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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Handcrafted Art Sculpture Lull No2 for Modern Interiors by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handcrafted Art Sculpture Lull No2 for Modern Interiors by NONO
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and soli...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Sculpture by Johny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Johny Mattsson,
Denmark. 1950s.
Pine and teak.
Stamped.
Measures: H: 36.5 cm / 1' 2 1/2"
W: 11.5 cm / 4 1/2"
D: 11.5 cm / 4 1/2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Two Jere Sputnik Sculptures
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Two chromium plate steel Sputnik ball form sculptures. One hangs, the other rests on the surface, one is missing a tube, the other is missing two tubes. Overall very Fine, original c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Stoneware Brown Ceramic Sculpture by Jean Brisy Modern XXth Century Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Brisy (1924-1991)
Original abstract ceramic sculpture by French artist Jean Brisy
Brown stoneware ceramic glaze colors
Original perfect condit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Sculpture 'Kloving' by Bart Kelholt, the Netherlands 1980
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Strong and heavy raw metal sculpture by Bart Kelholt (Amsterdam 1946), The Netherlands 1980. Kelholt studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam between 1970-1976. Very mini...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Abstract Animal Modern Ceramic Sculpture by B. Favre 1977 Green and Grey Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre, La Borne
Abstract ceramic sculpture realised in 1977. Famous year for the French ceramic history in La Borne.
Excellent original con...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Custom Tree Form Lamp by Frances Elkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a custom tree from floor lamp by Frances Elkins from the estate of Elkin's daughter, Katherine Elkins Boyd. This whimsical lamp is carved in wood and finished in Gesso. It is...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson,
Denmark. 1950s.
Pine and teak.
Stamped.
Measures: H: 31.5 cm / 12 1/4"
W: 6.7 cm / 2 1/2"
D: 5.5 cm / 2 1/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Tall Mid-Century Modern Abstract Table Sculpture in Acrylic Lucite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky lucite table sculpture circa 1970's. It features a tall skyscraper form in solid clear acrylic. Free continental USA shipping.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Lull No5 Wooden Sculpture – Abstract Form for Luxury Decor by Joel Escalon
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No5 Wooden Sculpture – Abstract Form for Luxury Decor by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Alessio Tasca Anthracite Ceramic Sphere Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exceptional anthracite metallic enameled sphere sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, circa 1968. Interesting extruded sphere shape with a beautiful and exceptional metallic anthracite ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed
Biography:
Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology.
His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award.
During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman.
After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army.
Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion.
Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil.
The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Large 20th Century Abstract Brown Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by F Clasen 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
F. Clasen
Original and large stoneware ceramic sculpture
Brown stoneware woodfiring ceramics colors
Abstract ceramic form
Signed at the base
Original perfect condition...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elvio Becheroni “Totem” Abstract Sculpture, 1988
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Elvio Becheroni “Totem” Abstract Sculpture, Wood, Brazil, 1988
Elvio Becheroni designed the Totem sculpture in 1988 as a statement on environmental issues. Crafted from Pau Brasil w...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Geometric Abstract Ceramic Plate with Black Color Decoration French Design 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abbaye du bec, circa 1950
French abstract ceramic plate.
Decorative wall ceramic plate with black and brown abstract decoration.
Perfec...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Postmodern white marble sculpture by Jean-Claude Reussner, France 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Post modern white Thasos marble sculpture by Jean-Claude Reussner (1928-2016), France 1988. The work of Jean-Claude Reussner is the story of a synthesis between the two facets of the...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid century modern deco inspired abstract, female sculpture
Located in Allentown, PA
No description provided
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Sculpture, Dated 1966
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual and quite compelling American midcentury glazed stoneware geometric sculpture signed and dated 1966. Raw stoneware, a little glaze and some cobalt and iron were the standard ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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
Set of Two 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
Abstract interlocking Carrara marble sculpture by Andrea Cascella, Italy 1987
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract interlocking Carrara marble sculpture by Andrea Cascella (1919-1990), Italy 1987. A refined abstract sculpture composed of three interlocking elements. The stylized, rounded...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Rare "PROTOTPYE GLAZE" Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, PROTOTYPE GLAZE
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery in fat lava optic with abstract illustration in very strong colorations of different glaze tones. Super rare in this coloration as this is a PROTOTYPE Glaze test...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
American Modern Mixed Marble Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Mixed Marble Sculpture
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Handmade Wooden Sculpture Lull No19 – NONO’s Artful Decor for Modern Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handmade Wooden Sculpture Lull No19 – NONO’s Artful Decor for Modern Homes
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Art Glass Sculpture Sommerso Fiammato 'The Cradle of Life' attr. to P.Kedelv
Located in Bochum, NRW
Massive Art Glass Flame Sculpture attributed to Poul Kedelv
This is a beautiful Art Glass large abstract sculpture featuring a stylized flame holding a heavy glass sphere, reminding us of the "cradle of life."
The flames are worked in double sommerso technique in yellow and orange glass...
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1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
White and Grey Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Bernard Dejonghe Contemporary Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Bernard Dejonghe
Stoneware ceramic sculpture realized by the famous French artist Benard Dejonghe.
Amazing white and grey stoneware ceramic glazes colors.
Signed under the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
San Polo ceramic sculpture of an Archer
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) large ceramic sculpture of a torso wrapped in a white loin cloth of an archer with a brass bow resting on an ebonized wood base (by SAN POLO)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lull No1 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture – Decorative Object by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No1 Contemporary Wooden Sculpture – Decorative Object by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
2 William King Midcentury Modernist Aluminum Puzzle Sculptures of Acrobats
By William King
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Event and The Test - a group of 2 Mid-Century Modern aluminum acrobat sculptures.
