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
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition, Retains original seat and back padded cushion fabric,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
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
Very Large Pair Midcentury Murano Glass Fish Sculptures Italy 1950s 1960s Venice
By Ars Murano
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Due to the nature of glassblowing, every Murano fish is individual, and we are fortunate to be able to offer a harlequin pair of Murano fish in complementary colours with spectacular...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Sculpture from Luciano Vistosi, Signed and Dated 1968
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare sculpture from Luciano Vistosi (1931-2010) signed and dated 1968.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Marble and Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Original Abstract Marble and Glass sculpture signed “G.G. Rivers 2006”. Perfect for Hallway decoration or Home office decor.
Category
1920s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$1,616 Sale Price
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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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
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
Czeslaw Budny Modern Abstract Constructivist Marble Sculpture Stone Base Signed
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract marble sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny, a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2022. This unique sculpture i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Lull No18 Contemporary Wooden Totem – Perfect for Sculptural Interiors by Joel E
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No18 Contemporary Wooden Totem – Perfect for Sculptural Interiors by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smoot...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,800 Sale Price / item
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1970s Abstract Table Sculpture Exotic Wood Stripe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract Organic Modern striped Wood Table Sculpture
In the Style of Don Shoemaker
8 H x 21.5 W x 10.25 D
Preowned unrestored vintage condition.
Refer to images provided.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Still Stand No48: Biomorphic Carved Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Crafted
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
Modern Chrome Sculpture with Metal Base, Jack Arnold
Located in Queens, NY
Modern Chrome Sculpture with Metal Base, Jack Arnold
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
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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
Big Unic Elvio Becheroni Abstract wooden sculpture: Amazonia series
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Big Unic Elvio Becheroni Abstract wooden sculpture: Amazonia series published
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Modern Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lamp, believed to be Italian, circa 1960s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. The lamp shade is not included.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
$1,600
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...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
1960s Erotic Art Sculpture Woman’s Waist Pottery Ashtray Vessel Female Body Form
Located in Hyattsville, MD
White Hi-gloss glazed ashtray, heavily crazed. Artist/Maker unknown. Procured in Puerto Rico.
Category
1960s Puerto Rican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$960 Sale Price
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American Contemporary Abstract Brutalism Sculpture in Iron, Wood & Tin, c. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
American Contemporary
Abstract Brutalism
Abstract Sculpture
Iron, Wood & Tin
c. 1970s
DIMENSIONS
Total height: 48 inches
Sculpture height: 37.25 inches ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Tin
Abstracted Figure in Bronze by Sanford 'Sandy' Decker
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful abstract figure in bronze by well known sculpture, Sanford (Sandy) Decker. The patina is a beautiful shade of chocolate brown. It has aged well, bronze highlights can be seen. The base is bronze and a part of the sculpture . It is signed, "Decker" and dated "68" on the base.
"Sanford Decker...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Curtis Jere Brass Sculpture on Onyx Base
Located in Queens, NY
Large Curtis Jere Brass Sculpture on Onyx Base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
Monumental Artist Made Ceramic Fountain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made with spectacular presence and color. The fountain stands in a hand-fashioned tiled metal basin. May be used in the garden, on the deck, or in an...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rodger Mack Sandcast Brutalist Sculpture
By Rodger Mack
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual sandcast aluminum and brass sculpture by noted New York sculptor Rodger Mack. Stamped #6 of 10.
A quick note about the artist: "Born in ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Fluid Murano sculpture, centerpiece, decorative object in grey glass, signed
Located in Milano, IT
This thick and heavy Murano sculpture, coming from the collection of Spinzi Milano, is a beautiful decorative piece obtained by casting and hand-melting a solid block of grey/greenish glass.
Perfect on a coffee table, sideboard or console table - and also useful as a double valet-tray thanks to the two "bowls", it's a wonderful and uncommon piece of Italian art, exuding all the skills and craftsmanship of Muranese creators.
