Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1970s
1970s Tarnished Brass Post-Modern Desktop Tape Dispenser Disco Nightclub Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good working order, warm tarnish brass, a natural time-worn patina. Loaded up with a roll of clear tape.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mobach Studio Pottery Vases in Beehive Shape
By Piet Knepper, Mobach
Located in London, GB
Sculptural beehive shape studio pottery vases group is created on the turning wheel by highly technical skilled Dutch ceramist Piet Knepper for Mobach in the 1960's. The glaze in ton...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Ceramic
Captivating Vintage Cubist Wood Sculpture with Figural Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage figural cubist wood sculpture is a striking and unique piece of mid-century artwork. The sculpture features a stylized figure that i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Greg Copeland Style of Frank Stella First Edition Acrylic Sculpture Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Greg Copeland wall-mounted acrylic sculpture is very rare. According to the etched signature by the frame, it is the first of only 250 units. This piece is also signed again on ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Abstract Modernist Sculpture in the Style of Jean-Pierre Ghysels, 1970's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A beautiful abstract bronze sculpture on a black marble base in the style of Belgian artist Jean-Pierre Ghysels. Unsigned. This piece has an amazing and different presence from every angle. Conveys the spirit of modernism...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Metal Curtis Jere "Pompon" Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Curtis Jere sculpture is expertly crafted from gilt metal to create a mesmerizing starburst design. The sculpture features thin brass needles radiat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Sculpture, Sculpted Wood on a Marble Base
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Likely 1970s
A designer friend referred to this as the 'magic baguette' and I started doing so after. You could also call it the leaning baguette. It has a stone (marble?) base. A s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Marble
Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design. Original cane seat in need of restoration. (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cane, Wood
Donald Drumm Aluminum Sculpture Jewelry Stand
By Donald Drumm
Located in San Diego, CA
Organic aluminum sculptural jewelry stand by American artist, Donald Drumm.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Abstract White Lucite Swirl Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning 1970s Lucite or Plexiglass sculpture. Abstract geometrical swirl shape, with milky white color mounted on a tall, stepped black Lucite or acrylic base. The piece boasts diff...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
20th Century Ceramic Vase by Andree & Michel Hirlet, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Glazed stoneware vase by Andrée & Michel Hirlet.
Material: Stoneware, glazing.
Dimensions: H 42 x 27 cm.
Year: circa 1970.
Unique piece, signed.
Working outside of any wider a...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Naomi Feinberg "Morceau" Sculpture in Red Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sculpture “Morceau” in red Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)
Naomi Feinberg was a New York...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Lithic" Sculpture in Green Italian Granite, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sculpture “Lithic” in Green Italian granite on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American, 1970s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primar...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Mid-Century Ball Sculpture Paperweight in Steel and Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury sculpture / paperweight in steel and travertine in the shape of a ball in the style of Italian designer Enzo Mari.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Steel
Naomi Feinberg "Wild Spirit" Sculpture in Italian Marble, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved “Wild Spirit” sculpture in Italian marble on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. This is a stunning work by a renowned American sculptor.
Nao...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
David Elijah Herschler Abstract Hanging Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Elijah Herschler abstract chrome plated steel hanging sculpture. Inspired by elements of nature and space this sculpture is called Rainbow Ribbon, signed and dated by the artist.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Gerald Digiusto, Contro Five, 1975
Located in Hudson, NY
Gerald's work can be found in many Museum, public and private collections.
Gerald's work can also currently be seen in the new book titled American Beauty by Thom Filicia and in the November 2012 issue of House Beautiful
Gerald Digiusto was born June 30, 1929 in New York City, the son of immigrant Italian and Jewish parents. He grew up in Boston, and as a young man served a stone carving apprenticeship in Quincy, Massachusetts. From 1950 to 1954, while stationed in Tokyo with the Air Force, he worked in the studio of the Japanese sculptor...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
20th Century Giacomo Benevelli Chromed Sculture with Wooden Base, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Giacomo Benevelli is an italian sculpture born in Reggio Emilia in 1925. He was the son of Anselmo Govi, important italian painter, meaning that art has always been a current trait i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture / Statue, Organic Form Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Organic Form Mid-Century Modern Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture / Statue on Base
A large and impressive bronze sculpture on a wooden base. Thi...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Bronze
Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids Sculpture American 1976
Located in Hudson, NY
This sculpture grouping is a maquette to the "Caryatids" grouping and was created in 1976 by listed American artist Gerald Digiusto. The inspiration for Gerald Digiusto to create these was found in a grouping of female form columns located at the Erechtheion in ancient Greece on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
These were produced from zinc plates
Gerald's work can be found in many Museum, public and private collections.
