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 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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Stunning Vintage Bassano Ceramic Bust Of A Rhinoceros * Free Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning vintage Italian ceramic bust of a rhino. This charming and delightful sculpture is a real work of art and is extremely realistic. Made in Bassano Italy it boasts fabulous de...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of rabbit sculptures designed by Hanna W, Sweden, 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hanna W
Pair of sculptures designed by Hanna W, Sweden, 1983
Signed.
Carved Stone.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large ceramic sculpture of Leopard Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Indulge in the allure of this large ceramic sculpture portraying a magnificent leopard. Crafted in Italy during the 1960s, this vintage masterpiece is a testament to the skilled hand...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Monkey Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s, Glazed Stoneware
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 15.5 cm / 6''
W: 19 cm / 7 1/2''
D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/4''
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture of Bloodhound, Anonymous, Glazed Clay, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, anonymous,
Italy 1950s.
Glazed clay.
Representing a bloodhound.
Measurements:
H: 86 cm/ 2' 7/8"
W: 50 cm/ 1' 7 3/4"
D: 40 cm/ 1' 3 7/8"
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Sculpture, Gösta Grähs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic sculpture, Gösta Grähs,
Sweden. 1999.
Stoneware.
Unique.
Dimensions:
H: 35 cm/ 13 25/32"
D: 18 cm/ 7 3/32"
Gösta Grähs was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in th...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted leopard Sculpture Ronzan Signed, Italy, 1950s
By Lenci
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish Leopard sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was Fabricated in Italy Signed. Ronzan numbered 1211/3
This porcelain sculpture of a Leopard is made by the Italian a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dog Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass puppy dog figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Huge Bruno Gambone Greige Stoneware Goat Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic standing lion made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Very rare to find in this huge goat version and in excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Recumbent Lion Figure, Continental, Bronze Animal Sculpture, After Barye
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage recumbent lion figure. A Continental, bronze animal sculpture after Antoine-Louis Barye, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Superb detail accentuates thi...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Rare Medium Tiger Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Original Italian ceramic, perfect condition, one teeth missing - shown on pictures. Produced in 1960s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming poodle figurine, made of brass designed by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Donkey Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian Mid-Century shaker set, displaying a donkey. A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of metal and wood. In go...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Cedar Witco Tiki Cat, c1960s
By Witco
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Crafted from cedar wood, known for its beautiful grain and enduring quality, this sculpture stands an impressive 41.375 inches high and 5 inches in width and depth. Its vertical form...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Branch Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical yellow colored Cockatoo on a Branch by Fame California Potter William Maddux.
A great example of Hawaiian mania that swept the USA After WWII with...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Ceramic Shellfish Ashtray, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
French vintage 1960's-1970's ceramic ashtray by Vallauris in the shape of an orange brown shellfish with specks of gold on the edges.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Collection of 12 Bronze Sculptures by Wm Otto for La Brea Tar Pits
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare collection of twelve miniature bronze ice age mammal sculptures that were created by Wm Otto for the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits museum and gift shop c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bruno Gambone Glazed Ceramic Bull Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone glazed ceramic or stoneware standing bull, Italy, 1970s. Signed on underside "GAMBONE ITALY". This graphic and sculptural bull is at once whimsical and austere and make...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century set of 10 lion knife rests, chrome plated, French. Some wear commensurate with age & use. One foot lacking. Measures: 2 7/8" W, 1/2" D, 1 1/8" H.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
1960's Art Glass Fish Designed by Stanislav Honzík for Nový Bor Glassworks
By Stanislav Honzik, Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of three glass fish designed by academic painter and designer Stanislav Honzík in 1958. Produced by Nový Bor Glassworks in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. Marked.
The first fish ...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue over cobalt blue Italian art glass giraffe figure sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, circ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Nils Olsson Swedish Mid-Century Graduated Set Hand Painted Wooden Horses
By Nils Olsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and typically Scandinavian Swedish mid-century hand painted graduated set of carved wooden horse figures by Nils Olsson and dating from around 1950. The figures are each similarly carved standing from a very miniature example to a very large horse. They are simply carved with shaped heads and raised ears and each is hand painted with a patterned saddle and harness and simple facial styling, The saddle is painted with a stylized floral design in tones of blue, black, orange and yellow against an off-white ground with with green/blue edging with the straps similarly decorated and painted against a bright orange ground. The miniature variant has a slightly different coloring and patterning due to the limitations of its size but is an original part of the set. The second largest horse is painted with initials G.E.B. and the three mid-sized horses all retain their original makers paper labels for Nils Olsson. The miniature horse measures...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Articulated Model of a Fish w/ Green Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 20th century silver plate articulated model of a fish with incised details and glass eyes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Ronneby, Sweden, Blue Glass Fish, Art Glass, 1970s - FREE SHIPPING
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Swedish Fish Animal Sculpture in Art Glass from FM Konstglas Ronneby Sweden. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 18x6x11cm
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Modernist Mid-Century Wood and Stone Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic stylized wood bird sculpture. Brass beak and natural stone base. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano Glowing Uranium Italian Art Glass Frog Paperweight Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing green with olive spots Italian art glass frog sculpture, paperweight. or figurine. Created in the manner of the Salviati company. The piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" serie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Mid 20th Century Brass Wall Hanging Crawfish Crayfish Prawn Lobster 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid 20th century brass wall hanging sculpture / figurine in the shape of a crawfish / crayfish/ prawn. Made in Taiwan - Republic of China.
