harry Bertoia, Monumental Sonambient Sculpture, USA, circa 1970's.
Inconel on brass plate, comprised of 49 rods in a 7 x 7 layout with cattails, unmarked. Measures H: 81, W: 16, D: 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Modernist Kenetic Motion Copper Fountain / Water Feature, Hand Made
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ingenious copper fountain / water feature, solid copper construction, Modernist design Artisan made, hand executed. Sculpture in motion, great for garden, or indoor space.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Lucite Mushroom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970's Abstract Lucite Mushroom Sculpture. Entire piece breaks down for easy and careful shipping! Free Shipping! Beautiful eye catching object!
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Modern Art! Abstract Horse Sculpture! Gold Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
Frederic Weinberg!
Mid Century Modern
Wire Horse Sculpture!
Abstract Art!
Striking polychromed wire finish!
Dimensions: 13" x 13" x 4"
Here is a marvelous mid century abstract ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
Wood And Metal Sculpture By Architect Alexandre Ferucci, 1970s
By Alexandre Ferucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful combination of wood and metal in white and Yves Klein blue. Indoor or outdoor sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
Metal, Brass
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
Naomi Feinberg "Fractured Planet" Sculpture in Italian Red Levanto 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Amanecer" Sculpture in Red Granite, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved organic sculpture "Amanecer" in red granite on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculpto...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Naomi Feinberg "Lithic" Sculpture in Green Italian Granite, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sculpture “Lithic” in Green Italian granite on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American, 1970s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primar...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Naomi Feinberg "Morceau" Sculpture in Red Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sculpture “Morceau” in red Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)
Naomi Feinberg was a New York...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Wild Spirit" Sculpture in Italian Marble, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved “Wild Spirit” sculpture in Italian marble on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. This is a stunning work by a renowned American sculptor.
Nao...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "the Ancient" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved sculpture “The Ancient” in Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)
Naomi Feinberg ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45A, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model « 45A » by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series star...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This bookend is made of cast iron and is in original condition.
Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Perfume Bottle Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hivo Van Teal Mid-Century Modern Lucite perfume bottle sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture on Black Granite Base
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features an organic abstract sinuously curved form- full of verve and dynamism- with a fla...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op art element vase with abstract floral illustrations
Origin:
Germany
Produder:
Sgrafo Modern
Design:
Peter Müler
Material:
Pottery stoneware
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s sculptural op art object designed by Peter Müller...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist modern Marcello Fantoni copper on welded steel sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Believed to be an earlier work by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer . A study in patina and corrosion in brutalist yet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel
Curtis Jere LARGE Chrome Original 1970’s Raindrops Sculpture Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Curtis Jere LARGE Chrome Original 1970’s Raindrops Sculpture Signed and Dated 1975. This is an original high quality sculpture not a later reissue.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Circa 1975 Large Brass Hanging Wall Sculpture Original Patina
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Iconic 'Raindrops' wall sculpture by C. Jere / Artisan House, in brass execution. Abstract metal wall sculpture of torched edge disc's and half spheres made originally between 1965-1...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Nerone and Patuzzi 'Elemento Luminose', 1970, Signed, Published, Original Label
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 'elemento luminose' , illuminated wall sculpture designed by the renowned italian sculptors Nerone Ceccarelli & Giovanni Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2) for the gallery 'Forme and Superfici'. Turin,Italy in 1970. The panel has the engraved signature of both Nerone and Patuzzi and still bears the original 'forme and superfici' paper label to the rear of the panel. This sculpture is published in an original 'Forme e Superfici catalog' and the January 1971 issue of the renowned italian design periodical 'Interni-La rivista dell Arredamento'. Please see Literature section below for full reference.
The central disc features a beautiful abstract hand crafted sculptural relief motif on metal , probably zinc, which is illuminated by a hidden fluorescent tube light. The frame surrounding the central sculptural disc is finished in stove enameled steel over a wood structure and features copper detailing.
One of Nerone and Patuzzi's best known works is the enormous , 150 square metre, bas relief in zinc that they created in 1972 for the 'hemicycle' of the then new 'Schulman' building (1973) in Luxembourg which housed the early meetings of the European Parliament . The hemicycle was beautifully decorated following a project by the architect Simonis, combining different materials (leather, wood, metal) in a geometrical harmony, the whole integrated by Nerone and Patuzzi's huge zinc bas-relief on the rear wall. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 9.
The zinc models were engraved using an etching technique, representing geometrical and abstract figures, and mounted on a surface of 150 square metres. The bas-relief was considered at the time to be the biggest sculpture in metal of the world.
LITERATURE:
Original 'Forme e superficie' catalog, confirms name as 'Elemto luminose' model ref C3 104 LZ',
'INTERNI , LA RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO' January 1971, page 18, PLEASE SEE IMAGE 8.
