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
Karl Hagenauer Vintage Brass and Black Metal Bowls, Sculptures Set of Four
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Austrian set by Karl Hagenauer of four low bowls, dishes or sculptures definitely have a fish motif. They have black metal over brass surrounded by polished brass...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Biomorphic Abstract Pottery Sculpture by Robert Ortlieb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool biomorphic abstact pottery sculpture by California listed artist Robert Ortlieb, circa 1970s. The piece is hand thrown terracotta pottery pa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture, Wire Rod and Stolit Manner of Lynn Chadwick
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modernist abstract sculpture. Wire rod and stolit, unsigned, extremely well executed, circa 1950 after Lynn Chadwick who after WWI developed a construction method using welded ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely brooch in gilt cast bronze made by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The brooch belongs to a collection called "The moon and the starts in th...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Cactus 1980s Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Cactus 1980s Sweden
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural Jack Made in Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Jack made in oak wood.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Bird on Bronze Base
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern patinated brass bird on bronze base.
A-561-335
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Transparent Murano Glass Artistic Vase with Black and White Patterns, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Transparent Murano glass artistic vase with black and white patterns, 1990s.
This artistic vase is a unique and special object, perfect for a refined Murano glass lover. Its shape i...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Dark Wood Sculpture Contemporary Art Unseen Force No31 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dark Wood Sculpture Contemporary Art Unseen Force No31 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalo...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #51: Sculpture-Accented Solid Wood Table
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #51: Sculpture-Accented Solid Wood Table
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Massive Polished Glass Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful and unique glass sculpture with polished sides, circa 1950s. Great condition no chips not signed.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass
Geometric Travertine Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Circular travertine sculpture 40cm diameter (16 inch) aprox
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Original White Laquered Wood Geometrc Sculpture, Italy 1990s
Located in Naples, IT
Original White Laquered Wood Geometrc Sculpture, Italy 1990s
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Guy de Rougemont Untitled, 1970. Unique Piece in Lacquered PVC.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guy de Rougemont
Untitled. Lacquered PVC, unique piece.
France 1970
L. 56 cm, W. 34 cm, D. 20 cm
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
PVC
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
Abstract Mid-Century Modern White Glazed Phallus Sculpture, The Netherlands 1976
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern White Glazed Phallus Sculpture, Dated and signed by unknown Artist, The Netherlands 1976.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Decoration Modern Art Abstract Solid Wood Unseen Force No39 by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Decoration Modern Art Abstract Solid Wood Unseen Force No39 by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in c...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Abstract Floating Tree Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage modernist abstract tree sculpture designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House c. 1960's. Features a dramatic focal point to any space adding texture and dimension. This stateme...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Brutalist abstract sculpture in green granite, Dutch, 1960s, Wotruba style
By Fritz Wotruba
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Handcarved sculpture of a abstract shape in brutalist style,
This sculpture with in a stunning pink granite texture emphasizes the strong abstract shape.
This sculpture with its r...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
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
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
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, Stoneware, Pottery
Jaime Hayon Réaction Poétique 1 of 7 decor objects for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 7 Jamie Hayon decorative objects for Cassina. Hayon crafts a collection of minimalist, functional objects for the modern home, envisioned as a scrupulous dedication to the use o...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Mid-Century Modernism, Abstract Wood Sculpture, Ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modernism
Abstract Sculpture
Hand-Carved Wood
Ca. 1960s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 20 inches Width: 16 inches Dept...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Murano Glass Abstract Sculpture Attributed to Seguso
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wonderful small-scale Murano glass sculpture in clear glass on a black glass plinth. Lyrical and expressive, appears to be the work of Seguso and most often would have been signed wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Abstract Geometric Silver-Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A slick, curved silver-plated vase by Lino Sabattini. Signed "Lino Sabattini / Cormorano 1966/2000, Collezione Sabattini Italy" on the face of the piece; and stamped "Sabattini Made ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Freeform Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand carved wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1969 and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Irving Harper Architectural Sculpture from His Paper Sculpture Series
Located in Kansas City, MO
A unique work by Irving Harper. This architectural sculpture is housed in an acrylic box. An amazing work.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Wood
Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An extremely rare Harry Bertoia sterling silver brooch "Ginko Leaves." The brooch has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.77. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The Brooch measures: 2.94 " long x 1.5 " wide x .30 " deep.
Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The brooch and closure are all handcrafted and the clasp is his unique design.
The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry.
Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace
“Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement.
So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms?
Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.”
Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Curtis Jere Freeform 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 or onyx base. It is in good condition, showing minor a...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
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, Stoneware, Pottery
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Purple Ceramic Brutalist Vase Fat Lava Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic pottery vase.
Origin:
Germany.
