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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Vintage Murano Glass Swirls (2 Available)
By Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
"Vintage" Murano Glass Swirls. Not contemporary. These were acquired with a signed Barovier vase from the 1960s. Id presume these swirls were bought at a high end Murano factory on a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large French Walnut Brass Wall Sculpture Clock
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern French Deco style wall clock sculpture. Nice combination of solid brass and walnut details. Dated 1959, stamped: Made in France.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Brass Spray Sculpture on Marble Base with Pedestal
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A large brass sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House with swooping ribbon forms, ending in a multi-rod spray with chrome beads. The sculpture sits in a cylindrical marble base. I...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Jerry Meatyard (1929-2016) Abstract Modernist Metal Sculpture
Located in Sarasota, FL
Lovely minimalist sculpture by Jerry Meatyard.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lull No36 Wooden Sculpture for Luxury Homes – Designed by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No36 Wooden Sculpture for Luxury Homes – Designed by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Lull No32 Minimalist Wooden Sculpture – Designed by Joel Escalona for Luxury Dec
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No32 Minimalist Wooden Sculpture – Designed by Joel Escalona for Luxury Decor
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rou...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Silver Embellished Carved Wood Fish Sculpture Signed Alfredo Zalce
Located in Ferndale, MI
Alfredo Zilch 1908 - 2003 . Studied at national school of fine arts under Mateo Saldana , German Gedovious and Diego Rivera . Officially appointed to found Taxco school...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Face on Plinth
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt figural ceramic face on attached plinth in glazed stoneware and hand painted face.
Signature to underside: [CB].
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Luxury Decor Lull No17 – Handcrafted Wooden Art Piece by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Luxury Decor Lull No17 – Handcrafted Wooden Art Piece by NONO
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and solid,...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Design Sculpture – Lull No8 by NONO for Interior Decoration
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Contemporary Design Sculpture – Lull No8 by NONO for Interior Decoration
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded for...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Artistic Feature Lull No6 in Solid Wood – Perfect for Interior Design by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Artistic Feature Lull No6 in Solid Wood – Perfect for Interior Design by NONO
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Square Studio Ceramic Vases in Natural Earth Tones
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
Five Mid-Century Modern square studio pottery vases glazed in natural earth tones that vary from dark red, grey-green to brown. They are hand formed and in different heights by Mobac...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large chrome Jacks Book ends.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Siderale, Sommerso and Battuto Glass Sculpture by Giorgio Vigna
By Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculpture in translucent glass whose interior has a "cavity" in blue sommerso glass.
The blue color causes a slight exterior reflection.
The entire exterior of the piece is wheel engraved.
Giorgio Vigna...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Abstract Aerodynamic shaped plaster sculpture, France 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
White plaster Aerodynamic sculpture, France 1960s. Refined flowing aerodynamic lines, evoking a sense of movement and lightness. The dynamic curves make a beautiful connection betwee...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Aharon Bezalel Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze sculpture by Aharon Bezalel, 1967, Israel.
