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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Abstract Metal Sculpture by Oidentifierad Konstnär, Sweden, 1967
Located in Surbiton, GB
An abstract metal sculpture by Swedish artist Oidentifierad Konstnär. Dated 1967.
Dimensions (cm, approximately):
Height: 34
Width: 22
D...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Black Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a deep black beautiful color. Produced in a German glassworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or head...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Carmelo Cappello Metal Sculpture, Triangular Spiral
Located in Milano, IT
Futurist sculpture by master sculptor Cappello Carmelo entitled Triangular Spiral. Edition 5 of 6 of 1978, signature and year engraved underneath the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare "Graphic" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of cer...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Modern Abstract TOTEM Sculpture by Bertrand Créach
Located in London, GB
Abstract Totem sculpture "Equilibre" by Bertrand Créac'h
Material: Burnished sipo wood.
Dimensions: H 200 x 25 x 15 cm.
Year: 1998.
Unique piece, signed....
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Fat Lava Pottery Vases Heinz Siery Carstens Tonnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vases set of 2.
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Unique Red Black Ceramic Pottery "UFO" Vase Object by Otto Keramik Germany, 1970
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic object
Designer and producer:
Otto Keramik, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Studio Pottery object was designed and produced by ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Blue "Zigzag" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany Wgp 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of cer...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Fat Lava Pottery Vases Heinz Siery Carstens Atelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vases set of 2
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This origin...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
César Baldaccini "Expansion" Sculpture in Bronze Signed France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
César Baldaccini "Expansion" sculpture in bronze signed France 1960
Signed César och numbered 86/99. Foundry Mark Blanchet Fondeur, France.
Proven...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Sculpture Stone Mother & Child Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A 17“ high, modernist, biomorphic, stone sculpture, of a Mother Holding Two Children, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection.
This sculpture is equally striking disp...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Rustic Wooden Spool of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spool of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wall Hanging Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall hanging sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson,
Sweden, 1960s.
Earthenware.
Signed.
Measures: H: 24 cm
W: 19.5 cm
D: 19.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 2 Fat Lava Pottery Vases Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vases set of 2
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage pottery object...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Yellow Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique yellow color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Fat Lava Ceramic Brutalist Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic pottery vase.
Origin:
Germany.
Designer:
Heinz Siery.
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vi...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Albano Poli, "Eclisse" Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp, Poliarte Italy, 1968
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Firenze, IT
Albano Poli, table lamp mod. Eclisse Prod. Poliarte, Italia, 1968
Sculptural lamp; 24 cubes pieced together and balanced on a chrome round platform.
Measures: cm 40x40x40 15 kg...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Vases by Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, set of 2
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase set was produ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aluminium Decorative Sculpture Depicting Flowers and Foliage
Located in NANTES, FR
Quite large aluminium ensemble depicting flowers and foliage, 1970's. It is very inherent of the era, and will bring a nice touch to an interior, wether on a table or put on the floo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Sculpture by Laila Pulling, Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Laila Pullinen, sculpture/medal, bronze, signed LP, numbered 3898.
"The three faces of misery", 9,5 x 9,5 x 9,5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of 5 Vintage Traditional Snow Measuring Poles, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of five vintage snow measuring poles, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Weiss, Signed 1972
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Petra Weiss, born in Cassina d'Agno near Lugano, feeling this call of the sea innately, in Tremona, lives the artistic atmosphere of the atelier of a great Swiss sculptor, whom I had...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wrought Iron and Enamel Brutalist Wall Sculpture by Salvino Marsura circa 1970's
Located in London, GB
A large wrought iron and enamel brutalist wall sculpture by Salvino Marsura circa 1970's
with red blue white and green enamel
there is a possibility that it could also be turned int...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Traditional Yarn Ends, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spindles and yarn ends, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Yarn, Wood
Early 20th Century Set of Four Sculptural Metal Hangers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of four sculptural metal hangers
By Unknown Manufacturer from France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic pottery vase.
Origin:
Germany.
Designer:
Heinz Siery.
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vi...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rare Art Glass Fish By Miloslav Janku For železnobrodské Sklo, 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
This unique glass sculpture is designed by one of the most esteemed Czech glass designers- professor Miroslav Janku. Janku specialized in Hot-formed glass sculptures of animals and this part of his art work has become legendary. This unique statue...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 colorful Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects Otto Keramik Germany 1970
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic objects set of 2
Designer and producer:
Otto Keramik, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Studio Pottery objects were designed and ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vase Sculpture Pottery Glazed 46cm 18" high teraccotta blue
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking, sculptural ceramic piece
Technically complex to make a piece of this form
The delicate, slender neck and thin, pie crust top seemingly float and balance with the circular...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Blue 38cm Floor Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Ger...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture, Anonymous, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, anonymous,
Sweden, 1960s.
Bronze and stone.