Dimensions:
11.75" x 6.5" x 4" (Wi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rimini Blue Cat Made of Ceramics by Aldo Londi, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Rimini Blue cat made of ceramics by Aldo Londi,1960
This is a rare model, the cat is handmade.
Has no chips or damage. It is a nice piece made ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Hand Blown Penguin Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a penguin in blue and yellow colored glass figurine with gold murine.
Handcrafted bea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Paper Machee Sculpture of a Leopard by Bert van Oers, 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare one of a kind Mid-Century Modern sculpture of a leopard.
Design by Bert van Oers.
Striking Dutch design dated 1980.
Original hand-crafted and hand-painted paper mac...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine, Paper
Mid Century Modern Ram's Head Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This mid-century Rams head figurine serves as an ideal decorative accent, doubling as a functional bookend. Crafted with meticulous hand-carved embellishments, it boasts a charming n...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mid 20th Century Pressed Steel Hobby Horse, Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 20th Century Pressed steel hobby horse.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Boxer Dog Life-Size Majolica Statue Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An eye-catching and ornamental vintage life-size figurine of a boxer dog, standing 34 inches tall. This handcrafted and hand-painted statue, made from glazed ceramic/pottery, was pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Sleek Bronze Seagull Skimmer by P.S. Bowe Circa 1983
Located in Bernville, PA
Incredible sleek bronze Seagull Skimmer by P.S. Bowe mounted on a beautiful mahogany base. Bronze is signed and marked on bottom P.S. Bowe circa 1983 3 of 7. Dimensions 30 inches lon...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stunning pair of vintage ceramic leopards sculptures made in Italy 1960s
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning pair of vintage female and male ceramic leopard sculptures, Italy 1960.
Beautiful set of two vintage glazed ceramic leopard sculptures. Made i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Italian Modern Green Ceramic Horse Pottery Sculpture or Statue
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s, probably Italian. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful green color.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Etruscan Horse Bronze Sculpture in style of Frederick Weinberg, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful small scale Etruscan horse bronze sculpture in the style of Frederick Weinberg, circa 1960s. Minimalist and modern, with stunning detailed etchings along the horses body.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Cenedese Murano Attributed Art Glass Stylized Bird Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This stylized art glass bird sculpture or figurine is unsigned, but being attributed to Cenedese Murano, and as such, originating from Italy and dating to approximately 1960 and done...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
White Hand-Painted Porcelain Poodle Dogs by Lomonosov, Soviet, 1960s, Set of 2
By Lomonosov
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is an adorable pair of vintage mid-century modern Lomonosov Soviet Imperial Russia hand-painted fine porcelain sitting white poodle dog figurines, dating back to the 1960s.
Cra...
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1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
Edward Lindahl for Gustavsberg Knip Wink Owl Sweden 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Warm-hearted, humorous winking owl figurine was designed in 1962 by Edward Lindahl for Gustavsberg as a part of Minerva series. The series consists of three stoneware owls with swel...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in red cased in amber glass with a large white button with la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Three Decorative Elephant Sculpture Statues Brass Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Three decorative elephant sculpture statues made of brass. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Biggest made of brass and marked with label. The size given in the dimen...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Mache Paper Roster, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mache Paper Roster.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Mache paper, wo...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Lomonosov Russian Porcelain Black/ White English Pointer Dog Figurine
By Lomonosov
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Evoke the timeless grace of classic English charm with this exquisite porcelain English Pointer dog figurine. Perfectly captured in a serene resting pose, this large statuette showca...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Stylish Vintage Porcelain Statue of shepherd dog with label Spana
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Carved Wood Sandpiper
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful vintage hand carved wood bird sculpture. Features a sandpiper bird, carved smooth, connected to a natural wood base with a metal rod. Stamped "DMR" by the maker on the ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue, turquoise and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik. Abraham Palatnik (born in 1928) is a Brazilian artist and inventor whose innovations i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Bronze Articulated Crab Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A well detailed and patinated articulated bronze crab sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures .5"W x 7"D x 6.25"H. A wonderful bluish green p...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati
A fine piece from one of the most prestigious jewellers of the world, this realistic freestanding model is made by and signed Mario...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Midcentury Danish Handcarved Wood Bird, circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Danish hand-carved wooden bird, circa 1950. Rounded body shape with feather-like carvings on the breast and wings. Black bead eyes.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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