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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1970s Studio Pottery Vase David Cressey Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural vase
Modern Art Sculptural Vase Studio Pottery David Cressey Style midcentury modern 1970s
13.25 x 4.75 diameter
RS-30 C stamped on bottom
Preowned original good vinta...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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
Brass Walnut Shaped Nut Cracker, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 11,5cm W, 8cm D, 6cm H
Condition: Good
Period: 1970’s
Material: Brass.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Biomorphic Serenity: Carved Oak Totem Still Stand No70 by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“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 t...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Figurative Totem Solid Wood Unseen Force No33 Crafted by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Figurative Totem Solid Wood Unseen Force No33 Crafted by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$8,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Art Burn Wood Unseen Force No43 Abstract by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Modern Art Burn Wood Unseen Force No43 Abstract by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craftsmanship...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$10,941 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Steel Sculpture, Helmet II, England 1970s
Located in London, GB
Abstract steel sculpture, in the form of a helmet; from the estate of the artist June Barrington-Ward (1922-2002) and attributed to her. England 1970s. Unsigned.
Good original condi...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Marble Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One of a kind black belgiam marble sculpture with travertine base
Sculpture rotates 360 degrees
handmade work signed by the french artist Jean Frederique Bourdier...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
$7,803
Italian Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object
Designer and producer:
Gerhard Liebenthron
Information:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925 †2005
Decade:
1970s
This ori...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Merle Steir circa 1976 Modernist Brass Hinged Multi-Position Table Sculpture
By Merle Steir
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing multi position, modern abstract, brass hinged sculpture signed and dated Merle Steir 1976, Constructed of eight 3.5" x 1 " polished brass pie...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Charles O. Perry Bronze Mace Sculpture Shell Sphericon MIT Geometric Duchamp Arp
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles O. Perry for the Centro Duchamp in Bologna, Italy, 1970. The piece is approximately 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” inches in cast bronze with a subtle patina. Stamped “CENTRO DUCHAMP” ton one c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Sculpture 1977 Broken I
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique 1970's metal sculpture titled Broken I by Chris Verbeek the Netherlands.
This beautiful piece will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate.
Cost of transpo...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Abstract Metal and Enamel Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mid-Century hand crafted wall-mounted sculpture with enamel on metal elements. Would look great over a fireplace. Can be mounted horizontal or vertically.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Terracotta Sculpture Signed Jean-Claude Vanhaecke
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual and interesting sculpture is made of terracotta. This is a Belgian work signed in hollow JVC and bearing a Jean-Claude Vanhaecke label. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Brutalist Iron Abstract Sculpture by Frank Cota
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique Brutalist iron / metal sculpture by American artist, Frank Cota, circa 1970s. Free-form piece with various hexagon, square and triangle pieces; signed by Coat on the bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Limited Edition Signed & Dated Glass Sculpture / Vase by Peter Shire, circa 1990
By Peter Shire
Located in Skokie, IL
Peter Shire limited edition signed and dated glass sculpture / vase for Vistosi, Italy, Pedestal, USA / Italy, 1990
Peter Shire rare signed and dated glass sculpture for Vistosi, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem——
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Abstract Sculpture by Barbara Hult Lekberg (1925-2018): Sea Wind II
By Barbara Hult Lekberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Abstract Sculpture by Barbara Hult Lekberg, American, 1925-2018: Sea Wind II.
Bronze, signed and numbered 6/9
Provenance:
The Estate of Dr. Richard Auhll, Santa Barbara, CA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Vintage Abstract Italian Smoked & Black Murano Glass Oval Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist 1970s vase flower in blown smoked green Murano glass, with a slight hammered texture, a very innovative modern design in oval shape, the central part for the flowers is ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of MCM Lucite Obelisks with Cut Outs
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of MCM lucite obelisks with cut outs, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 21"H each. They are truly spectacular a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$1,500 / set
Vintage Sheldon Rose Alpha Typographic Cube Sculpture Mixed Media
By Sheldon Rose
Located in North Miami, FL
This interesting alpha cube abstract sculpture by Sheldon Rose is a mixed media comprised of polychrome metal and paint. It features a medley of faux letterpress symbols, numbers and...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$738 Sale Price
25% Off
Fiber Glass Screens by Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Screen in glass fiber in 4 panels. Vintage piece designed by Pierre Cardin. France, 1970.
(Pair available).
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
$15,258 / item
Handmade David Palombo Menorah or Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Handmade Iron and Stone Menorah or Candelabra, made by David Palombo, Israel, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Iron
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Desk Accessory, Marquetry 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden paperweight or decorative pebble sculpture.
From Denmark dating back to the 1970s.
The object is crafted from an assembly of different wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Pearwood
Vintage Ron Fritts Signed Chrome, Wood, Plexi Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture
By Ron Fritts
Located in North Miami, FL
This eye-catching and rare vintage 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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,940 Sale Price
30% Off
Large plaster abstract sculpture by Frederick Leslie Kenett
Located in London, GB
A large plaster abstract sculpture on a cast concrete plinth by Frederick Leslie Kenett.
Frederick Kenett studied photography at the Guildford School of Art, where he developed a sup...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$2,061 Sale Price
38% Off
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda ‘Snapshot’ sculpture Women in the wind, 1990’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 23,5cmH, 9cm W , 9cm D, 18cm H without stand.
