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
Large mid-century impressive wall sculpture by Claire Bataille 1970
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
In their long career, Belgian ( interior) designers and architects Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens have remained true to their starting point: striving for the greatest possible simpl...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Large Majolica Terracotta Sculpture with Lustre by Adolfo Merlone, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Majolica Terracotta Sculpture with Lustre by Adolfo Merlone, 1950s
Majolica terracotta sculpture decorated with lustre glazes in shades of red, blue and yellow depicti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Maiolica, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. The pitcher Marked Los Castillo Taxco Mex...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Centerpiece Rare Wood Fruit Bowl Mid 20th Century American Craftsman Design
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An iconic rare wood elongated bowl in African Teak (Bubinga) by Mid-Century master Emil Milan.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Style Polished Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture
Located in Bernville, PA
Mid Century style polished Orthoceras fossil sculpture. A beautiful circular design that would be the focal point of any room. Dimensions 19 inches high by 18 inches wide and 6 inche...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Enchanting Dynamics: Iron and Foam Kinetic Sculpture - Elegant Black in Play
Located in Barcelona, ES
Originating from France and created around 1990 by an unknown artist, this captivating kinetic sculpture embodies the essence of motion and creativity. Constructed from a combination...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$993 Sale Price
54% Off
Zoomorphic Mid Century Studio Pottery Phantasy Animal 1960s
By Etie Van Rees, Roger Capron
Located in Tilburg, NL
Zoomorphic Mid Century Studio Pottery Phantasy Animal, Europe, 1960s.
This is a fantastic mid century phantasy animal in studio pottery - reminds us of the works by Etie van Rees an...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Clyde Ball Mid Century Bronze Signed 1970's Sculpture with Pedestal
By Clyde Ball
Located in Countryside, IL
Clyde Ball Mid Century Bronze Signed 1970's Sculpture with Pedestal
The pedestal measures: 12.25 wide x 12.25 deep x 42.25 inches high
The sculpture measures: 13.5 wide x 11 deep x ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Abstract Teak Sculpture of Woman in Yoga Pose, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tactile and organically hand-carved/tooled figurine of a kneeling woman/woman in yoga pose. It's made from stained/oiled teak. Possibly an African import piece but vintage circa 1960...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Amber Marble Obelisks from the 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di obelischi in marmo ambrato, realizzati negli anni '60
Ø cm 9,5 h cm 35
Gli obelischi erano originariamente costruiti dagli antichi egizi come monumenti religiosi per onor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$1,145 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Organic Wood and Stone Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
The sculpture rests on a natural stone base, which has been left with a raw finish that contrasts beautifully with the polished, intricate surfaces of the wood. This excellent contra...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Modern Totem marble sculpture from the 1970s
Located in bari, IT
The Modern Totem " In Equilibrio Precario" sculpture made of different shapes of marble and colors created by a missed artist in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Studio Ahus Bent Glass Tube Sculpture Hanne Dreutler Arthur Zirnsack Sweden 1993
By Studio Ahus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Studio Ahus Bent Glass Tube Pink/Purple Sculpture by Hanne Dreutler & Arthur Zirnsack, Sweden 1993 with Original Box and Pamphlet. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Scul...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Modernist Abstract Sculpture Entitled "Sequeze Flurine" by Giorgio Zennaro
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning modernist abstract sculpture entitled "Sequeze Flurine" in copper by Italian artist and sculptor Giorgio Zennaro, circa 1974. The piece sits on a 10" x 10" x 26.5" travert...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Copper
$8,000 Sale Price
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Man Ray - Le Cadeau Surrealist Sculpture, 1974 - Signed and Numbered
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Own an iconic piece of surrealist art with Man Ray's Le Cadeau, a striking sculpture produced in 1974 in Italy. This limited-edition work is numbered 125/5000 and signed by the artis...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$4,062 Sale Price
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Michael Harvey Ceramic Brown Paper Bag Pop Art Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic pop art crinkled brown paper bag sculpture by Michael Harvey of Canada circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Extremely rare combination pendant attached to custom-made chain by Harry Bertoia in sterling silver, containing one Lapis Lazuli and one Coral. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The work has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.78.
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 pendant measures: 1.25" long x 1" wide. The necklace measures: 11" length with a measurement of 22" overall length. The chain and closure are all handcrafted and in his unique design. Lapis Lazuli measures 20mm round supported by one 6 mm red coral. Total weight is
33 grams.
