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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

By Ferro & Lazzarini 1

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Exceptional Murano glass rabbit sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, dating to the 1960s and made in Italy. This charming sculptural piece is crafted from vibrant uranium glass, also know...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Abraham Palatnik (Brazilian, 1928–2020) Lucite Owl Sculpture, c. 1960s–70s Cast acrylic (Lucite) with embedded optical pattern Brazil Height: 4 5/8” This refined owl sculpture repre...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of pink hand-painted metal flamingo sculptures, mid 20th century. A Palm Springs fever dream come to life, this pair will add flair to any indoor or outdoor setting. The bodic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals

By Metzler & Ortloff

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautifully designed foals by Ilmenau Porzellan, one of East Germany's famous makers of mid-century figurative art. Designed and made around 1950-1959. Delicately modelled, playful y...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Original big travertine elephant sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 5,51 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches L 14 cm x P 3 cm x c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Travertine

HOLIDAY GIFT - Charming Trio of Midcentury Ceramic Dog Figurines - Hand-Painted

By Kaiser

Located in Bochum, NRW

A delightful set of three midcentury ceramic dog figurines, each hand-painted in warm brown and ivory tones with lifelike expressions and poses. This sculptural trio includes: - A r...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Brass and Hand Painted Paper Mache Owl Sculpture, Sergio Bustamante, 1970's

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Culver City, CA

A rare and monumental owl sculpture by Mexican master artist Sergio Bustamante, standing an impressive 31 inches tall. This striking owl beautifully synthesizes everything Bustamante...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

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

Large Wicker Pig Sculpture designed by M.Lopez Torres

Located in Antwerp, BE

A decorative, life-size sculpture of a pig made of wire and rattan. An attractive sculpture for your display or living room setting. Designed by M. Lopez Torres in his own craft work...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Style: Mid-Century Modern Color: Brown Item T...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Gunzenhauser Sissach Cast Bronze Seal Figurine, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This vintage cast bronze seal figurine by Gunzenhauser Sissach is a beautifully sculpted mid-century piece showcasing elegant, fluid lines and a refined stylized form. The seal is de...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Lisa Larson Bird figurine, a rare studio production for Gustavsberg, Sweden.

By Gustavsberg

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A very rare Bird figurine, by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg from a limited studio production known as "Fåglar" from 1964. This is typical of Lisa Larson's Scandinavian minimalism, a ni...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Raymond Kinghan Bird Sculpture Raku Studio Pottery Ireland 1980s

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

A mid-century bird sculpture made by the artist Raymond Kinghan in Ireland, circa the 1980s. It is a stunning example of studio pottery utilizing a raku technique. Raymond Kinghan ...

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1980s Irish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Clay

Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in San Diego, CA

Mario Lopez Torres was born in 1952 in Mexico City. From the beginning, Mario’s attention was drawn to artistic hobbies including drawing, modeling with clay and engraving. He was ...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Rattan

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern ceramic dove from the Rimini Blu series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, finished in a richly glazed cobalt-blue surface with incised geometric ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green with bubbles, and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati comp...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label

By V. Nasson & Co.

Located in Warrenton, OR

Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label This handsome black dolphin is in nice vintage condition. A nice gift for the mid-century modernist who also love...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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

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Ceramic

Ralph Lauren Crystal Teddy Bear Sculpture, Polo Bear 1990s

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The Ralph Lauren Teddy Bear tradition started in 1991 as an actual teddy bear (“Preppy Bear”), produced in tandem with Steiff, and continued as an embroidered teddy bear, that eventu...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Halloween Cat Ring Stand 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Murano Fratelli Toso Rainbow Gold Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Dog Figurine

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown rainbow Filigrana ribbons with gold flecks Italian art glass puppy dog figurine or paperweight. The piece is documented to the Fratelli ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Guido Gambone, Raymor, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an horse in a striking and very rare black and red glaze. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Great original condition. On...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

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

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Warrenton, OR

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches. It is in good vintage condition and has a ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s

By Leopold Anzengruber

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely detailed Midcentury poodle figurine, named „Peggy" from the 1950s. Designed and handcrafted by Leopold Anzengruber in Vienna, Austria. A decorative and lovely piece, made of...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Murano Salviati Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Then piece is documented to the Salviati Company. I have owne...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches

By Formia Murano

Located in Warrenton, OR

Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label Good vintage condition: There is a rough/raised area on forehead...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand

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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Fritz Heidenreich Rosenthal Mid-Century Large Pair Porcelain Doves

By Fritz Heidenreich

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and quality pair German Rosenthal mid-century large porcelain doves designed by renowned sculptor Fritz Heidenreich (German, 1895-1966). The ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Warrenton, OR

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern giraffe sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.5 inches. ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cleo Hartwig Modernist Dove Sculpture Mid Century Modern Abstract

By Cleo Hartwig

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist white dove sculpture by Cleo Hartwig, American, circa 1960s.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Mid-Century Murano Glass Horse By Seguso With Silver Foil Label

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Torquay, GB

Mid-Century Murano glass horse with original silver foil label attributed to Archimede Seguso circa 1960s. Smoked grey glass, delicately formed and in excellent vintage condition. No...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed

By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa

Located in Lisse, NL

A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Glass

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

American Mid-Century Style Bluenique Bird Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century style bluenique glass bird figurine with long tail detail made with Murano Sommerso technique (similar blue bird: 064074A)

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

20th Century English Vintage Leather Rhinoceros Footstool by Dimitri Omersa

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage English leather footstool, accent in the shape of a rhinoceros from Dimitri Omersa, in good condition. Minor fading, due to age. W...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Scandinavian Abstract Rooster Studio Ceramic, Mid-Century, Signed

Located in Andernach, DE

Studio ceramic rooster attributed by glaze and style to a Scandinavian artist around the 1970s. Fantastic rooster ‘’behaviour’’ caught so well in one simple gesture! Subtle blue, tur...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Danish Studio Pottery Bird Figurine by Poul Hauch Carlsen, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Figurine by Poul Hauch Carlsen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has ...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Limited edition bronze rhinoceros sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures 11.25"W x 4"D x 105.5"H....

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Large Hollywood Regency Brass Asian Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of crane or heron bird figurines is made of brass with sculptural, highly detailed bodies. The birds are sculpted in slightly different poses, offering an additional vi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Magnificent Murano glass sculpture depicting a bull, entirely handcrafted using the renowned “sommerso” technique. This process consists of layering contrasting colors encased in a t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s

By Bruno Gambone

Located in London, GB

Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

Rare Medium Tiger Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Owl by Josef Simon for Søholm

By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Owl Sculpture by Josef Simon for Søholm, 1960s

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking midcentury Italian ceramic panther, rendered in a high-gloss black glaze that beautifully captures both power and poise. Standing an impressive 15 inches tall, this expres...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture

By Royal Dux Bohemia

Located in New York, NY

A white porcelain owl bird, Mid-Century Modern period, by Royal Dux Bohemia, circa mid-20th century, Czechoslovakia. With makers' mark on underside as shown i...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s

By Flavia Montelupo, Bitossi

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Set of 3 Brass Giraffe Figurines, Mid Century Modern set #1

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 3 vintage sculptural brass figurines features 1 large giraffe bending down to 2 smaller giraffes, depicted with their heads held up. The highly detailed, textured figurines ca...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso Company....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s

By Gustavsberg

Located in Troy, MI

Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Bulldog Sculpture Figurine Ceramic bulldog sculpture from the Large Zoo series Designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Sweden c. 1960s Labeled to underside ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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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

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Leather Dogs by Deru 1960s set of 8

By Deru

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Set of 8 leather dogs by Deru. Made in Germany in the 1960s A perfect gift for dog lovers and Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts, as well as a distinctive decorative accent for shelves, ...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Ivo De Santis Glazed Pottery Fish Sculpture on Travertine Base for Gli Estruschi

By Ivo De Santis

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century studio quality Italian pottery ceramic fish sculpture on a travertine base by ceramics artist Ivo De Santis for his Gli Estruschi pottery studio in Florence.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Travertine

Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Classic vintage plastic squeaky toy cat „Liba, the tomcat“ with accordion body, designed in 1963 by Libuse Niklova, executed by Fatra Napajed...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s Original condition

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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.