Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Lead Abstract Sculpture with Obsidian Base and Agate Inserts
Located in Pasadena, CA
Abstract lead sculpture with agate inserts on an obsidian base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Lead
Wall Brass Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This wall sculpture showing a couple is made of brass. This is a French work, signed. Circa 1970
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Carved Granite Sculpture of an Embracing Couple
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved granite sculpture of an embracing couple on a plinth base. Signed on bottom, “SA Tetenbaun 1999” as shown. There is some areas of dirt and slig...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Large Organic Ceramic Floor Sculpture by Fernando Marquina
Located in London, GB
Large organic floor sculpture sculpted by the South American artist Fernando Marquina looks like an armored creature from the natural world of t...
Category
1980s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Tall Driftwood Freestanding Sculpture with Metal Leaves and Carved Wood Birds
Located in Miami, FL
A unique and organic sculpture using driftwood intertwined with oxidized metal leaves and cattails. There are two hand carved birds perching on the wood. The sculpture is in wonderfu...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
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
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Lucite or Plexiglass Wine Rack
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern sculpted Lucite or plexiglass wine rack. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mod 20th Century.
WOW! Talk about an hourglass figure!!! This is an absolutely STUNNING mid-century modern wine rack sculpted TOTALLY of Lucite!! It is comprised of a front and back piece held in place with six Lucite bars. Each bar or spacer has a groove that slides into a slat on the front and back piece and creates the top and legs. They hold it together… but just a bit apart. Isn’t it GORGEOUS?? We certainly think so. It will be dazzling at your indoor bar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
Italy, 1980, Bruno Chersicla Volavola White Painted Metal Sculpture Butterfly
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known artist Bruno Chersicla.
All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed by the Certi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Chaim Gross Modernist Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Dancers
By Chaim Gross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze sculpture.
By Chaim Gross.
Depicting dancers with arms raised.
Mounted on a trapezoidal wooden plinth.
Signed 'CHAIM GROSS' in block let...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Ceramic Pottery Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase set of 2
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This origina...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Joahim Berthold, Modernist Bronze Sculpture of a Lounging Couple, ca. 1960
By Joahim Berthold
Located in New York, NY
About object
Signed and numbered in back.
Signed: J. Beithold.
Limited Edition: 4/9
Joachim Berthold (German, 1917 – 1990)
Joachim Berthold, born 1917 in Eisenach, lived and w...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Square Studio Ceramic Vases in Natural Tones and Organic Glaze
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern square studio pottery vases and long round necks are glazed in natural tones that vary from dark blue, grey-green to brown. They are hand formed and in different h...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Mexican Exotic Ironwood Carved Modern Sculpture Palo Fiero Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Mexican exotic ironwood carved sculpture in Palo Fiero wood
Measures: 31 tall x 5.38 width x 5.38 depth
Original vintage condition unrestored.
See images provided.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Ceramic Studio Vase Object by Wendelin Stahl, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic object, lid can
Designer and producer:
Wendelin Stahl, Klotten/Mosel, Germany
Information:
Wendelin Stahl 1922-2000
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Large Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware 'Pagoda Pot' by Alan Ashpool England 70s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Dorset potter Alan Ashpool, with a flared bowl to the top, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, culminating in a bell shaped base. Predominantly in an ecru colourway, followed by a dark grey glaze, then a turquoise/blue glaze, culminating in a stunning bronze manganese glaze. There are also beautiful blue flecks in the ecru finish, which were created in the firing process.
A wonderfully impressive and tactile piece measuring 40cm in height, in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base alongside the original address label.
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
Pair of Black Granite Abstract Sculptures Dutch 1970's
Located in London, GB
Two abstract hand-carved sculptures by the Dutch artist J. Metaho made in the 1970's. They are both composed in alternating sections of contrasting polished and textured stone. Sculp...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Belgian Black Marble
Large Wooden Ribbon Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand crafted large wooden ribbon sculpture.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Coffee / Cocktail Table, Geometric Welded Steel & Glass Sculpture by Tresfort
By Tresfort
Located in Buffalo, NY
Coffee / Cocktail table, geometric welded steel & glass sculpture by Tresfort. Hand crafted and designed base can be used as wonderful sculpture,, Han...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Wood Carving Floor Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, wood carved sculpture or statue of abstracted figures. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 5" W x 8" D x 32" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Italian Designer, Small Handmade Vase / Sculpture, Silver Plate, Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small handmade vase or abstract sculpture. Executed in silver-plate in similar style to works by artists such as Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti or Lucio Fontana.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Tortured Metal Sculpture Savior of Auschwitz by Emaus Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Mexico by EMAUS Brutalist metal cross abstract sculpture Savior of Auschwitz
Emaus is the name of the workshop of the Benedictine Monks of Cuernavaca in the State of Morelos i...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Pierced Ceramic Tabletop Orb Sculpture, Cobalt Blue
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, this piece is wheel thrown and hand pierced stoneware with a glossy cobalt glaze with black highlights. Smaller holes are created when the clay...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
set of 2 Super Color Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze, set of 2
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase set was ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on Stand
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on stand
This artwork measures: 15.25 wide x 8 deep x 18 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a controlled light...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Abstract Bronze Circus Performers Rosewood Base Victor Zaikine Giacometti
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Abstract Sculpture Made By Intricately Twisting And Welding Bronze Pieces To Form These Two Circus Performers Resting On Top Of A Rosewood Base Signed On The Bottom...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Signed M.Caval Framed Sculpture, 1998
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by M.Caval, handsigned and dated, 1998.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Wood
Metal
...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fat Lava Ceramic Vase "Robot" by Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Model:
ROBOT
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1960s
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Abstract 1980's Free-form Sculpture in Iron
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fabulous large scale freeform iron sculpture circa Mid-1980s. This can be used indoors or out.