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 Green...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Mid Century Abstract Copper Brass & Enamel Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Finely crafted 1960's sofa size brutalist abstract wall art sculpture.
Torch cut design with some raindrops painted in primary colored enamel.
Could not find a signature on this one.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Vintage Modernist Rectangular Black and Green Marble Bookends Vermont Marble Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist marble bookends by Vermont Marble Company. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the black ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1950s Pheasant Sculpture by Artist Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful porcelain sculpture of a pheasant designed by an artist Jaroslav Ježek. Ježek's figurines became a decoration of many interiors of the 1950's and 1960's. The statue of the ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carlo Zauli Italian Artist Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Signed Zauli
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic sculpture by Carlo Zauli from the series "Sphere" done in the circa 1970s.
Stoneware and very abstract. Influences of Lucio Fontana are apparent.
Exhibited large scale installations during Milan Design Week 2013.
Carlo Zauli is indisputably considered one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century.
After having won the main awards in ceramics in the fifties, the early sixties saw him evolve towards a markedly sculptural interpretation of his Craft. In these years he developed his own artistic language, imbued with informal atmospheres intertwined with a harmonious but disruptive "naturalness": these are the years of growing international success. From 1958, the year in which the great high-reliefs were made for the Baghdad palace and the Kuwait State Printing Office, he saw his fame grow continually, up to the end of the seventies and eighties, throughout Europe, Japan , North America, where he realizes exhibitions and placed work permanently.
Carlo Zauli was born in 1926 in Faenza, where he died in 2002.
Instead of ornate platters and decorative vases, his work seemed to have emerged from the earth itself, with organic curves, jagged edges, cracks and fissures that reflected the artist’s keen connection with nature. It was this passion for the natural world that made his work revered in Japan.
Zauli first showed in the Japan as well in 1964 with the International Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramic Art that toured several top museums.
At the beginning of 1960s, Carlo Zauli enters an artistic period in which he could be defined 'a sculptor of vases.' He subjects his vases to a progressive process of geometrical synthesis that, combined with a sort of abnormal growth, turns them into true sculptures. His studio receives frequent visits from Arnaldo and Giò Pomodoro, Giuseppe Spagnulo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder.
Marked made in Spain on the heel.
Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Organic Sculpture signed Carol Setterlund
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Carol Setterlund, this sculpture reflects the artist's dedication to form and texture, embodying the essence of mid-century artistry. The natural curves and flowing lines o...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,011 Sale Price
66% Off
Philip H. Darling Massive New York Abstract Modern Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade soldered bronze sculpture created by Philip H. Darling of Long Island, New York, circa 1960's. Sculpture measures 34" by 16" by 7" and is signed P.H. Darling. In very good ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$2,655 Sale Price
27% Off
Livio Seguso for Bisazza, Massiccio Fish with Rainbow Canes 1993 Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Massiccio fish with the rainbow cane sequence of Livio Seguso. This sequence was used in several pieces, bowls to be highlighted with lens effect of the piece.
The fish body acts like a magnifying lens and the colors are moving when looking at the piece. See the video.
Part of Livio Seguso production made under Bisazza ownership for a small period of the early 1990s. Livio continued his artist career with the freedom and the free state of mind that came from not owning a company. Similar path of Luciano Vistosi.
Bisazza, the famous luxury mosaic company, continued Seguso models for the first part of the 1990s. Then closed the furnace and continued to focus with his mosaic collection. His masters, Elio Raffaelli...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Livio Seguso Murano Gold-Accented Pear & Apple Glass Sculptures
By Livio Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of large Murano glass sculptures, a pear and an apple, was crafted by renowned glass artist Livio Seguso. The sculptures feature a striking satin finish, complement...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pierre Giraudon Resin Exploded Clock Globe Sculpture, France 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic exploded clock sculpture in resin. This incredibly rare piece was designed by Pierre Giraudon in France during the 1970s.
This item is amazing as it is an exploded clock ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Super Glaze Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects by Otto Keramik, Germany 1970s
By Otto Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze
Producer:
Otto Ceramic, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Granite Sculpture
By Brancusi, Rene Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern abstract granite sculpture.