Aharon was born in Afghanistan and lived in Jerusalem where he created his works of art...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Monumental 97" Iron and Cast Bronze Brutalist Flower Sculpture Paul Evans style
By Paul Evans
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A monumental sculpture in patinated steel and cast bronze. A large swooping arm gives a fantastical feel. Individual petals of thin iron cut and welded into a wide sepal bouquet. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Unique Abstract Ceramic Figure in the Manner of Jacques Pouchain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic figure 1960s Signed hat the Artist on the back . This is a very outstanding and unique decorative figure. Chic and understated.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Matched Pair of Modernist Stools, Bench Made, Rochester Folk Art Guild
By Rochester
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of modernist stools, bench made, Rochester Folk Art guild, amazing quality and construction, stacked oak, dovetail joinery, both ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Studio Pottery Glazed Stoneware Sculptural Box Signed "Polk 70"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970 Polk stoneware "box" with a high-gloss black glaze blended with white, resulting in a smudged black and almost pink base color with burnt orange banding. Crude by design with an...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Carousel hand painted motorcycle design with purple upholstered seat and handles bars
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modernist Italian Silverplated Weed Pot or Vase
By Gio Ponti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Italian silver plated weed pot or vase, Italy, circa 1950s. In the style of Gio Ponti, unsigned, except for a "Made In Italy" label underneath.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Schläppi divisible mannequin - Switzerland Circa 1960s
By Schlappi
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Schläppi divisible mannequin - Switzerland Circa 1960s
Collectible - Sculptur decoration
Scratches and marks - See Photos
Measures : 84x35cm H:70cm
Wear consistent with...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract torso sculpture in hardwood Netherlands 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Behold the captivating allure of this abstract mid-century modern sculpture, crafted from solid ebony wood by an unknown artist in France in the 1960s. This exquisite piece takes the...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Robert Cook Bronze Sculptures
By Robert Cook
Located in Highland, IN
Robert Cook b. 1921 is known for his dynamic sculptures which have a strong gestural quality and convey the fluid motion of dancers and athletes. We are pleased to be offer a collect...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Metal Sea Fan Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stylized sculptures crafted in iron and ambitiously portraying mother nature's sea fan construction. Presented on classical two tiered bases and signed by the noted artist Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro No. 10
Signed Mario Dal Fabbro
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937.
From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui.
In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Solid Polished Brass Ball Pear Shape Shades Light Bar Pool Table Fixture Chandel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid polished brass ball pear shape shades light bar pool table fixture chandelier.
Adjustable shades.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Electroform Abstract Sculpture (of a Rooster)
By John Prip
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture.
Consisting of fused, electroformed bronze elements.
In the form of what appears to be a stylized rooster seated on a four-legged plinth....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro sculoture no. 25
"Cube With Inner Space" 1976
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937.
From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui.
In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Frederik Smits Stabile Mobile
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Frederik Smits stabile mobile Memphis style.
Unique piece, handmade by the artist
Wood and metal.
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Abstract Sculpture, Signed 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Hivo Van Teal Lucite Abstract Sculpture, Signed 1970's. Hivo Van Teal is an award winning artist and designer. Sculpture is signed Van Teal. Has a smal...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture No. 16
1979
Signed, Mario Dal Fabbro, F.9
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913.
He trained in his ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Engraved and welded copper and brass wall sculpture, circa 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Paris, FR
Wall-hung sculpture composed of red copper and brass shapes flame-cut, engraved and welded onto a light iron structure.
Signed but signature indecipherable. In the spirit of Curtis...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Mid-Century Modern James Nani Eclipse 12 Modern Brass Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A dynamic modern brass sculpture titled Eclipse 12 by Detroit sculptor James Nani. The geometric forms in this sculpture are simply stunning that creates a sense movement. Circa 1970...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Group of Mid Century Ceramic Studio Vases Off-White Tones
Located in London, GB
Three-cylinder Studio Pottery vases in white tones are very sculptural with a natural rough character created on the turning wheel by highly technical skilled Dutch ceramist in the 1...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural White Lamps
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural white lamps, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, probably American, circa 1950s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The pr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modern Abstract Brutalist Design Vase Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large modern abstract design vase sculpture.
Second half of the 20th century.
Dimensions: Height 40 cm.
Diameter 14 cm.