William D. King (1925-2015)
These interlocking aluminum sculptures were part of a series, which w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Purple Pink Ceramic Pottery Vase Objects Otto Keramik, Germany, 1970
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic objects set of 2.
Designer and producer:
Otto Keramik, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage Studio Pottery objects were designed a...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rustic Wooden Spool of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic wooden spool of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unusual Brutalist Steel Sculpture
By David Smith
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual steel-torch cut and welded sculpture. Brutalist and jazzy. Unsigned. Heavy thick steel with patina and some areas gilded.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Still Stand No73: Biomorphic Oak Totem by NONO, Modern Escalona Artistry
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
Peter Bramhall, Glass Orb Sculpture, 1985
Located in New York, NY
Large Peter Bramhall glass Orb sculpture, titled "Woodlands in Snow" 1985
The hand blown glass Orb has internal glass threads in shades of e...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Grisaille Granite Sculpture on Custom Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and refined Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a TOTEM hand carved form consisting of various tiers of grisaille granite- replete with a rich and organic innate texture. The granite form, suggesting an abstracted corkscrew, is both austere (suggesting the highly reductive forms of Constantin Brancusi) and dynamic, full of verve and energy. The piece sits on a custom swivel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Aksel Hansen Surrealist Dancers - Wall Plaques in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An interesting set of oval wall platters in glazed stoneware. The subject matter is rather abstract and up for interpretation. But it seems they depicts to human beings dancing one w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Obelisks Fornasetti Wooden Materials Imitation Lapis
By Fornasetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Obelisks Fornasetti wooden materials imitation Lapis.
Measures: The great height 80 cm, base cm.12 x 12, small height cm.61, based cm.9 x 9, small scratches as photos.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Statue Known as "the Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare and very special statue known as "The Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s. This is a very unusual piece depicting a mans face in an abstract or graphic wa...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Abstract Midcentury Bronze Sculpture by Jacques Duval, Brasseur
Located in Miami, FL
Unique piece, abstract bronze sculpture, contrasts between the green wrought patina and the bright polished bronze.
Well balanced Mid-Century design, perfect proportions.
Signed pi...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lull No78 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Luxury Deco
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No78 Modern Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Luxury Decor
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Licio Zanetti Glass Murano Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s modern Licio Zanetti Murano glass sculpture, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Claude Victor Boeltz French Golden Bronze Quartz Table Sculpture, 1970
Located in New York, NY
A unique 1970s French Dore/Golden bronze sculpture with a large amethyst and quartz clusters and oyster shell.
Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artist was born in Paris, France in 1937. ... This gorgeous centerpiece is one of the artist's gold-plated "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, and carried by such luxury retailers as Fred Joaillier...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Abstract interlocking marble sculpture "Premesse" by Andrea Cascella, Italy 1980
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract Interlocking Marble Sculpture Premesse by Andrea Cascella (1919–1990), Italy 1980. A refined abstract sculpture crafted from brown Napoleon Mouchette marble, composed of two...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Wood Slab Plinth
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modernist bronze bird sculpture on a wooden plinth.
Gorgeous blue enamel finish. Heavy and finely crafted. Un-signed.
This would make a lovely console centerpiece.
As pictured sculpt...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze female torso sculpture.
This is a striking bronze statue of a female torso. It is mounted on a black marble p...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Japanese Seal - A Sculptural Masterpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Japanese Seal - A Sculptural Masterpiece
Elevate your decor with this mid-century Japanese seal, crafted circa 1950. Set on a wooden base, this piece exudes a sculptural...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Luce Contemporary Sculptures, circa 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three contemporary sculptures made by the Spanish contemporary artist Luce, circa 2019. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beaut...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Signed M.Caval Framed Sculpture, 1998
Located in Barcelona, ES
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
After Picasso Ceramic Magazine Holder, Planter, Trash Can
Located in Ferndale, MI
Hand signed studio constructed slab pottery after Picasso as a magazine holder, planter, or trash can. Could also be used for kindling next to a fireplace. The oblong shape has an ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Large Abstract Vintage Studio Pottery Organic Sculpture Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large freeform abstract pottery from the 1980s. In neutral tones of beige and brown. Signed B Switzer 1980 on the underside.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Wooden Totem Still Stand No21 by NONO, Exquisite Escalona Design
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
Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu, Romano Donà, 1990s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Gorgeous Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu and transparent, Signed Romano Donà, 1990s.
This fantastic modern sculpture is entirely handcrafted in blow Murano, ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Travertine Bookend - Sculpture Attributed to Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Round Top, TX
Imagine the sleek, geometric lines of the triangular travertine bookend, the natural stone, with its subtle, earthy hues and characteristic pitted texture, understated elegance. Attr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Contemporary Wooden Totem Art Unseen Force No34 Produced by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Wooden Totem Art Unseen Force No34 Produced by NONO
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towerin...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Extra Large Planter Pot Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1986
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object planters pot element
Designer and producer:
Gerhard Liebenthron
Information:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925 †2005
Decade:
...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Higgins Signed Hand Hammered Bronze Abstract Stick Figure Wall Sculpture Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual work of art from the studio of Michael and Francis Higgins is a hand hammered bronze small stick figure wall sculpture. It is signed Higgins and from the 60's.
It is rare and obscure. One can frame it, use it on the wall as is or just place on a pile of books...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.