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage pottery object was designed and produced by C...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Hand-Hammered Iron Disc Sculpture with Center Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking hand-hammered iron disc sculpture with floating center handle. Constructed of various iron pieces that were handwrought and welded together to create a floating 18" diameter...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1960, Atelier Palègre Sculpture
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare and unique sculpture ceramics (sandstone and porcelain) made in 1960 by Jean-Paul Brunet / Atelier Palègre
Good dimensions.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Modernist Travertine Marble Box Vide Poche by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Travertine stroge box storage box
Designer:
Fratelli Manelli
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage storage object was designed and produced by Fratelli...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Porcelain Wall Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala, Yearly Limited Edition 1971
Located in Uccle, BE
This porcelain wall decoration designed by Tapio Wirkkala is composed of inverted half bubbles on a gilded paint top surface, it is a lunar and poetic vision that Tapio Wirkkala offe...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids Sculpture American 1976
Located in Hudson, NY
This sculpture grouping is a maquette to the "Caryatids" grouping and was created in 1976 by listed American artist Gerald Digiusto. The inspiration for Gerald Digiusto to create these was found in a grouping of female form columns located at the Erechtheion in ancient Greece on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
These were produced from zinc plates
Gerald's work can be found in many Museum, public and private collections.
Gerald's work can also currently be seen in the new book titled American Beauty by Thom Filicia and in the November 2012 issue of House Beautiful
Gerald Digiusto was born June 30, 1929 in New York City, the son of immigrant Italian and Jewish parents. He grew up in Boston, and as a young man served a stone carving apprenticeship in Quincy, Massachusetts. From 1950 to 1954, while stationed in Tokyo with the Air Force, he worked in the studio of the Japanese sculptor...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli Large Scale Diavolo Enamel Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Devil's face enamel sculpture designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Paolo De Poli in Italy, 1956.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Narendra Patel Signed Rosewood Bird Sculpture
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning abstract bird sculpture in solid Brazilian Rosewood by artist Narendra Patel. Originally hailing from India, the sculptor completed degrees in painting, sculpting, and product design at the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University before moving to the U.S. for his M.A. in Sculpture at Wayne State University and M.A. in Fine Art at Cranbrook in 1965. His final year at Cranbrook in Michigan was the year he completed this piece. The piece is in excellent condition with a fine patina. Mounted in a block of redwood, the bird is free to swivel with its tail smoothly passing each corner without hitting it. A rare early find from an established mid-west artist whose work can be found at outdoor sculpture parks...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
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
Large Carved and Polished Onyx Sculpture of Mother and Daughter Theme
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern abstract sculpture of mother and daughter. Large and heavy carved solid onyx black marble.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Serge Mouille Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Snail or Escargot model chandelier or pendant light, designed by Serge Mouille in the 1950s, this example is an authorized re-edition made by Gueridon, circa 21st Century....
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mary Bauermeister Optical Glass Disc Sculpture
By Mary Bauermeister
Located in New York, NY
Optical Glass Disc Sculpture by May Hilde Ruth Bauermeister, USA, circa 1960's. Glass disc on metal stand with a variety of scaled lenses, both convex ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Curtis Jere Raindrop Tree Vintage
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
This patinated multi metal disk Curtis Jere life-size tree is weathered. The faux soil that is a resin/plastic and the pot that is metal makes the tree look...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel
1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brass electroplated Bridge Bolts as bookends or office decor. Each about 5 lbs. and 3.5 wide by 4 inches high. Appropriated objects similar conceptually to the works of the Carl Aubo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Marble Square with two sizes of Round Marble spheres.
Located in Wichita, KS
Presented is a Mid-Century Marble Square solid pedestal base with two sizes of Round Marble spheres. The larger sphere has a flattened bottom to sit on the pedestal or next to it. The smaller sphere is fully round. This beautiful sculptural set of marble pieces can also be used separately or differently than pictured. The marble is in great shape with minor scratching and wear.
Marble square 12 x 12 x 12
larger marble sphere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Barbini Murano Glass Italian Design 1960 Bust Sculpture Abstract Multi-Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barbini Murano glass Italian design 1960 bust sculpture abstract multi-color.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Abstract Art Fire Dancers Wall Sculpture Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Fire Dancers" and is hand carved out of redwood. Mounted in a beautiful handmade redwood frame...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Green Malachite Burnished Egg Set of Five, Stone Sculpture Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury green malachite hand-burnished egg set of five with Lucite bases.
Gorgeous hand burnished and carefully curated set of solid malachite eggs for your springtime pleasure. D...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Signed Rebajes Blackened Copper Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely pair of signed vintage Mid-Century Modern Rebajes midcentury candlesticks have blackened copper with alternating copper forms. They resemble origami folds in metal. They ...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Wood Large Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage French atomic wood sculpture is one the largest one seen. It is Mid-Century Modern. It would be great on a pedestal or large cabinet and or console. It is quite ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Wood Freeform Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern inlaid wood freeform abstract sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is quite spectacular with inlaid circles on a ribbon shaped ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Tony Evans Unique Ceramic Plaque with Stand, Signed
By Tony Evans
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful and unique piece by famed American ceramic artist Tony Evans.
A special piece of his. Likely a one of one. Likely a self artistic small run of his as I’ve only seen these...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Black Lacquer Sculptural Wood Mid-Century Modern Fine Art Sculpture Square Base
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern organic shaped wood sculpture in lacquered black finish.
The fine art sculpture is made out of one piece of wood.
Mounted ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Mid-century Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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