BIOGRAPHY
In 1962 Nerone and Patuzzi founded the 'Gruppo NP2', an acronym that includes the initials of Nerone and Giancarlo Patuzzi: together with other artists "they experiment with new sources of poetic expression from the materials". = The aim of the group is to promote the integration of art in architecture together with other professionals, including Luigi Marchisotti, Dedalo Montali...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
Leonardo Zanardello ceramic sculpture Nove Italy 1978
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful large sculpture made by Leonaro Zanardello, Nove Italy 1978. Zanardello worked with ceramics for a very short time, making his pieces super rare and hard to come by. His ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Glass Star Table Sculpture after Murano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Blown glass star sculpture. Probably Italian. Free USA shipping.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Cubist Abstract Marble Sculpture, D. Fink c. 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Cubist Abstract Sculpture
Hand carved Marble
D. Fink, c. 1970s
Black walnut base
Measurements:
15.5"H x 9"W x 7.5"L
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Fat Lava Ceramic "Ankara" Vase by Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1960s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Italian Amber Marble Obelisks from the 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di obelischi in marmo ambrato, realizzati negli anni '60
Ø cm 9,5 h cm 35
Gli obelischi erano originariamente costruiti dagli antichi egizi come monumenti religiosi per onor...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Italian Travertine Obelisk Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of two large Italian solid travertine stone obelisk sculptures from the 1970s is a striking example of timeless elegance and refined design, reminiscent of the work of Frate...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
1964 Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley Copper Sculpture Modernist Art
By Ellamarie & Jackson Woolley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1964 Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley Copper Sculpture Art
San Diego Civic Theatre
17.75 h x 17 w x 1.75 d
Original preowned condition
Refer to images provided.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Alexander Calder Style Steel Mobile Sculpture, 1980s France
Located in Malibu, US
Painted sheet metal abstract sculpture in the style of Alexander Calder. Fabricated by hand in the south of France and hand painted in red, yellow and black sometime circa 1990. The ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Wooden Puzzle Sculpture by Gunnar Kanevad for Gamla Linköping Sweden, 1962
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An exceptional and rare vintage Swedish Mid-century modern handmade figurative abstract puzzle/sculpture. It is made of individual 4 pieces forming a block when assembled. Many combi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
1972 Salvador Dali "Easter Christ" Sterling Silver Abstract Art Plate Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Salvador Dali "Easter Christ" solid .925 sterling silver abstract tray/plate made by Lincoln Mint and dates from 1972. The plate features an abstract crucifix and Easter eg...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
20th century Black abstract ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix La Borne 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original unique handmade scultupre
Signed at the base
Circa 1980
Abstract black 20th century ceramic sculpture
Original perfect condition
height 17 cm
Large 2...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage abstract stone sculpture
Located in London, GB
Well sized granite abstract sculpture of a female form very much in the vein of the work of Dame Barbara Hepworth. It is unsigned but is clearly the work of a very accomplished sculp...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Alessio Tasca "Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture, Italy 1974
Located in Renens, CH
"Sfere" abstract ceramic sculpture by Italian ceramic artist Alessio Tasca (1929-2020).
Alessio Tasca participated in several editions of the Triennale in Milan as well as the Bienn...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Aluminum sculpture Bertil Englert Sweden 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive aluminum sculpture on a steel base by Bertil Englert Sweden 1970
Was in a garden
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Abstract Table Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thich Lucite Abstract Table Sculpture, MCM 1960's
The wonder of a lucite table sculpture never goes away as it seems to defy the laws of the nature, like having an ice sculpture tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Ash wood sculpture by Lucien Bénière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Grande dentelle"
Ash wood sculpture
The artwork is featured in the book Lucien Bénière (2001) Le Chant du Bois, Sculptures, Encres et Huiles. Editions France Artist France 1987
H: 4...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ash
Angelo Mangiarotti, Cap53 Bronze Vessel, Fonderia Battaglia for Bernini, 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Sculptural bronze vessel, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti as part of his Cap53 series of sculptural vessels and made at Fonderia Battaglia early 1960s for Bernini, Milan
Cast bronze ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Oversized Yellow Fractal Resin Obelisk by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular oversized fractal resin obelisk was hand-crafted in Europe, and its design is frequently attributed to Pierre Giraudon from the 1970s. Using a specialized process th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Gigantic Nickel Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a nickel plated metal sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans. It is a gorgeous interior furnishing item, an incredibly stylized Horse and...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fiber Sculpture Wall Hanging or Room Divider
By Sheila Hicks
Located in San Diego, CA
Fiber sculpture wall hanging or room divider in jute. Open weaving with wood on the top and bottom. Purchased from the estate of an artist who attended Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Jute
Unique Welded and Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze sculpture displayed on a granite stone base circa 1973 by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Teardrop Sun Catchers in Blue Rainbow Glass, Set of 4
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 4 teardrop shaped glass ornaments or suncatchers in irredesent cobalt blue glass. Unknown Scandinavian glass maker circa 1970-80. Measurements: H: 15 cm (without string), w/...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Richard Saar 1950’s Ceramic Charger Sculpture
By Richard Saar
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Richard Saar ceramic charger with figural motif circa late 1950’s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Form - Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist figurine/ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the appli...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Cast Bronze Decorative Plaque Sculpture
By Edgar Britton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract case bronze decorative plaque in the style of Edgar Britton. This weighty sculptural piece features three dimensional figures. A fun wall hanging or sculpture table piece.
...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Organic Handblown Transparent Murano Glass Sculpture signed Salviati
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
This minimal yet effortlessly stunning Mid-Century Modernist Organic Hand-Blown Transparent Murano Art Glass Sculpture is signed Salviati and originates from Italy, Circa 1960. Featu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Aksel Hansen Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist figurine/ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the appli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence.
This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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