In good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Artist-Made Metal Sculpture with Mirror
Located in London, GB
Sourced in France, this unique piece features concentric patinated metal circles surrounding a distressed central mirror. A striking decorative object with celestial-inspired design ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro - No. 21
Signed Mario Dal Fabbro, 1980s
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furni...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Metal Sea Fan Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stylized sculptures crafted in iron and ambitiously portraying mother nature's sea fan construction. Presented on classical two tiered bases and signed by the noted artist Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Modernist sculpture of the Dance
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Modernist sculpture
Introducing a captivating masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of traditional sculpture: a stunning representation of intimacy and connection through abstr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase in Earth Tones and Beehive Shape by Piet Knepper
By Mobach, Piet Knepper
Located in London, GB
Sculptural beehive shape studio pottery vase created on the turning wheel by highly technical skilled Dutch ceramist Piet Knepper for Mobach Studio in the 1960s. The glaze in tones o...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Jean-Claude Hug Mounted Brass Sculptures - SIGNED
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful tall free-standing abstract brass sculptures by Jean-Claude Hug, France (Born 1939), are being sold together. HUG is known for metal work sculptures, these two curve...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Larry Mohr
By Larry Mohr
Located in New York, NY
Abstract bronze sculpture by Larry Mohr.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro - No. 20
Signed Mario Dal Fabbro
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honors in 1937.
From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui.
In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955), and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950s Emil Milan Walnut Garlic Smasher Utensil Kitchen Tool Vintage Mid-Century
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Emil Milan Garlic crusher sculptural kitchen utensil, rare form, USA, circa 1950s. Vibrant walnut. Signed. Excellent condition. Measures: H 7½ in.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro sculpture no. 23
Signed: [Mario Dal Fabbro 1983 R.1]
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture design shop prior to attending both the R. Superior Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts in Venice as well as Magistero Artistico, graduating with high honours in 1937.
From the years of 1938-1948 Dal Fabbro immersed himself in furniture design and academia. Primarily, he designed furniture for both design houses and private clients. Del Fabbro participated in the Triennale de Milano competition in both 1939 and 1947 and won the Ganzatti Contest for 'Standardization of Furniture". During this period he also contributed to the Italian design publications Domus and Stile and the French magazine L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui.
In 1948 Mario Dal Fabbro immigrated to America and began designing furniture for mass production, working for J.G. Furniture in New York and Quakertown, PA. During his years steady employ, he published Modern Furniture: Its Design And Construction in 1949 and contributed regularly to The New York Times and House and Garden. His subsequent publications spanned a little over the decade and included How to Build Modern Furniture (1951), How to Make Built-In Furniture (1955) and How to Make Children's Furniture and Play Equipment...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bentwood
Modernist South American Rosewood Candlesticks Hourglass Studio Craft Woodwork
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful South American turned wood candlestick holders.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Brutal Art Light Scupture
Located in Munich, DE
Handmade iron sculpture from the 1960s. / unsigned.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modern Flock of Birds Sculpture Solid Brass Figurines on Walnut Rectangle Block
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern flock of birds sculpture solid brass figurines on rectangle solid walnut block.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Twisted Metal Flakes Abstract Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern abstract sculpture made of metal flakes.
Category
20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Sculptural Ceramic Vessel with Lid by Dutch Schalling
Located in London, GB
Organic free form vessel or urn with lid by Willem Schalling. This sculptural vessel is hand sculpted and glazed in deep blue, with an over glaze in chalk white applied in vertical s...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Camilo Otero Bronze Abstract Sculpture
By Carlos Otero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A biomorphic sculpture in cast bronze by Spanish artist Camilo Otero. Created using the lost wax casting method, the figure has a dimensional outer shell ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Illuminated Murano Glass Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano glass obelisks retrofitted with LED bases.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
Winged Cube, stoneware sculpture by Carlo Zauli , 1970
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Exceptional and rare stoneware sculpture by Carlo Zauli, produced in Faenza around 1970, perfect condition. Very decorative and published work and masterpiece of the period and genre...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
ABSTRACT Metal Sculpture on WALNUT BASE
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Mid-Century Abstract Metal Sculpture on Wood Base – Artist Unknown
A compelling expression of form and texture, this intricately crafted tab...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Round Wooden Wall Plaque Sculpture Sunburst
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern round wall sculpture wood pieces collage with sunburst rosette in the center.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-century Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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