Unsigned.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Abstract Sculpture Lamp. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age abstract sculpture double face table lamp in travertine and opaline glass. Famous Italian design like Targetti Sankey, Sci...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
set of 2 Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Vases by Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze set of 2
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase set was ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Venetian Maestro Elio Raffaeli, Outstanding Crystal Ribbon Abstract Sculpture
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Sublimely elegant, translucent towering abstract ribbon sculpture by Elio Raffaeli
Crafted by one of the greatest masters of venetian glass, this piece has a mystical air of float...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Agnese Udinotti Brutalist 1970's Steel Figurative Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Known for her abstract expressionistic figures in both painting and sculpture, this large Brutalist patinated steel sculpture by Arizona artist Agnese ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Group of Abstract Aerodynamic 1970's Bronze Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Three abstract cast bronze sculptures stands proud in take-off to create the lift for an upward jump, a generated airflow in take-off and a pedestal suggesting birds in-flight. These...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
By Enzo Mari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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
Mid-Century Modern Marble Abstract Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern signed abstract marble sculpture, in original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Studio Abstract Glazed Ceramic Mural
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful studio ceramic glazed abstract mural.
The glaze is gray tones colors.
Black lacquered steel frame.
Measurements: 39.63” wide 39.63” high, 1.25” deep.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1980
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Design Harry bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird armchair with ottoman, 1980, retains original label.
Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Vogel armchair and ottoman i...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
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
Abstract Tubular Brass Pipe Sticks and Square Brown Marble Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern handmade abstract geometric table sculpture made out of tubular Brass pieces welded together and placed on a square brown Marble Base.
The marble base is covered ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
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, Stoneware, Pottery
1987 Curtis Jeré "Eternal Flame" Brass Floor Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large 1987 "Eternal Flame" abstract brass floor sculpture by Curtis Jeré, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Geneva
Located in Oakland, CA
Geneva is part of the Femme Series, a sculptural exploration celebrating the female form. I am trying to capture the universal balance and grace of the female form. The delicacy of t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Paire of Brass Ducks, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative small ducks is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
Set of Three Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spools of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950s Leon Saulter California Abstract Modern Iron Glass Sculpture
By Leon Saulter
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade iron and glass sculpture with bronze soldering created by Leon Saulter of Los Angeles, circa 1958. Sculpture measures 32" by 15" by 7" and is signed Saulter, 1958. In very good vintage 1950s condition showing some signs of wear conducive with age.
Born in Poland on March 31, 1908. By the 1930s Saulter was active on the Federal Art Project...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lovely Group of Porcelain Kaiser/Rosenthal-Germany Björn Wiinblad, Manfred Frey
Located in Round Rock, TX
A lovely grouping of porcelain bisque vases for Kaiser Germany and Rosenthal “Studio Line” c.1970s. The decorative forms looked so good as a whole, we decided to offer them together....
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Red and Black Pierced Ceramic Teardrop Vase
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced ceramic tabletop vessel. The vibrant Red Glaze breaks to black along the edges giving it an extra depth and richness. This piece provides the perfect pop o...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful abstract Murano blown glass sculpture. Artist unknown. Italy, 1960s
This art glass paperweight sculpture has an eye-catching design with spiral shape standing on a clear g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Isamu Noguchi Akari YA1 / T1 stand, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "YA1" on "Single Stem Base" (T1)
Original shade in washi
Structure in black lacquered metal & pebble base in cast iron and black lacquered metal stem
Hand-made form...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Aimee-Pierced Ceramic Tabletop Sculpture Turquoise
Located in Oakland, CA
Aimee is part of the Femme Series, a sculptural exploration celebrating the female form. I am trying to capture the universal balance and grace of the female form. The delicacy of th...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Dice Form Table Lamp
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid 20th century modern table lamp with original factory enamel painted metal dice form base. Measures 24" high to top of finial / dice base is just about 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird motif in the Style of Los Castillo Taxco México.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage 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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