Gerald's work can also currently be seen in the new book titled American Beauty by Thom Filicia and in the November 2012 issue of House Beautiful
Gerald Digiusto was born June 30, 1929 in New York City, the son of immigrant Italian and Jewish parents. He grew up in Boston, and as a young man served a stone carving apprenticeship in Quincy, Massachusetts. From 1950 to 1954, while stationed in Tokyo with the Air Force, he worked in the studio of the Japanese sculptor...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
1970s Esa Fedrigolli Design Abstract Art Vase Icaro Bronze by Esart, Italy
Located in Biella, IT
Esa Fedrigolli design vaseIcaro bronze years '80 by Esart Italy prod. abstract art
Object is in perfect vintage condition A, signed.
Measure high 5...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Naomi Feinberg "the Ancient" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved sculpture “The Ancient” in Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)
Naomi Feinberg ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
White Vintage Abstract Marble Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage white marble organic freeform sculpture resting on wood base. Wood base is 6.5" diameter. Unsigned.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Abstract Modern Root Sculpture Vintage Pottery Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract modern root sculpture vintage pottery art
Measures: 3.88 tall x 5.38 x 4.75
Preowned original vintage condition.
See images provided.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Carmelo Cappello Metal Sculpture, Triangular Spiral
Located in Milano, IT
Futurist sculpture by master sculptor Cappello Carmelo entitled Triangular Spiral. Edition 5 of 6 of 1978, signature and year engraved underneath the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Large Wind Chime by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing large wind chime by Paolo Soleri. Great design and detail. Will look amazing in any home either indoor or outdoors. Good used condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
T McKinney Mid-Century 1973 Bronze Abstract Figures Sculpture Black Marble Base
Located in Countryside, IL
T McKinney mid century 1973 bronze abstract figures sculpture with black marble base.
This sculpture measures: 6 wide x 5 deep x 11.5 inches high
We take our photos in a contro...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Outstanding Dan Murphy Abstract Aluminum Ribbon Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Dan Murphy
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This fantastic sculpture was created by famed artist Dan Murphy in 1979. This abstract aluminum ribbon sculpture is mounted on a rectangular lucite base. This sculpture measures 13" ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Abstract Art Pottery Smashed Organic Modern Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Abstract Art pottery smashed shape sculpture
8.5 x 8.5 x 1.63
Preowned original vintage condition
See images provided.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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 ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Weiss, Signed 1972
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Petra Weiss, born in Cassina d'Agno near Lugano, feeling this call of the sea innately, in Tremona, lives the artistic atmosphere of the atelier of a great Swiss sculptor, whom I had...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Joan Brossa Object-Poem Surrealist Sculpture 'Peladits'
By Joan Brossa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Object-Poem by Joan Brossa named 'Peladits'.
Edition of 10.
Hand-signed.
In original good condition.
Joan Brossa - Barcelona, Spain (1919-1998) was a Catalan poet, playwrig...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Large Jaru Metallic Silver Glaze Ceramic Abstract Nude Sculptures, Pair
By Jaru
Located in Monrovia, CA
JARU - Jaru Metallic silver glaze ceramic nude sculptures, 1970s signed.
Both pieces are solid, no cracks, no chips, no kidding. Excellent vintage con...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hendrik Horst Brutalist Organic Free Form Sheet Metal Wall Art Sculpture
By Henrik Horst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brutalist wall sculpture by Hendrik Horst. Organic and free form sheet metal shapes and objects welded and chemically painted ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large set of Travertine objects by Lyda Levi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large set of Travertine objects by Lyda Levi, Italy 1970s. Interesting elementary shapes and objects turned out of solid raw open Travertine. Powerful archit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of mixed metals mounted on a free form burl wood base. The perfect accent tabletop or desktop piece to complement mid century and industrial modern decor.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves
10.5 tall x 16 w x 12
Burlwood base with torch cut brass leaves.
Unsigned.
Original vintage preowned condition.
S...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Alan Ashpool, England C.1970s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Alan Ashpool, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, in an ecru / pale green colourway, with three matt green slip stripes. In very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base.
Dorset based potter Alan Ashpool, studied pottery under Heber Matthews (1905-1959), a foremost student of William Staite Murray and teacher of Hans Coper.
