Mid-Century Modern Animal 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
Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of solid b...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Brass
art deco 20th century design ceramic horse pink and black decoration 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French decorative art
20th century design pink and black art deco ceramic horse
Realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
In the style...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic
Italian travertine Rhino by G. Ulivieri 1970s
By Ulivieri
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handcarved rhino from solid travertine stone by G. Ulivieri 1970s. This minimalist playful animal is designed with geometric lines, capturing the animal’s architectural silhouette. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Travertine
Italian Bitossi Flavia Blue Ceramic Elephant
By Bitossi
Located in Stamford, CT
1995 Italian Bitossi Flavia blue ceramic elephant figurine. Blue crackle ceramic finish with green accents. Retains brand sticker and brand stamp on the underside.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A vintage Italian coral-colored alabaster mushroom, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A unique mid century modern vintage Italian alabaster mushroom objet, circa 1960. Tones of coral with licorice veining. Rare size - larger than your garden variety vintage Italian ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Alabaster
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet
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This mid-century modern era porcelain or ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Desktop Paperweight 1960s Mid-Century Modern, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely mysterious dodo bird figurine, flightless and extinct, this sturdy little guy is loaded with character. Made in the 1960s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Brass
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Leather
Fish In Corals Murano Art Glass Sculpture Figure Mid-20th Century, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano, Italian art glass, three fish in a coral reef, multicolored sculpture, circa 1970.
Beautiful vintage mouth-blown Murano art glass sculpture featuring colorful tropical fish o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Blown Glass
An enormous MCM ceramic mushroom sculpture by Arnels, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental mid century modern ceramic mushroom sculpture by Arnels, circa 1960. In tones of Naples yellow and brick red, this sculpture can be displayed in a home or a garden, addi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Located in Wien, AT
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Realistic Ceramic Cheetah by Favaro Cecchetto, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Realistic Ceramic Cheetah by Favaro Cecchetto, 1960s Italy
Look into his eyes as if they were real.
The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect.
The painting is equal...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
By Marioni
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Majolica, Terracotta
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered, Limited Edition
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered
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This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches.
It is in good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Lioness" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached
Located in Warrenton, OR
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside.
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We love a bronze dog scul...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
Daum France Crystal Canada Goose Glass Sculpture on Stone
By Daum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Daum France Signed Art Glass Crystal Sculpture of a Canada Goose In Flight—no chips, cracks, or repairs.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Crystal
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sculpture Stacking Ashtrays 1950s Austrian
By Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ashtray in painted metal, with a green and gold patina. The artist is Walter bosse, and this model is the luxury one.
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sc...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1960s Mid- Century Modern - Murano Italy - Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960's mid-century modern Murano glass fish aquarium glass art sculpture with chiseled effect edges. Having six colorful tropical fish, seaweed and blue bottom. Unsigned, attributed...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Berlin and was made in the mid-20th c...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Swiss Art Deco Rabbit Porcelain Figurine by Marcel Edouard Sandoz for Langenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare white porcelain rabbit figurine, with striking red eyes, is a creation of Marcel Édouard Sandoz, designed for the Swiss porcelain manufacturer Langenthal. The figurine is m...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
MCM Recumbent Horse Sculpture by Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice MCM recumbent horse sculpture by Austin Productions, circa 1961. Great look and detail on this piece which measures 8.25"W x 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vint...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
7" Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist
Located in Warrenton, OR
7" Charcoal Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist.
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This is a stellar,...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture by Livio Seguso, 1980's
By Livio Seguso
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian decorative bird/penguin sculpture handmade in multi-color layers of Murano glass. Massive and thick glass is in dar purple/blue/grey colors glass combination.
Weight:...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1970s
Color: Gray
Item Ty...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain
Algora Porcelains
Designed from 1920 to 1949.
This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Medium Zebra Gypsum Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
French sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Zebra was produced in 60s in France.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Walter Bosse Brass Dog Figurine Jewelry Ring Holder, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse dog Ring holder Figurine Collectible.Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze item.
Walther Bosse was an Austri...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse.
This gorgeous small miniature creature with big personality designed by Walter Bosse, an expert craftsman from the golden age of Vienna bronzes is a real beauty. He designed his “black/gold” series of bronze figurines to make “as many people as possible happy.”