Condition: Mint
Designer : Kjell Engman
Producer: Kosta Boda
Origin: Sweden
Material: Glass
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this mid-century Mexican silver plated cups set in the style of Los Castilllo in great vintage condition and fantastic patina.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Still Stand No56: Abstract Wooden Grace by NONO, Modern Escalona Sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“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
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Murano Smoky Green Italian Art Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear smoky gray color with green paint stroke Italian art glass sculpture on base. Documented to designer Luciano Gaspari for the Salviati compan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Monrovia, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds At Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With A Trapezoidal Base.
Three Chrome Metal Eagles At Flight. The Birds Are In Excellent Shape, With ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Unusual Metal Sculptural Hand Curio
Located in London, GB
A well made sculptural hand cast.
France, c1950s.
Perhaps artist made, unsure of provenance.
Heavy and good quality.
Location: Belgium Gallery.
Dimensions: 33 H x...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Peter Bramhall Glass Orb Sculpture 1988
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Large blown glass orb sculpture by Peter Bramhall signed and dated 1988
The glass has a wonderful selection of unusual color tones which create a beautiful piece
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Skeletal Wire Rod Abstract Sculpture
Located in Garnerville, NY
An amazing spider's web of a rollercoaster of design and line. This sculpture is just as delicate and light filled like a spider's web. A work that reaches, careens, and zigzags Constantly changing maze of line and perspective. Comprised of welded metal rods and airbrushed in different colors. Circa 1960. Good overall condition with all welds intact. Some minor rust and pitting, but that just adds to the piece's outsider art charm. Clipped corners on the piece's base. Reminiscent of a small skeletal sculpture by the artist, Lee Bontecou...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid Century Modern Wall Mounted Wooden Sculpture, Geometric Accent Piece
By Luigi Magnani
Located in Milano, IT
Music historian, art critic and collector, and one of the most eminent men of culture in his days: Luigi Magnani Rocca has been a key feature in Italian modern history, and amassed a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,152 Sale Price
20% Off
Biomorphic Serenity: Carved Oak Totem Still Stand No42 by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“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
Danish Modern Solid Walnut Geometric Unique Sculpture Hand Made
By Ai Weiwei
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful incredible craftsmanship geometric sculpture all hand made an put together, circa 1970's excellent condition in the style of artist Ai Weiwei.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Stone Sculpture by French Sculptor Arsene Galisson a Stone Sculptor in Poitou
By D'arsenes
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpture by French sculptor Arsene Galisson a stone sculptor in Poitou.
He creates small architectureal lamps and objects inhabited by a soft light, ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Two West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' vases with orange glaze; Guitar vase with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
XL Bronze Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Unsigned but vintage. There is some paint loss on the rim of the wood base and general wear associated with age and use on the rest of the piece
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,050
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 Germany. It is made o...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Matt Magee Yellow ‘Hanger’ Sculpture
By Matt Magee
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Matt Magee ‘hanger’ sculpture. This example incorporates Magee’s philosophy of using found materials that can be reimagined. This work incorporates steel, resin and forms cut out fro...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 19
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 19 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
Polished Black Marble Obelisk, Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Polished Black Marble Obelisk, Italy
"polished black marble with some very light veins"
"very shiny"
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$250 / item
Tony Rosenthal "Thunderclap" Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal "Thunderclap" Wall Sculpture
Sculpture by Rosenthal, torch-cut and burnished aluminum. Etched signature lower right corner Rosenthal 61
And on back "THUNDERCLAP" 61
Ca...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Still Stand No10: Sculptural Wood Elegance, Tall Totem by NONO by Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“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
"Impatience" by Dan Murphy, circa 1979
By Dan Murphy
Located in Westport, CT
Signed ribbon sculpture titled "Impatience "by American artist, Dan Murphy, circa 1979. Gleaming anodized gold-tone aluminum on a solid lucite base.
Othe...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$950 / item
Brass Sputnik Sculpture Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A brass sputnik sculpture decorative object. A great piece for a cocktail table, credenza, shelf, display on top of books, etc., many options. Diameter: 9.13".
Italian Murano small ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Selection of Decorative Abstract Marble Menhir Column Art Sculptures, circa 1970
Located in Den Haag, NL
Selection of Decorative Abstract Marble Menhir Column Art Sculptures, circa 1970 by Gerrit Patist.
Sizes: Largest 57cm
41 / 40 / 40 / smallest 26 cm
Gerrit Patist Visual Artist wh...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Myrna M. Nobile California, 1969 Cast Aluminum Sculpture artist Brutalist
By Myrna Nobile
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Modern Brutalism Cubist Sculpture Corrugated Aluminum Myrna M. Nobile.
California artist 1960s in San Diego CA
Dimensions: 11 w x...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
ALFREDO BARBINI - Triton-Shaped Sea Shell
Located in Hawthorne, CA
An undulating Italian midcentury clear and salmon colored triton-shaped art glass sea shell with gold inclusions, small air bubble on outer shell. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$2,200 / item
1950s Abstract Art Mesquite Wood Sculpture Mexico
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Abstract Mesquite Wood Sculpture Mexico
Unsigned. In the style of Mathias Goeritz.
33 h x 6.5d x 13 w
Original vintage unrestored condition.
Original patina.
Refer to images.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Striped Vase in Blown Murano Glass Green Orange and Light Blue, 1990s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striped vase in blown Murano glass green orange and light blue, 1990s, Italy.
This is a unique striped vase, with double colored sides, and stripes inside the blown technical. Half ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
No 1 Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase by Strehla Ceramic, GDR Germany, 1970s
By Strehla
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany, GDR
Producer:
Strehla, Germany GDR
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage pottery object was designed and ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, 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, 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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