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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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
Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Rabbit
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art rabbit sculpture by Abraham Palatnik. Original label on bottom: Made in Brazil. Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) is a Brazilian artist and inventor who...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Dino Martens Pesce Glass Fish Sculpture for Aureliano Toso Italy 1950's
Located in Troy, MI
Dino Martens Pesce for Aureliano Toso
Italy circa 1950's
Hand blown elongated fish sculpture with internal striping of colorful canes and applied glass eyes
17 inch width
1.75 inc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Livio Seguso Murano Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Livio Seguso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium green apple with gray bird Italian art glass sculpture. Documented to designer Livio Seguso, with original label s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Italian Hauy Pouigo Perched Bird Sculpture with Horn & Dore Bronze
By Hauy Pouigo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in , this Hauy Pouigo Perched Bird Sculpture with natural Horn and Dore Bronze.
This is a wonderful example of Hauy Pouigo artistic design, made in Florence Italy circa 1970s
Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Red Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Rooster Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and millefiori flowers Italian art glass rooster figure, sculpture or paperweight. Attributed to Ga...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Life-Size Italian Galgo Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
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
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Barbini Salviati Murano White Ribbons Gold Base Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white ribbons art glass bird sculpture with gold flecks base. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for the Salviati company. Labelled with an ea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano glass transparent horse sculpture by Zanella Arnaldo 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Clear Murano glass sculpture depicting a rearing horse, Arnaldo Arnaldo 1980.
Murano Glass Sculpture: Horse by Arnaldo Zanella
This fascinating Murano...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1970's Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes. Endearing Mother and baby .
Largest giraffe measure approximately : 14.25" tall x 17.25 long x 7...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Stylized Ceramic Cat by Brayton Laguna, California – 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and elegantly stylized ceramic cat sculpture attributed to Brayton Laguna Pottery, crafted in Laguna Beach, California, circa 1950s.
This piece is a striking example of mid-c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Pianon Pulcino' bird Execution Vetreria Vistosi 1962
Located in Vigevano, PV
Spherical shape. H: 23cm. Execution: Vetreria Vistosi. Glass, colorless and orange with fused crushed glass, applied murrine as eyes; feet made of bent copper wire.
Literature: Cf. M...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Alfredo Barbini Cenedese Aquarium Object 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful and heavy Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of three fishes and sea plants within clear glass. Made for Cenedese in Italy circa 1960s. Excellent vintage condi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Cast metal bird.
W 2.5 x D 4.5 x H 2.5 in
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture. Heavy for size. Superior Quality. Looks great on a bookshelf or table. Good hand polished condition, light...
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1980s Korean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Majolica Fish Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife oysters platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of seaweeds, starfish , oysters , mussel
Nautical style.
8.3 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Stunning Nos Liberty Style Omersa Brown Leather Pig Footstool Large and Medium
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Pig footstool.
This listing is for one medi...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red
velvet, figure of the Ea...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for wisdom and learning, these are the perfect sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Mid Century Rare Davide Sculpture, Gypsum, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful and unique Davide Sculpture, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Davide sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one item available.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
Italian Midcentury Rocking Horse. Italian midcentury rattan rocking horse/sculpture after Albini. Italy, circa 1960.
Dimensions: H 23 in. x W 30 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Great Sculpture of a Bear Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970ties
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A powerful stylized sculpture of a bear in solid smoke grey glass. It is hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. The typical design of Livio Seguso in the 1970s. The base w...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Brass Large Crocodile Nutcracker, Attributed to Walter Bosse, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Toronto, CA
Charming and functional, this Mid-Century Modern brass crocodile nutcracker is attributed to Austrian designer Walter Bosse and dates to the 1950s. Made from solid brass, this sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
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This is a lovely ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
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20th Century Italian 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.