Well executed Mid-Century Modern granite or marble abstract sculpture after Rene Brancusi. This fabulous stone sculpture has been carve...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Art Table Unseen Force #48: Solid Oak by Joel Escalona, Elegance Defined
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Art Table Unseen Force #48: Solid Oak by Joel Escalona, Elegance Defined
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$10,941 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Daum Clear Crystal Lamp with Original Chocolate and Blue Shade, France, 1950s
By Daum
Located in Melbourne, AU
A wonderful Daum crystal lamp on a contrasting crystal base with original sculptural shade. The base is a very dark blue to black crystal. The shade ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
A Large Marble Mid Century Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved deep rouge marble mid century modern abstract sculpture. The shapely sculpture suggesting an abstract human form with a beautifully polished surface. Recently removed from a Princeton NJ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modern Crystal Sphere on Steel Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative crystal sphere on steel base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nice polished fin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Steel
$350 / set
Geometric constructivist Sculpture Crafted from Wood by Jan Hoog, 1981
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This solid wood sculpture, commissioned by the city of The Hague, evokes architecture with its stacked geometric blocks reminiscent of a model for an apartment building. Created in t...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Harry Bertoia, Monumental Sonambient Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Harry Bertoia, Monumental Sonambient Sculpture, USA, circa 1970's.
Inconel on brass plate, comprised of 49 rods in a 7 x 7 layout with cattails, unmarked. Measures H: 81, W: 16, D: 1...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Lucite Cube Op Art Sculpture
By Enzo Mari
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist lucite cube sculpture. Unsigned.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$144 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Murano Glass Dove Signed by Barovier and Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant dove in handblown Murano glass with gold inclusion.
Signed by Barovier and Toso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Monumental Henry Moore Style Abstract Deep Green Stone Sculpture 1960s
By Henry Moore
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning and rather large abstract sculpture in dark green stone in the manner of Henry Moore. Beautiful organic lines throughout that have been masterfully carved out of a deep ja...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture.
In the form of a stylized totem.
With a round plinth supported by 3 legs (and thus a little prone to tipping).
Simply a wonderful sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element 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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA 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 pottery object was ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Evelyn Ackerman Panelcarve Scorpio Bas Relief Design Wood Panel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Redwood bas relief tile panel designed and created by Evelyn and Jerry Ackerman of Los Angeles, California. Panel measures approximately 9" by 9" by 1....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Signed Bronze Dish by Italian Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Galeria
Located in Chicago, IL
A bronze sculpture / dish by Italian artist Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante Galleria, Milan, Italy, circa 1958.
In the late 1950s the gallery was producing small series of decorative o...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Harmonious Oak Standing Sculpture Still Stand No26, NONO's 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
$11,680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican metal and malachite pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a parrot motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. This is an exquisite and monumental pitcher s...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Original OP Art white Porcelain Vases by AK Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase set of 2
Producer:
AK Kaiser, Germany
Description:
This original vintage OP Art Vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. it is mad...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No93 – Handcrafted by NONO for Artistic Inter
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No93 – Handcrafted by NONO for Artistic Interiors
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Brass Abstract Sculpture California Studio Art c.1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid-century abstract brass sculpture made in California circa the 1960s. Stunning from all angles, this decorative sculpture is a one-of-a-kind statement piece. The sculptu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Iron Cube Sculpture by Frank Cota
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique piece by American metal sculptor, Frank Cota. Three free-form iron cubes on a signed base. The two smaller cubes hang by a chain and can rotate....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$575 Sale Price
54% Off
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2023. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant limited edition paperweight sculpture was made by Fontana Arte for ISTUD Italia in the 1970s.
As the pictures show, it comes with its original box and ticket which s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
"Foré de Pins" Sculpture by William Lemariey
By William Lemariey
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge wire and wood block. Artist-signed on rear of wood.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
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Still Stand No32: Graceful Walnut Standing Sculpture, 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 t...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Serene Standing Wood Totem Still Stand No33 by NONO, A Joel Escalona Creation
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
Abstract modernist freeform wooden sculpture, hand carved, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An intruding wooden sculpture in an abstract shape. A playful interpretation of an open & closed volume. Although not huge in size, the sculpture as a strong spatial presence. Handca...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$361 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Carved Teak Wood Abstract Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Carved Teak Wood Abstract Sculpture. Hand carved from a single piece of teakwood. We could not find a signature.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
A Bronze Sculpture By Kieff Grediaga
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, signed abstract/figure bronze by Antonio Kieff Grediaga, ca' 1970's.
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Art Glass Sculptural Vessel
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Art Glass Sculptural Vessel
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
This piece is in nice Vintage Condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
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.