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
Ricardo Santamaria, Sculpture in Metal, 1970
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Sculpture bird by Ricardo Santamaria (1920-2013) dating back to the 1970s.
Welded metal, lacquered red, black, yellow.
Measures: 132 cm W.
Member of the Zaragoya group (Spain 1950...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Sand Color Ceramic Rock Sculpture by Bryan Blow
Located in London, GB
Hand formed ceramic rock sculpture in sand color looks like the coastal cliffs on the British coast line. Bryan Blow's work echoes a voyage of discovery ...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract TOTEM Sculptures by Bianca Garinei, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian art; Sculptures; Abstract sculpture; Figurative sculpture, Totem;
Italian Bianca Garinei Totem Sculptures were made in Florence in the 1970s....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Wood
Tall Modern Bronze Sculpture of Gymnast in Action Marble Base
By Giocometti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern abstract sculpture of gymnast on marble base. Measures: 12 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Unseen Force #50: Oak Coffee Table by Joel Escalona, Art-Decor Fusion
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Unseen Force #50: Oak Coffee Table by Joel Escalona, Art-Decor Fusion
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage handmade wood double face abstract decorative Mask
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.Box H15
Dimensions 6” W ; 1.75” D ; 14.50” H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Toso MILLEFIORI Paperweights, Leslie Pina Collection
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Fratelli Toso (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: label (3)
Materials: glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): largest: 3"h, 3"dia
Additional Information: We have three (3)...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Chrome Metal Sculpture with Light, Netherlands, circa 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning chrome metal sculpture with integrated light, designed in the Netherlands, circa 1980.
The sculpture stands on a black wooden base, beautifully contrasting the chrome tha...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Glass Candy Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade glass bowl in bright pink hues. Sculpted glass with wings that come up to almost touch, creating a glass "handle". Decorative piece used for candy, trinkets, or as a centerp...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Bertoia-Style Spray-Spread Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
This sculpture in the style of Val Bertoia's work is similar in style to the Sonambient series.
In the later period of his career, Bertoia began to focus on sculpture that interacte...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Modernist Austrian Brass Sculpture of a Stylized Bear on Wood Base
Located in New York City, NY
Very large Art Deco angular, cubist statue of an animal in brass with copper accents resting on the original thick rosewood plinth,
stamped on the underside Austria.
Highly Minimalist in design, elegantly simple in form, figurative yet abstract and perched on a natural wood specimen...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Timo Sarpeneva for Littala Orkidea or Orchid Sculptural Bud Vase
Located in Ferndale, MI
Littala glass bud vase by Timo Sarpeneva. Signed on underside.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Abstract Sculpture Moss Green Marble on Bronze Plinth by Alice Ward
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved sculpture in moss green marble / granite on a polished round bronze plinth by the late Alice Ward. Her sculpture echoes a voyage of discovery in not just the visible natu...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble, Bronze
Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949
Located in Buffalo, NY
Provenance: Wright Modernist 20th Century, auction 12/7/2003,
Bertoia worked with the Eames' in California in the late 1940s to develop their wire form chairs. His involvement led...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Enid Bell Palanchian, Tackle, Modernist Carved Mahogany Sculpture, ca. 1953
By Enid Bell Palanchian
Located in New York, NY
DIMENSIONS height: 23 inches width; 12 inches depth: 6 inches
MARKINGS Signed at the bottom in back.
DETAILS Original hand-crafted black-painted wood plinth.
REFERENCES Originally, sold to Papillon Gallery of Los Angeles.
CONDITION Excellent antique condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Enid Bell Palanchian (American, 1904 – 1994) a/k/a Mrs. E. B. Palanchian, Mrs. Enid Bell Palanchian and Mrs. Missak Palanchian was an important American sculptor, author, illustrator and professor who was primarily active in the New York/New Jersey area, but who established a respected body of work recognized throughout Europe and the United States as reflected by awards received in Paris, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico and Florida. Her achievements included numerous public works projects (e.g., the design of the Congressional Gold Medal) on display at public institutions and museums around the country, private commissions and sales throughout the world, group and solo exhibitions, generous donations of art and compilations, and the passing on of her knowledge and skills to 24 years of art students of the Newark School of Industrial and Fine Arts.
Enid Bell was born in London, England, and later studied at the Glasgow School of Art and then at the St. John’s Wood Art School; as well as studying with fellow Scot Sir William Reid Dick in London. Then, after moving to the United States, she taught at the Art Student League in New York City at Miss Chapen’s School. Essentially a figurative, direct carving in wood artist, she was based in New Jersey where she became the head of the sculpture program of the Fedral Art Project for that state and was herself the creator of several FAP commissions. In 1932, she married Armenian/American businessman and artist, Missalk Palanchian athough she retained her name “Bell” for professional purposes. Following the end of the Federal Art Project in 1944, she taught as instructor of sculpture and Head of the Sculpture Department of the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art until 1968, and was active was a member of the National Sculpture Society. Enid Bell died in 1994 in Englewood, New Jersey.
