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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Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' Danese Milano 1964
Located in Meer, VAN
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Ceramic Object 'Tremiti Formalibera' for Danese Milano 1964
A very rare avant garde ceramic object by Angelo Mangiarotti (1921 – 2012) for Danese Milano. 196...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
American Artist, Abstract Sculpture, Marble, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small marble sculpture designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An extremely rare Harry Bertoia sterling silver brooch "Ginko Leaves." The brooch has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.77. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The Brooch measures: 2.94 " long x 1.5 " wide x .30 " deep.
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 brooch and closure are all handcrafted and the clasp is his unique design.
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brutalist Welded Steel Sculpture by California Artist Paul Kasper
By Paul Kasper
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Welded steel Brutalist sculpture by Paul Kasper, circa 1960s.
Was purchased from the estate of Paul Kasper.
Biography Paul Kasper.
Paul Charles Kasper was born in Whiting, I...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Dark Wood Totem Figurative Unseen Force No38 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dark Wood Totem Figurative Unseen Force No38 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in crafts...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Standing Totem Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No50 by Joel Escalona
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
Henry Moore Austin Productions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Austin productions Henry Moore Style Statue. Signed and dated 1964 to back. In overall very good condition with a little paint loss as seen in photos.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Richard Manz Sculptural and Rustic Stoneware Vase Scandinavia Mid-Century
By Bodil Manz
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rustic and sculptural stoneware vase made by the German-Swedish-Danish ceramist Richard Manz (1933-1999). The husband of the Danish ceramist Bodil Manz.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Biomorphic Carved Stone Sculpture on Rectilinear Slate Base
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Biomorphic Carved Stone Sculpture on Rectilinear Slate Base originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Placed upon a solid rectilinear slate bas...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
1960s Large Modernist Steel Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning oversize 1960s welded steel modernist sculpture. In vintage original condition with some wear and patina.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No85 – Handcrafted by NONO for Interior Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No85 – Handcrafted by NONO for Interior Design
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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
Abstract Metal Starburst Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract welded metal table top sculpture from the 1960s. Expertly crafted in copper with welded tips. The angles of the sculpture can be adjusted to give the piece a different look....
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes colors
20th mid-century french design
Unique piece
Signed at the base
He...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Wooden Spool of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic wooden spool of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$270 Sale Price
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Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam, Delft The Netherlands 1958
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam The Netherlands Delft 1958
About Cor Dam
Cor Dam (Delft, April 26, 1935 – July 29, 2019) trained ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Aksel Hansen Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist figurine/ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the appli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$433 Sale Price
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Large William Bowie Abstract Wall Nail Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract wall nails sculpture by William Bowie.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic wooden spools of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$288 Sale Price / item
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1970s Modern Pottery Aquamarine Art Sculpture Signed Erica
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pretty blue vintage modern pottery aquamarine art signed by Erica artist.
Measures: 1.88 tall x 3.63 diameter.
Original vintage condition.
See images please.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Louis Von Koelnau Poly - Resin Sculpture, Signed and dated 1980. 10 / 24
Located in New York, NY
Louis Von Koelnau (American, 1924-2015 ).
A limited edition acrylic sculpture.
1980's Abstract sculpture in a soft pink tone with a series of large dimple impressions that evoke the ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Collection of Four Mid-Century Glass Stick Sculptures
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
4 Mid-Century Kinetic Figurative Sculptures that would make a great collection for the person who has the artistic mind and willing to decorate. We see these either on a desk, window...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Abstract Wood Sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract wood sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art, Unseen Force by Joel Escalona.
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering exam...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Bronze with Wood Texture Brutalist Style TOTEM Form Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brutalist TOTEM bronze sculpture in the style of artist Joel Shapiro. Cast in bronze, the sculpture takes on the surface or...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture Lull No77 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture Lull No77 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Homes
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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
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Architect Sculpture #4061
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock patinated brass "Architect" sculpture #4061. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality material...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$520 Sale Price
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Wooden Puzzle Sculpture by Gunnar Kanevad for Gamla Linköping Sweden, 1962
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An exceptional and rare vintage Swedish Mid-century modern handmade figurative abstract puzzle/sculpture. It is made of individual 4 pieces forming a block when assembled. Many combi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
$529 Sale Price
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Mid Century Modern Glass Star Table Sculpture after Murano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Blown glass star sculpture. Probably Italian. Free USA shipping.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pop-Art Enzo Mari Style Lucite Cube Sculpture
By Enzo Mari
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage blue lucite cube sculpture with suspended steel marbles. In the style of Enzo Mari.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Still Stand No66: Modern Organic Totem by NONO, Joel 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
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Abstract Brutalist Metal Art Flower Sculpture, After Curtis Jere
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid century brutalist style mixed metal flower sculpture, after Curtis Jere. Unsigned. Patinated metals mounted on a black lacquered wood block....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$620 Sale Price
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Contemporary Room Divider / Screen Totem Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Natasha Dakhli
Totems/Room Divider, 2021
Material: Stoneware, white enamel
Dimension; H 185 x 163 x 52 cm
Modular totems sculptures made of white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$25,237 / item
Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$21,063 Sale Price
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1970s Modernist Sculpture Bronze Fish Marble 39/500
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Sculpture Two Bronze Fish Marble Block Base Mexico City
Ideal as a Letter Holder
in the style of Curtis Jere
Signed and edition stamped 39/500 unable to read.
