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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Recognized Seller Listings
Naomi Feinberg "Fractured Planet" Sculpture in Italian Red Levanto 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Amanecer" Sculpture in Red Granite, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved organic sculpture "Amanecer" in red granite on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculpto...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
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
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 "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
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
Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo
By Prince Monyo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a striking abstract bronze sculpture by Prince Mono. Utilizing the lost wax process, the piece is polished bronze. The piece has its own square base which is signed, "Monyo"....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Glazed Stoneware by Elena Rakochy "La Linda Nedra"
Located in Chicago, IL
La Linda Nedra by Elena Rakochy
Artist Bio and Statement
Elena Rakochy is a sculptor from Chicago, specializing in clay and drawing inspiration from nature and interpersonal connect...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Murano Glass Abstract Sculpture Attributed to Seguso
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wonderful small-scale Murano glass sculpture in clear glass on a black glass plinth. Lyrical and expressive, appears to be the work of Seguso and most often would have been signed wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
20th Century Giacomo Balla for Gavina Sculpture model Nuvolo in Steel
Located in Turin, Turin
Gavina is among Italy's leading historical brands of designer furniture. Founded in the 1960s by Dino Gavina, one of the most important entrepreneurial figures in the Italian furnitu...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson,
Sweden, 1950s.
Signed.
Ebonised wood.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
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
Metal Sculpture by Salvatore Messina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Salvatore Messina, sculpture, aluminum, Italy, 1960
Salvatore Messina (1916-1982) tackled the question of movement and the concept of space through his metal sculptures. The three-d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
John Andersson, Small Sculpture, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware sculpture designed by John Andersson and produced by Höganäs Keramik c. 1950s.
“HOGANAS KERAMIK” stamp on bottom
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture by Dagmar Norell, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dagmar Norell
Sculpture by Dagmar Norell, Sweden, 1950s
Signed.
Stoneware and cork.
H: 9 cm
W: 7 cm
D: 6.5 cm
Base diameter: 5 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Cork
Winged Cube, stoneware sculpture by Carlo Zauli , 1970
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milan, IT
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, 1950’s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Italian
Produced by Bitossi in Italy
Dimensions: (W x D x H): 32 x 15 x 16 cm
...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
American Mid-Century Carousel Motorcycle
Located in New York, 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
San Polo ceramic sculpture of an Archer
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) large ceramic sculpture of a torso wrapped in a white loin cloth of an archer with a brass bow resting on an ebonized wood base (by SAN POLO)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Figure on Wood Base, Signed Robert Stoller '1934'
By Robert Stoller
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This abstract bronze figure is by California artist Robert Stoller (1936-). Striking from a distance, the position and the texture of the figure stand o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Virginio Ferrari French Modern Polished Steel Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern abstract polished steel sculpture. (VIRGINIO FERRARI).
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
Mid-Century Italian Modern Abstract Blush Marble Sculpture on Base
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern (1960s) abstract blush marble sculpture, mounted on a rectangular black base.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Modern Abstract Stone Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern (1960s) abstract stone sculpture.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Vintage Abstract Sculpture of Two Combined Figures
Located in New York, NY
Vintage abstract sculpture of two combined figures.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Wall Hanging Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall hanging sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson,
Sweden, 1960s.
Earthenware.
Signed.
Measures: H: 24 cm
W: 19.5 cm
D: 19.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Michel Chauvet, Méditerranée, Modern Sculpture, France, 1949
Located in New York, NY
This plaster sculpture by Michel Chauvet, the notable midcentury French artist, captures the grace of the human form in motion.
Unique piece. Monogrammed: M. CHT.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpture, Anonymous, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, anonymous,
Sweden, 1960s.
Bronze and stone.
Measure: H: 78.5 cm
Base dimensions:
H: 3.5 cm
W: 10 cm
L: 16 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Mirror Polished Bronze Abstract Objects by Barbara Beretich
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a stunning and rare collection of mirror polished bronze figures by Barbara Beretich from her estate. This collection contains 7 total pieces; we have 3 different figures represented. One group has 4 pieces (5" x 4.5" x 2"), one group has 2 ( 4" x 4" x 2"), and the the last is a single piece (3.5" x 2" x 2") Please see pictures. We have decided to offer this group of pieces as a collection. This is a great opportunity to have such a prolific collection of Beretich pieces; these figures will be sure to draw attention. They work well together and display well within a bowl.
During her younger years in California, Beretich's family raised multiple animals including hogs, cows, sheep and horses. This was often a prominent influence in her sculpture. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a BA in art. The following year Beretich spent time in Europe where she met and became lifelong friends with French artist, Francoise Gilot.Ater Europe, she moved to Claremont CA...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
C. Jere Mid-Century Bronze and Black Marble Whirlwind Spiral Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century abstract standing sculpture of a spiral whirlwind form comprised of bronze rods and shavings, mounted in a cylindrical black ma...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Abstracted Figure in Bronze by Sanford 'Sandy' Decker
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful abstract figure in bronze by well known sculpture, Sanford (Sandy) Decker. The patina is a beautiful shade of chocolate brown. It has aged well, bronze highlights can be seen. The base is bronze and a part of the sculpture . It is signed, "Decker" and dated "68" on the base.