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
This is a stellar,...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Paire of Brass Ducks, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative small ducks is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Sitting Cheetah Made of Molded Ceramic, Marked X.MY
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This is a very elegantly shaped sitting cheetah that was molded and not cast as most of the animal figurines from the midcentury period. Hand painted. With its height of 62cm (24.4 i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable ceramic and well executed Cheetah sculpture is signed by the maker Ronzan of Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hippo Decor by Gordon and Jane Martz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular hippo sculpture designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios USA, c. 1955
glazed stoneware with sgraffito. Absolutely wonderful decorative piece. In great condi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sergio Bustamante Life Size Brass Walrus
Located in Hanover, MA
Life sized brass and copper sculpture of a walrus created by Sergio Bustamante of Mexico circa 1960’s.
Part of his magical menagerie of polished brass creatures.
Very good condition ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mario Buccellati pair of Italian Silver Penguin-Form Magnum Wine Coolers
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of realistically modeled as a male and female penguins, the hinged heads opening to reveal a bottle compartment Mario Buccellati was one of the most remarkable Italian jeweler...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of starfish, seaweeds, oyster, shell.
Nautical style.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture Staffordshire England 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Yorkshire Dog Sculpture was produced in Staffordshire, Engla...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
De Stijl Firenze Wood and Metal Bird Goose Sculpture, circa 1970
By De Stijl
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Italian company De Stijl designed this beautiful goose sculpture in Firenze. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The bird is finely hand-made with silvered metal and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Bull Sculpture by Franco Bottaro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Murano glass large bull sculpture by Franco Bottaro.
Hand blown with clear and smoky glass.
Signed Bottaro Murano.
Measurements: 11.5” Wide, 5.5” Deep, 8.25” High.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Bird Pheasant Sculpture Bird 1960s.
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano hand blown glass bird sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Hunting Crouching Brass Cat Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass figurine depicts a cat in a crouching position, hunting and ready to pounce on its prey. The cat is sculpted in Modernist style w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s.
This fantastic Mur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Pair of Brass Herons Sculpture in a Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th pair of brass Herons sculpture
You can turn the herons as you want.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
Murano White Pulegoso Bubbles Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white "Pulegoso" bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture. The piece is signed underneath ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Mid-Century 1970s Italian Terracotta Hand Painted Whimsical Giraffe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large mid-century terracotta hand painted glazed whimsical Giraffe posed in lying position, made in Italy. In fine original , very little loss to glazing, as seen in the black mane. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of a fish, seaweeds,starfish and oyster.
Nautical style.
7.3 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1970s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Italian Sculpture
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A murano glass sculpture of a bird hand-crafted in Italy in the Seventies, colors, the gold inside the glass and style are in the manner of Barovier. This Murano Glass Bird is an ex...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kay Bojesen oak elephant signed, Denmark, 1960s. Complete with moveable parts. Very good original condition. Signed on the feet: Bojesen Made in Denmark. Bojesen is primarily known f...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed & Numbered, Limited Edition
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed & Numbered, Limited Edition
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This mid-century mo...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Black Donkey Caddy after Manuel Felguerez Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s after Manuel Felguerez Handmade Black Donkey Caddy Mexico
Painted metal with two rings
Ideal napkin holder kitchen caddy miscellaneous storage.
Un...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Murano Purple and Violet Swan Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Murano purple and violet Italian art glass sculpture features a swan.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze Deer Figurines
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of bronze deer consists of one buck and one doe, with the buck standing upright displaying his antlers and the doe grazing on the ground.
The brass has nic...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Klassik and very collectible ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, circa the 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage con...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Abstract Lucite Sculpture by Astrolite for Ritts in Los Angeles
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Abstract Lucite sculpture featuring two fish swinging in the shape of a yin-yang. The large bottom fish is a 10” long sculpture serving as the base, with a second Top...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Murano-Style Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano-Style Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture, Red & Amber, 30cm
Elegant hand-blown glass fish sculpture in the Murano style, featuring vibrant amber, red, and black tones with c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1920s Whippet Greyhound Dogs Concrete Entryway Wall Sculptures Vintage Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states.
Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
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.