WORK
• Birds, Leonia Public Library in Leonia New Jersey (installed 1981)
• Untitled, Boonton Post Office in Boonton, New Jersey (1938)
• Boonton Post Office, Boonton, New Jersey
• Colonizing America, Center for Youth Education, Newark, New Jersey, (1934)
• Little Indian Dancer, Englewood Public Library, Englewood, New Jersey
• Alexander Hamilton Troy Public Library in Troy, New York
• bird bath, Music, Science, Union City...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Modern Vintage Four White Brown Marble Bullets, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian modern set of 4 vintage white marble bullets peppered with light brown sprinkles designed and manufactured in Italy 1970s.
The beautiful color in soft tones provides a gorge...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano gold leaf inlaid Glass Sculpture, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano Gold Leaf Inlaid Glass Sculpture from the 1960s is an extraordinary work of art that epitomizes the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative spir...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Surge" Polished Aluminum Sculpture by Alexander Liberman
Located in Stamford, CT
"Surge" a polished aluminum sculpture by Russian or American artist Alexander Liberman (1912 - 1999). Signed and dated. From the estate of ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Hans van Eerd monumental sculpture Netherlands 1972
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Truly impressive sculpture designed and made by Hans van Eerd, the Netherlands 1972. This sculpture represents the artist's early work and was directly acquired from the artist. It h...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Saint-Michel Sculpture by Olivier Strebelle
By Olivier Strebelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Interlocking bronze sculpture of St. Michel by Belgian artist Olivier Strebelle. It was created as an award for the Brussels Film Festival and presented to classic Hollywood film actress, Ann Miller...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust 'Lady Justice' by Els Janssen, The Netherlands
Located in Hellouw, NL
This impressive bronze bust of 'Lady Justice' is made by the Dutch artist Els Janssen. Els had her education at the Royal Academy of Visual Art in The Hague (Koninklijke Academie voo...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jason Seley Sculpture American 1967
By Jason Seley
Located in Hudson, NY
Jason Seley sculpture dated 1967 and titled 36 Key, Keyboard. From a private Chicago Collection.
Seley was the Dean of Architecture at Cornell University and he taught at Hofstra University and The New York University...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic
Located in London, GB
Surrealist paperweight sculptures have eyes screen printed on sharp cut acrylic shapes. The eyes reflect on the different angles and depending on your position they are visible or va...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Brutalist Modernism, Raymond Rocklin, Abstract Bronze Composition, 1969
By Raymond Rocklin
Located in New York, NY
Raymond Rocklin (American, 1922 – )
Birth place: Moodus, CT, USA
Education: Educational Alliance, NYC, with Abbo Ostrovsky; Cooper Union Art Sch., with Milton Hebald...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jeré Sculpture with Marble Base, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Curtis Jeré sculpture with marble base. In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 22" W x 35" T.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase by Mobach in Sage Green
By Mobach, Piet Knepper
Located in London, GB
Tall sculptural studio pottery vase created on the turning wheel by highly technical skilled Dutch ceramist Piet Knepper, Mobach Studio in the 1980's. The semi matte sage green glaze...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Torch Cut and Welded Brass on Steel Brutalist Sculpture Signed Pascoe
Located in Ferndale, MI
Well executed and detailed tabletop welded and brazed Brutalist "Garden" sculpture by D. Pascoe.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Abstract Resin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An interesting abstract sculpture of a man in the manner of
Gaetano Pesce. It sits on a marble base (separate).
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Monumental Bronze Sculpture "Bars VIIIA" by Larry Mohr
By Larry Mohr
Located in New York, NY
Monumental bronze sculpture "Bars VIIIA" by Larry Mohr.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Group Organic Studio Ceramic Round Vases, Dutch 1960's
Located in London, GB
A group of seven organic ball shaped Studio Pottery vases in natural colours, were produced in the 1960s. The individual appearance is unique in their shape, glaze and texture resemb...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze and Ceramic Sculpture Plate
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Platter of Bronze and Ceramic, a One of a Kind Piece, Signed
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Midcentury Abstract Geometric Silvergrey Aluminum Centerpiece, Sign. NP2
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian midcentury abstract-geometric silvergrey alumnium bowl designed like a wrinkeled paper, signed NP2 at the bottom Nerone and Patuzzi (sculptor/architect Nerone Ceccarelli & Gi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Tall Minimalist Cylinder Vases in Earth Tones
Located in London, GB
A set of 3 (the smallest one of the four is not available) tall minimalist handmade stoneware cylinder vases. Their bold architectural structures are contemporary in design. Standing on a column with a wide border and chocolate brown textured surface glaze these vases tower in space like four ascending water towers. These vessels would have been turned by a highly skilled ceramist in the 1970-80's, signed LB Manufactured by Kuckertz & Rennertz, a four generation old family...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Worthington, Manufacture Matrix, France, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb French manufacture matrix for the Worthington company, from the 1960s. Very interesting work that doubles as a sculptural piece.