"Sanford Decker...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Giacomo Benevelli Chromed Sculture, 60s
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Sculpture ‘Ljusgård’ by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1980
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture ‘Ljusgård’ designed by Lars Erik Falk,
Sweden, 1980.
Acrylic glass and string.
Measures: H: 41 cm / 16''
W: 22.5 cm / 9''
D: 22.5 cm / 9''
Provenance: Uppsala A...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
String, Acrylic
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
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Small Handmade Vase / Sculpture, Silver Plate, Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small handmade vase or abstract sculpture. Executed in silver-plate in similar style to works by artists such as Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti or Lucio Fontana.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Abstract Geometric Silver-Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A slick, curved silver-plated vase by Lino Sabattini. Signed "Lino Sabattini / Cormorano 1966/2000, Collezione Sabattini Italy" on the face of the piece; and stamped "Sabattini Made ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Metal
Sculptures Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of sculptures by unknown artist. Probably produced in Sweden.
Signed “MR 66 15/20” and the other “MR 66 17/20”.
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Mackintosh Pair of Vases "Black & White" by Sabattini
Located in Turin, Turin
The original design of this gorgeous pair of Vases is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Charles Rennie Mackintosh Vase "HouseHill" by Colle, Matte
Located in Turin, Turin
The original design of this gorgeous Vase is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at least th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
20th Century Charles Rennie Mackintosh Vase "HouseHill" by Colle, Glossy
Located in Turin, Turin
The original design of this gorgeous Vase is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at least th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
20th Century Group Np2 Nerone Ceccarelli Giancarlo Patuzzi Wooden Sculpture 60's
Located in Turin, Turin
Nerone Ceccarelli was an Italian sculptor. He worked under the banner of research characterized by the integration of art and architecture, while he developed sculptures linked to a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Still Life" Bronze Sculpture Signed Phillips
By Phillips
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This monumental abstract sculpture stands on a pedestal at 67" high. Comprised of 5 large shapes, it is signed "Phillips '85" and entitled "Still Life". The bronze has a nice patina ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture Designed by Getthen Holm, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Getthen Holm,
Sweden. 1970s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 30 cm / 11 3/4"
W: 36 cm / 14 1/4"
D: 32 cm / 12 1/2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture by Johny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Johny Mattsson,
Denmark. 1950s.
Pine and teak.
Stamped.
Measures: H: 36.5 cm / 1' 2 1/2"
W: 11.5 cm / 4 1/2"
D: 11.5 cm / 4 1/2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson,
Denmark. 1950s.
Pine and teak.
Stamped.
Measures: H: 31.5 cm / 12 1/4"
W: 6.7 cm / 2 1/2"
D: 5.5 cm / 2 1/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Johny Mattsson,
Denmark, 1950s.
Pine and teak.
Signed.
Measures:
H: 91 cm / 3'
W: 7.5 cm / 3"
D: 6.8 cm / 2 3/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
James Prestini Steel Construction #293 Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
James Prestini steel construction #293 sculpture; nickel-plated steel stacked geometric forms.
Signed underside, From the Private Art Collection Harris Bank Chicago
Additional provenance: Staempfli Gallery, New York Acquired via The Arts Club of Chicago in 1975
exhibited: Kyle Morris...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Apple Sculpture by Per Hammarström, Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Apple sculpture by Per Hammarström,
Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Per Hammarström is one of Sweden’s most highly regarded ceramicists. Per’s work doesn’t conform to the Swedish style of simplicity; instead he loves colour and texture, and exploring the multi-faceted function of ceramics. Per began his training at the Gustavsbergs Porcelain Studio in 1978, which is sadly no longer in existence. In 1984 he opened his own studio in Strängnäs, and has worked in this manner ever since.
Per’s work is characterised by organic forms and his own distinctive glazes, often in bright colours and strong contrasts. His work is unique, each piece starting out as a roughly thrown form, which is worked and transformed into bowls that are characterised by their delicacy and translucency. The organic form is embodied in the textured ceramics of Per. His works are either made from stoneware or porcelain.
The inspiration of much of his work is the sea, but he also draws from flora and fauna; and the changing of the seasons. The undulating colours of the sea, sky and land manifest themselves in his delicately crafted and vividly coloured ceramics. Through elaborate dining-ware and ceramic ornaments...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Zebra Sculpture Designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby,
Sweden, 1940s.
Stoneware and lacquered wooden base.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 21 cm / 8 1/4"
W: 17 cm / 6 3/4"
D: 14.5 cm / ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wood, Lacquer
Sculpture Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1950’s.
Stoneware and wood.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 17.5 cm / 6 3/4"
W: 20 cm / 8”
D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/3”
Gunnar Nylund was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wood
American Designer, Small Abstract Sculpture, Metal, Brass, Paint, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A Small Abstract Sculpture, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s-1960s. In metal partially perforated and painted. Rests on a brass base...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Enzo Mari Style Sculpture
By Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari style sculpture, solid steel mass with architectural elements.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Richard Harvey Sculpta-Grille Model C-20 Freestanding Room Divider, 1959
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This freestanding model C-20 Sculpta-Grille room divider by Richard Harvey for Harvey Design Workshop, Inc was conceptualized and designed in the 1950s a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960s Brutalist Bronze Tabletop Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Brutalist tabletop sculpture being a linear assemblage of bronze twig like rods of varying lengths stacked on a square aluminum base. Letters 'HF' a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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