12 h x ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sculptural Laminated Wood Object or Stool, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Object / Stool in laminated hardwood, a style seen in the work of Teinreiro and Cospen, a fascinating shape that can be both an object and a seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Abstract Modern Bronze Figural Female Nude Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Queens, NY
Abstract Modern Bronze Figural Female Nude Sculpture on Marble Base
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Abstract White Stoneware Ceramic Vase or Sculpture by Hervé Rousseau La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Hervé Rousseau
Abstract white stoneware ceramic vase by the French artist.
Original brutal form with white ceramic glaze.
Signed at the base
Measures: Height 30cm, large ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Writers Block" Heavy Lead Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
"Writers Block" heavy lead sculpture.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lead
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Man Ray Surrealism "Le Tour" Sculpture Limited Edition Nº 91, circa 1981
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
If you're looking for a truly exceptional piece of art and design, you won't want to miss Le Tour sculpture by Man Ray. Created in 1981, this sculpture is sig...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
$3,249 Sale Price
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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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Louise Nevelson "Untitled" Ebonized Wall Relief Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This "Untitled" ebonized wall relief sculpture by Louise Nevelson stands as a quintessential example of the artist's groundbreaking approach to assemblage. Created circa 1960, Nevels...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura, circa 1960s
By Madoura
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$546 Sale Price
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1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
By Enzo Mari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$1,036 Sale Price
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CINETICO Murano Glass and Solid Brass Mobile Chandelier Sky Blue Glass Elements
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Lull No28 Contemporary Wooden Totem – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No28 Contemporary Wooden Totem – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and s...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,800 Sale Price / item
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'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Foam, Plywood, Faux Leather
Lull No82 Modern Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No82 Modern Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent
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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
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Pita Hirs
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract bronze sculpture by Brazilian artist Pita Hirs.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Aksel Hansen Surrealist Ornament in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form or being ovoid in its main shape. The main color is mustard and the applied glaz...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$337 Sale Price
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Abstract Form - Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist figurine/ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the appli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$447 Sale Price
20% Off
Tessellated Stone and Brass Birds Abstract Sculptures by Maitland Smith 1970's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tessellated stone and brass birds abstract sculptures by Maitland Smith 1970's.
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
set of 2 green Marble BOOKEND Elements Fratelli Mannelli Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
set of 2 Bookends
Designer:
in style of Fratelli Manelli.
Decade:
1980s
These original vintage bookend objects were designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s. the...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Aluminum Jetboard by Sargent Fletcher Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jetboard motorized aluminum surfboard by Jetboard by Sergent Fletcher Co.,
USA, 1965-68. Painted aluminum with steel wall mounting brackets.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$6,200 Sale Price
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Abstract Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Get drawn into the incredible shape of this Abstract Sculpture that will bring a mid-century vibe to your favorite room! Base is in pure black Polypropylene
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
$7,500
Modern Abstract Constructivist Wood Sculpture Signed Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny in constructivist style circa 2024. This unique sculpture is made of recycled wood. Budny utilizes the simplicity of s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Bertill Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Mini Sculpture Owl ”Night Eyes”
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 7.5cm H, 4.3cm W, 2.5cm D
Condition: Mint
Producer: Kosta Boda
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Bertil Vallien.
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Violet Purple Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique purple violet color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or head...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$337 Sale Price
20% Off
Barbara Hepworth Style Carved Marble Organic Abstract Garden or Yard Sculpture
By Hans Arp, Isamu Noguchi
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Barbara Hepworth large organic biomorphic form hand-carved white marble garden - landscape sculpture with beautiful natural moss patina This sculpture also resembles ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,110 Sale Price
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Arnoldo Pomodoro Cast Sculptural Bronze Box Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Arnoldo Pomodoro cast bronze box abstract sculptural box with lid decorated organic abstract motifs, c1960-1970
The box is part of a series of four boxes made by the two brothers Gio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage abstract sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern abstract sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original abstract sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Joel Escalona, Curtis Jeré, Carstens Tönnieshof, and Gerhard Liebenthron. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for abstract sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $260,000 while the average work can sell for $1,960.