Good condition. Signed.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 43 x...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern Hollywood Regency Lucite Sculpture Signed Van Teal
By Van Teal
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Modern Hollywood Regency lucite sculpture signed van teal. Incredible freeform acrylic sculpture worked into a magnificent swirl design. Featuring unique “frosted” accenting ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Colorful Lucite Abstract Sculpture
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century colorful Lucite abstract sculpture
This sculpture measures: 16.25 wide x 6 deep x 28.75 inches high and is in Excellent Vintage Conditio...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Modernist Painted metal/ steel Sculpture by John Metzen.. Over 7 feet high..
By John Metzen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Painted metal / steel Sculpture by John Metzen.. Over 7 feet high..Wonderful form,,,color .. Would make a statement in any environment..
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Biomorphic Plaster Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Striking from every angle, this vintage boho biomorphic plaster sculpture is a sculptural statement in organic form. Featuring a fluid, abstract silhouette with a central void, this ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Barry Entner Triangle Solids Glass Sculpture, 2014
By Barry Entner
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American artist Barry Entner's Triangle Solids Glass Sculpture is created with consideration of each individual piece as paint strokes that, once assembled, becomes the desired composition. He doesn't make these using traditional blown glass techniques. For the past 15 years, Barry has developed a method of using steam pressure, produced by way of inserting a wet cherrywood cone into solid hot glass, to “blow” air into the pieces. This allows him to create shapes and forms that are unique within the art glass world, and are “other worldly,” as is sometimes described. This sculpture is signed and dated. Measurements below are for the total overall size; small triangle is 3.25" diameter x 19.75" height, medium triangle is 3.25" diameter x 21.75" height and large triangle is 3.25" diameter x 23" height.
About the artist:
Barry Entner was born on November 1, 1959 in Brookline, Massachusetts. In the late 1970s, Barry attended Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, where he studied developmental psychology, cultural anthropology and philosophy. He also began to study glass sculpture under Gene Koss...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1970s Abstract Face Art Small Eye Sculptural Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Faces Abstract Art small eye sculptural pottery
6 tall x 7.5 x 6.38
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Neoclassical Polished Aluminum Obelisks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Neoclassical Polished Aluminum Obelisks. Each is 12 1/2" tall. Aluminum has some minor pitting from age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract oak sculpture signed LM France 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful shaped abstract modern scultpture made in France, 1960s. This sculpture is made from solid oak wood showing its beautiful grain and texture. Shaped like a figure, it has im...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Large Portoro Marble Sculpture by JF Bourdier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Portoro marble sculpture with white estremoz base by the talented French artist J F Bourdier
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Modern Warren Hullow Sea Form Studio Pottery Sculpture
Located in Lutz, FL
Large Mid Century Warren Hullow Sea Form studio pottery object/sculpture, great vintage condition, no notable issues. Dimensions: 8”W x 8”D x 4.5”H
Other Warren Hullow and Isabel Pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on Stand
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on stand
This artwork measures: 15.25 wide x 8 deep x 18 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take o...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Resin Eggs by Pierre Giraudon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Giraudon
1970s resin eggs
France 1970
Height: 28 cm, Diameter : 14 cm
Height: 11 cm, Diameter: 8 cm
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
French Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
An outstanding French Terracotta sculpture adorned with an elegant fascia, completely hand made, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Wall Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold artistic statement with this striking vintage boho cast concrete wall sculpture. Featuring an abstract, organic composition in earthy tones of ochre, charcoal, and sand, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Glazed Terracotta, Italy, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed terracotta, Italy, circa 1970-1980.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
XXL Ceramic Pottery Vase by Heinz Siery for Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Fratelli Toso MILLEFIORI Paperweights, Leslie Pina Collection
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Fratelli Toso (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: label (3)
Materials: glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): largest: 3"h, 3"dia
Additional Information: We have three (3)...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Angelo Seguso 1972 Murano glass signed "piece unique" Museu.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Very important and large ANGELO SEGUSO 1972 Murano glass sculpture representing "Couple" signed and dated on the base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture "Leaves" Shaped By Danish Glass Artist Lene Bødker From 2010
Located in Lejre, DK
Sculpture "Leaves" designed by the Danish glass artist Lene Bødker (1958) in 2010-2011.
Dimensions: H:70 cm, W:12 cm and D:17 c
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Tall Lucite Sculpture by Joseph Alan Hough
By Joseph Alan Hough
Located in Pasadena, CA
This one-of-a-kind sculpture was carved from a single piece of crystal clear Lucite. The base of the clear Lucite piece is signed "J. Alan Hough.
Joseph Alan Hough is a Californian ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Large French Modernist Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Really nice French ceramic from 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Ruggeri abstract modern iron sculpture Italy 1970
By G. Ruggeri
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Impressive abstract modern iron sculpture made by Piero Ruggeri in his own atelier in Italy, 1970s. This is a very typical work by Ruggeri but he usually...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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