It is hand-signed on the bottom, which reads "Murano 20...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$279 Sale Price
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Crystal Coral Sculpture, René Roubicek, Czech Republic, c. 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary sculpture attributed to the renowned Czech artist René Roubicek, masterfully crafted in clear crystal. Inspired by the delicate organic structures of marine corals, thi...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Unique Big Aluminium 1970 Wall Sculpture by Salvatore Messina
Located in Weesp, NL
One of a kind aluminium wall sculpture by Salvatore Messina 1970. This big piece measures H. 110 x W.200 x D.4.5 cm.
The sculpture will be shipped ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Curtis Jere Mid Century Pom Urchin Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Mid Century Pom Urchin sculpture
Sculpture measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 35 high
This sculpture is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Signed Abstract Modernist Metal Sculpture Attributted to Early Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Signed abstract modernist metal sculpture. One off, original, stunning form, texture and design, apparently early work of Curtis Jere Company, long before they're sculptures and desi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s California Design Artist Jere Osgood Block Table Sculpture Bookend
By Jere Osgood
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Bookend or Table Sculpture in Rosewood and Vermillion by California Design artist Jere Osgood.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Daniel Rhodes Sculpture, USA, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge Daniel Rhodes sculpture, USA, 1970s
Signed and in excellent condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Set of Three Abstract Ceramic Cube Sculptures
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
A set of three unique hand formed ceramic sculptures of cubes with crater formed openings on two planes by Mobach Studio in the Netherlands in the 1980's. Mobach ceramics are produce...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,154 / set
Lee Rohde Sculptural Lectern Form in Wengé, 1970
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and unique piece of American craft-Lee Rohde made vertical sculpture with storage compartment in solid wengé wood. Top opens to reveal a shallow s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wenge
Dan Murphy 'Ribbon' Sculpture, 1980
By Dan Murphy
Located in Westport, CT
Brass and Lucite sculpture by American artist Dan Murphy, titled "Ribbon", circa 1980.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Elegant Curtis Jere Table Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Jere table art sculpture
Comprised of three metal finishes. Black, brass and mat silver.
Marble base.
Signed and dated (1993) on the base.
Dimension...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brutal Art Light Scupture
Located in Munich, DE
Handmade iron sculpture from the 1960s. / unsigned.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
John Risley Metal Sculpture
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual sculpture by John Risley, circa 1960s. Could be hung or stand on a pedestal.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Biomorphic Grace: Carved Oak Totem Still Stand No51 by NONO, Escalona Art
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
Large Emil Milan Hand Carved Compartmental Freeform Vessel
By Emil Milan
Located in Buffalo, NY
An exquisitely carved compartmental freeform bowl by Emil Milan (1922-1985), executed in richly grained walnut. Rich patina throughout. Signed to the underside, "By Emilan, Walnut". ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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
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
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
Located in Chicago, IL
Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968'
S.M.S. is an art collection in a box that was available by subscription in 1968. Through February and December, subscribers were mailed six issues containing assorted works of art curated by William N. Copley. The portfolios consist of “original reproductions" by 73 artists including William Copley, Christo, Marcel Duchamp, Roy Lichtenstein, Joseph Kosuth, Walter de Maria, Yoko Ono, Lawrence Weiner, Richard Artschwager, Man Ray, Bruce Nauman, John Cage, Terry Riley and more.
S.M.S. included renowned and unknown artists side by side. As form of protest against galleries, S.M.S. made contemporary art affordable and accessible at a modest price of $125.00 per subscription. The portfolios are all kept in their original display covers.
Edition of approximately 2,000 published by Letter Edged in Black Press.