During the 1960s Ashpool’s pots were sold in leading design stores such as Heal’s, alongside those of Dame Lucie Rie...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Paint
Iconic and Rare Pair of Cubic Gaetano Sciolari Table Lamps , Italy, 1970
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic and rare Pair of Cubic Gaetano Sciolari table lamps , Italy, 1970,,,Wonderful original condition,,40 years in the business ,,have never come across the table version of this l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
"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
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Aluminum
Organic Modern Carved Marble Sculpture Ca. 1970's
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
Artist made carved marble table sculpture, circa 1970's. Well executed period abstract carving, with nice original patina. Consisting of smooth polished surface with an organic, natu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Abstract ‘Boulder Shaped’ Wooden Sculpture, France 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract wooden sculpture, France 1970s. Impressive boulder shaped sculpture with very interesting lines and geometric planes in different angles which gives the sculpture a very dyn...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture in the Hivo Van Teal's Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture in the Hivo Van Teal's Style. Circa 1970s
Features five three-dimensional curved elements with sharp edges rising from a asymmetr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Acrylic
Large Abstract Geometric Corten Steel Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large abstract geometric corten steel sculpture, 1970s. The sculpture is composed of different geometric forms made out of corten steel and has ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Curtis Jere Mid-Century Signed Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere mid-century signed brass wall sculpture.
This sculpture measures: 21 wide x 10 deep x 50 inches high.
Great Vintage Condition with a few marks and scuffs.
We tak...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mexican Exotic Ironwood Carved Modern Sculpture Palo Fiero Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Mexican exotic ironwood carved sculpture in Palo Fiero wood
Measures: 31 tall x 5.38 width x 5.38 depth
Original vintage condition unrestored.
See images provided.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Lorenzo Burchiellaro Sculpture mod. Cubo in Cast Alluminium, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933 – 2017) is an Italian designer and sculptor. He studied at the P. Selvatico institute in Padua and the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. He participated in t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Grisaille Granite Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and refined Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a totem hand-carved form consisting of various tiers of grisaille gra...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Large Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware 'Pagoda Pot' by Alan Ashpool England 70s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Dorset potter Alan Ashpool, with a flared bowl to the top, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, culminating in a bell shaped base. Predominantly in an ecru colourway, followed by a dark grey glaze, then a turquoise/blue glaze, culminating in a stunning bronze manganese glaze. There are also beautiful blue flecks in the ecru finish, which were created in the firing process.
A wonderfully impressive and tactile piece measuring 40cm in height, in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base alongside the original address label.
Dorset based potter Alan Ashpool, studied pottery under Heber Matthews (1905-1959), a foremost student of William Staite Murray and teacher of Hans Coper.
During the 1960s Ashpool’s pots were sold in leading design stores such as Heal’s, alongside those of Dame Lucie Rie...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Black Granite Abstract Sculptures Dutch 1970's
Located in London, GB
Two abstract hand-carved sculptures by the Dutch artist J. Metaho made in the 1970's. They are both composed in alternating sections of contrasting polished and textured stone. Sculp...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Granite, Belgian Black Marble
1970s Tortured Metal Sculpture Savior of Auschwitz by Emaus Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Mexico by EMAUS Brutalist metal cross abstract sculpture Savior of Auschwitz
Emaus is the name of the workshop of the Benedictine Monks of Cuernavaca in the State of Morelos i...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Group of Abstract Aerodynamic 1970's Bronze Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Three abstract cast bronze sculptures stands proud in take-off to create the lift for an upward jump, a generated airflow in take-off and a pedestal suggesting birds in-flight. These...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Travertine, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Abstract Sculpture Lamp. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age abstract sculpture double face table lamp in travertine and opaline glass. Famous Italian design like Targetti Sankey, Sci...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Travertine
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on Stand
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on stand
This artwork measures: 15.25 wide x 8 deep x 18 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a controlled light...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Brass Walnut Shaped Nut Cracker, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 11,5cm W, 8cm D, 6cm H
Condition: Good
Period: 1970’s
Material: Brass.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Table Top Acrylic Spray Sculpture
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun table top kinetic acrylic and wire spray with small brass tips. Cube measures 2.25" with the diameter of the spray reaching out to 32" diameter. Top on arches measure around 11"....
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
“Woogmania” Sculpture Brosses À Dents Électriques Sous Plexiglas D’Arman, France
By Arman
Located in Bruxelles, BE
«Woogmania» est une oeuvre muséale de l’artiste français Arman, 1972.
Accumulation de brosses à dents électriques sous plexiglas.
Cette sculpture a été présentée au sein de l’exposition «Gigantisme-Art et industrie...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Plexiglass
Lovely Group of Porcelain Kaiser/Rosenthal-Germany Björn Wiinblad, Manfred Frey
Located in Round Rock, TX
A lovely grouping of porcelain bisque vases for Kaiser Germany and Rosenthal “Studio Line” c.1970s. The decorative forms looked so good as a whole, we decided to offer them together....
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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