Excellent example of a Walter Bosse brass figurine...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Murano Italian Art Glass Sword Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1960s. A nice piece of art for any room.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
Offered for sale is a large 1960 Mid-century Modern red-orange glazed ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Bambi Ceramic
Located in Roma, IT
1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Ceramic Bambi
Rare and wonderful ceramic Bambi molded by casting and glazed in polychrome under glaze.
Designed by Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Søholm Ceramic Bird by Gerd Hiorth Petersen, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Søholm Ceramic Bird by Gerd Hiorth Petersen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern bird figurine in grey and blue crackle glazed ceramic. Created by Gerd Hiorth Petersen for Søholm Denma...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
A striking Italian mid-century porcelain sculpture of a seated zebra, circa 1970s. This exquisite work is a sup...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bottle Opener Capricorn by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle opener capricorn by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Staffordshire Ceramic Spaniel Mantle Dogs 1378 4 From Beswick, 1960s
By Beswick
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two Staffordshire Spaniel Mantle Dogs ceramic figurines was manufactured by the English Beswick manufacture during the 1960s. The catalogue number 1378-4. The figurines are made of high-quality hand-painted ceramics. Decorated with a gold chain, medallion and a cream white robe. Usually placed on fireplaces in 19th century mansions. In Scotland, these were commonly referred to as Wally dugs. The Staffordshire spaniel was the quintessential Victorian bourgeois ornament and a status symbol. No fireplace was complete without a pair of spaniels standing guard. Staffordshire dogs are now collector's objects. The quality of modeling and painting the figures may vary. Many copies have been produced, but originals in good condition and in the right pairs are now rare. Victorian tales describe the usefulness of placing Staffordshire spaniel figures on window sills. One story tells that a woman may have placed figures on her front window. If the spaniels were facing away from each other, her husband was at home. If he was far away, the dogs would face each other. As her lover walked past the house, he would have known if it was safe to visit her without her husband knowing.
John Beswick...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cute Realistic Ceramic Baby Leopard from Italy, 1960s / 70s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Cute Realistic Ceramic Baby Leopard from Italy, 1960s / 70s
Look into his eyes as if they were real.
The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect.
The painting is equa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Italian Terracotta Cheetah Glazed Bell Accessory 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite Italian terracotta cheetah bell from the 1970s is a rare and collectible treasure. Hand-painted and glazed with remarkable craftsmans...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candleholder (cat) (Marked)
(The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting)
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco “Horse”, silver-plated metal and marble, Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sculpture by renowned artist Boris Lovet-Lorski, depicting a majestic horse in a completely stylized pose, with elongated shapes and gentle curves. The legs are simple...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Silver Plate
Solid Bronze Scorpio, circa 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative and artful solid bronze scorpio with fine wire legs and detailed face with eyes. The ends of the claws are decorated with leaf-like ornaments. Very nice patina. Probably f...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art.
Archimede Se...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Rare Finnish art glass object. Sakari Pykälä penguin for Riihimäen lasi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare vintage hand-blown Finnish art glass figurine in the shape of a penguin from Riihimäen lasi made by Sakari Pykälä. He was one of Finland's most talented Postwar and cont...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted Ceramic. Perfectly representations of this majestic being, stern, watchful and obedient at the same time.
Elegan...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Extra Large Brass Deer by Sarreid ltd, Spain 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Extra Large Brass Deer by Sarreid, Spain 1970s
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Art Glass Swan by Sergio Costantini, Gold Aventurine Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and elegant Murano art glass swan sculpture created by renowned Italian glass artist Sergio Costantini. This stunning piece showcases the artist's signature craftsmanship wit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1960s Teakwood Lion Figurine by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg Denmark
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage 1960s teakwood lion toy brush figurine was designed by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg Denmark. It was created using teakwood, a high-q...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative, lovely detailed sculpture/ figurine, vintage from the 1950s, portraying a sitting nude African woman with a brass bracelet wearing a skirt. Designed and h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only on...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern animal 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 animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Sergio Bustamante, and Abercrombie & Fitch. 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 animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $34 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $877.