Volume No. 1 February 1968
Little Box of Earthquake and Cotton (cover), Irving Penn; Black Dress, James Lee Byars; Chicago Project…, Walter de Maria; My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Kasper Konig; Luggage Labels Nancy Reitkopf; Project for a Bridge, Sue Braden; A Postcard for Mother, Richard Hamilton; Two Propositions in Black, Le Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Store Front, Christo; Sol Mednick; Pharmaceuticals, Julian Levy.
Volume No. 2 April 1968
Seven Minute Recording of Contapetrie, a surrealist word game (cover), Marcel Duchamp; The Mirror of Genoveva, Meret Oppenheim; Three Color Separations, Alain Jacquet; A Two-Year-Old Girl Choked to Death Today on an Easter Egg, Ray Johnson; A Proposed Comic Section for the New York Times, Bernard Pfreim; Farwell to Faust, George Reavey; Album, Clovis Trouille; Legal Tender, Bruce Conner; 10 collages, Marcia Hertscovitz; Cynocephalus & Co., Nicolas Calas.
Volume No. 3 June 1968
Untitled abstract landscapes (cover), John Battan; Clouds, William Bryant (Bill Copley); Ode to London, Dick Higgens; Two Drawings, Ronnie Landfield; Bush in Hand, Roland Penrose; The Father of Mona Lisa, Man Ray, signed and numbered; Glove, Enrico Baj; Four Titled Abstracts, Joseph Kosuth; Correspondence, H.C. Westerman; Signal Flag Poem, Hannah Weiner; Poppy Nogoods All Night Flight, Terry Riley; Poems, Atograf.
Volume No. 4 August 1968
Untitled (cover), Robert Stanley; Drift Study 4:37:4:05:09:50 5 VII 68, La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Permanent Parking Decal, Robert Watts; 100 Year Calendar, On Kawara; Lichtenstein Hat, Roy Lichtenstein; Diary: How to Improve the World (You Will Only Make Matters Worse) continued, John Cage; Phenakistiscope, Hollis Frampton...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
$3,552 Sale Price / set
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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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze mounted abstract sculpture. The sculpture showcases a square base and narrow stem that expands outwards to the right and left showcasing a layered look. One side appears to be...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Large Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A quite large and very cool piece of wall art by the famous American artists Curtis Jere. Signed and dated, and in very good original condition.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Silver Plate Virgin Sculpture by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this silver plate Virgin sculpture Attributed to Los Castillo, circa 1970. Of Taxco, Mexico.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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
$425
Francçois Stahly : "Les Trois Bourgeons", Original bronze sculpture 1939
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
François Stahly (1911-2006, Germany/ France) : "Les Trois Bourgeons"
Original black patinated bronze sculpture
1939, France
Signed : "F.Stahly"
Numbered : "1/8", engraved underneat...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alfredo Barbini 1962 Hand-blown Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass sculpture by the Italian artist Alfredo Barbini. In a green-greyish tone this soft glass dropped like sculpture is a great piece to be used as a center piece. Signed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Michele Zaza "La Forma dell'Aurora" Wood Sculpture, Italy, 1990s
Located in Naples, IT
Lacquered wood sculpture made by the artist Michele Zaza in the 1990s.
Michele Zaza was born in Molfetta (Puglia) on 7 November 1948.
After attending t...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Paint
Glazed Stoneware by Elena Rakochy "La Linda Nedra"
Located in Chicago, IL
La Linda Nedra by Elena Rakochy
Artist Bio and Statement
Elena Rakochy is a sculptor from Chicago, specializing in clay and drawing inspiration from nature and interpersonal connect...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Majestic Ruby Red Hand Blown Murano Glass Monarch's Sceptre
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Elaborate and beautifully created ruby red glass sceptre
An striking piece of Murano for the collector
Circa 1970's
Measures: Length 16 inch, Diameter 5 inch
In good condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 21
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 21 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a tow...
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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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Marble
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Art Glass
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #49: Solid Wood Sculpture, Coffee Table Art
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's Unseen Force #49: Solid Wood Sculpture, Coffee Table Art
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escal...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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