Measure: H: 78.5 cm
Base dimensions:
H: 3.5 cm
W: 10 cm
L: 16 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Set of 2 Colorful Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects Otto Keramik Germany 1970
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic objects set of 2
Designer and producer:
Otto Keramik, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Studio Pottery objects were designed and ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bronze tabletop sculpture that pays tribute to Naum Gabo and the Constructivists
Located in London, GB
'Orchid' by British sculptor Thomas Joynes resulted from the artist's long fascination with the works of Naum Gabo and his role in the Constructivism movemen...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Joan Brossa Object-Poem Surrealist Sculpture 'Peladits'
By Joan Brossa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Object-Poem by Joan Brossa named 'Peladits'.
Edition of 10.
Hand-signed.
In original good condition.
Joan Brossa - Barcelona, Spain (1919-1998) was a Catalan poet, playwrig...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Hand-Painted Cubist Plate, Signed to Document
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular large hand-painted plate, showing an incredible portrait with cubist features of great strength and quality, undoubtedly the work of a great mid-century artist yet to be ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Contemporary tabletop sculpture in bronze based on form of Fibonacci Sequence
Located in London, GB
'Apollo' by British sculptor Thomas Joynes - the artist took the inspiration for the original Apollo (in brass) from the Fibonacci Sequence, whereby each number is the sum of the two...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Alessio Tasca 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic elephant sculpture by Alessio Tasca (circa 1970s). This endearing, minimalist ceramic elephant is of the Italian sch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Wooden Sculptures "Refuges I & II" by Bertrand Créac'h, 1996
Located in London, GB
Refuges I & II sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, 1996
Material: Burnished Iroko wood
Dimensions: (1) H 70 cm / (2) H 57 cm
Year: 1996
One-of-a-kind pieces, signed
Throughout his career Créac’h have created a body of architectural wooden sculptures evoking his exploration and memories of infinite paths. These elevated geometric work carved into the thickness of the material are symbolic of a spiritual mind.
Iroko is a large tropical western African tree...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Red Black Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects Otto Keramik, Germany, 1970
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic objects set of 2.
Designer and producer:
Otto Keramik, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage Studio Pottery objects were designed a...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large set of Travertine objects by Lyda Levi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large set of Travertine objects by Lyda Levi, Italy 1970s. Interesting elementary shapes and objects turned out of solid raw open Travertine. Powerful archit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Red and Blue 20th Century Abstract Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Jean Austruy 1950
By Jean Austry
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy
Circa 1950
Large abstract ceramic bird sculpture
Blue and red ceramic glazes colors
Original perfect condition
Signed under the base
Measures: height 4...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Adrian Contemporary Sculptural Handmade Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculptural handmade ceramic candle holder by Adrian, circa 2015. Mixed-media on wood.
Materials:
Ceramica
Dimensions:
Ø 8.5 cm x H 5.5 cm.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Experimental Brutalist Ceramic Sculpture in Grey Clay, 1970’s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Monumental sculpture in grey colored clay by an unknown Dutch ceramic artist.
Unique and experimental shape and form, full of movement, almost ship-lik...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Isamu Noguchi Akari 2P, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "2P" by the artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988)
Original shade in washi
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Serie...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Editioned bronze tabletop sculpture based on forms made by folding pleated paper
Located in London, GB
'Heliosphere' by British sculptor Thomas Joynes follows a range of works that the artist developed from exploring paper folding and pleating. After coming across the paper works of British artist, Richard Sweeney, Joynes fell in love with the fluid nature and organic forms that could be achieved by cutting, folding and pleating pieces of paper. Heliosphere was conceived from drawing a series of concentric circles on paper and then folding along the lines...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Female Figure, Glazed Terracotta Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Polished glazed terracotta sculpture and marble base, Italy 1960, in the mood of Lucio Fontana and Leoncillo Leonardi.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Giacomo Benevelli Chromed Sculture, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Giacomo Benevelli is an italian sculpture born in Reggio Emilia in 1925. He was the son of Anselmo Govi, important italian painter, meaning that art ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Alan Ashpool, England C.1970s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Alan Ashpool, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, in an ecru / pale green colourway, with three matt green slip stripes. In very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base.
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, Paint
Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase Gerda Heukeroth Carstens Tönnieshof Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Gerda Heukeroth
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vin...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Ger...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Multi-Color Floral Vase Scheurich Europ Linie Germany WGP, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, abstract floral illustration
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Pheasant Sculpture by Artist Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful porcelain sculpture of a pheasant designed by an artist Jaroslav Ježek. Ježek's figurines became a decoration of many interiors of the 1950's and 1960's. The statue of the ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Brutalist Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Sculpture Biomorphic Abstract, Composite Hugging Couple Modern Love
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, 3ft high, modernist, biomorphic, composite, mid-20th century sculpture of a hugging couple. Artist unknown. Private Collection.
This sculpture is equally striking displayed inside or outside within a landscape. "Sculpture is an art of the open air... I would rather have a piece of my sculpture put in a landscape, almost any landscape, than in, or on, the most beautiful building I know." Henry Moore
This large sculpture reflects the universal theme of love and connection
expressing the tenderness...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Luce Contemporary Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary sculpture by the artist Luce from 2017.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Wood
Fabric...
Category
2010s Spanish 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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