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 Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
20th Century Gold-Brown Italian Horse Murano Glass Sculpture by Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian horse sculpture made of hand blown colored Murano glass, designed and produced by Pino Signor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Venetian Gold Glass Bird Figure
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Murano Venetian gold and colorless glass bird figure, likley a Tern, possibly Salviati. 1960-70s.
Dimensions: 6.5" H x 6" W x 3.5" D.
Dealer: S13...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha “Vulkano” Glazed Ceramic Horse, 1960s
By Kurt Tschörner, Ruscha
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon 1960s “Vulkano” glazed ceramic horse by Kurt Tschörner for notable West German pottery studio Ruscha Keramik.
Very lively stylized sculpture of a horse with head thrown back and left leg raised displays strikingly powerful elegance from every angle. White clay finished in Tschörner’s signature super-saturated “Vulcano” lava-colored reddish-orange glaze, with various shades of olive green adorning the forelocks and tail.
Pose has been likened to that of one of the subjects of German Expressionist painter Franz Marc’s 1911 painting...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lisa Larsen Ceramic Lion, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Lisa Larsen, Gustavsberg
Located in Round Rock, TX
A fun and whimsical ceramic lion by famed ceramic artist Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg's "Africa Series".
Well crafted with a lovely form and beautiful eart...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Brass Gazelle with Baby
Located in Vallejo, CA
A large vintage brass gazelle with its baby. Beautiful gold patina and details formed into the brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1960s Curtis Jere 3 Birds in Flight Sculpture on Stone Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Curtis Jere 3 Birds In Flight Sculpture On Stone Base with Label
Lobster shown on wire net that completes the nautical sculpture
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960
By Deru
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960. Wonderful examples with perfect warm patina to the leather. Both marked on feet and in overall good condition. Rivets are on underside.
Large hippo...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Curtis Jere Bird in Flight Sculpture on Stone for Artisan House
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage abstract 'Bird in Flight' sculpture signed C. Jere for Artisan House, circa 1970s. This piece is made of mixed metals with beautifully aged patina and is mounted on a heavy s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Vintage Feng Shui Gilt Bronze Bull Ox Money Figurine
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bronze Asian Bull Sculpture
Feng shui Gilt Bronze Stock Market Bull Wealth Money Ox
8 d x 3 w x 3.88 tall
Preowned vintage
Review images.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Brass American Eagle "1776" Bookends by Philadelpha Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of brass American eagle "1776" bookends by Philadelpha Manufacturing Co., circa 1970s. The eagles are in very good vintage condition and measure 5.5"W x 6"D x 6.75"H. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Italian White Porcelain Sculpture of a Calm, Sitting Greyhound
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian Midcentury white porcelain sculpture depicting a greyhound dog sitting obediently on his behind. Lend an air of elegance t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Italian Murano Art Glass Love Birds Barbini Seguso, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Italian Murano love birds, hand-blown in gold art glass along with blue and magenta pink hues, attributed to designer Alfredo Bar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Hand Painted Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture by Bing & Grondahl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand painted porcelain polar bear sculpture by Bing & Grondahl of Denmark, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crcks and measures a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Uranium Blue Yellow Green Italian Art Glass Bird Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow over blue Italian art glass dove bird sculptural bowl. The bird is documented to the Cenedese company, and attrib...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Mid-Century Mixed Metal Small Parrot Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural Parrot bird on metal perch, made of mixed metals (copper, brass). This 1970s piece follows the style of Sergio Bustamante. The mix of metals adds vibrancy and depth to the...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1975 Modern Art Glass Lion Table Sculpture Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
For Kosta Boda Art Glass Large Lion Bertil Vallien Kennel Zoo
Elegant Glass Table Sculpture
10.25 x 6.5 x 2 d
Original vintage preowned condition
Refer to imag...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bird Dove Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass dove bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" series. The figurine still retains an intact original "Archimede Seguso - Murano - Made In Italy" label underneath. Nicely detailed piece, giving it great character. It has a little tail as well. Would make a great desk companion, or display it on a side table or curio cabinet. Midcentury era. Collectors item. Measures: 4 3/4" long x 2 3/8" wide x 3 1/8" tall.
Literature:
Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bitossi Fish Tray, Ceramic, White, Matte Brown, Pink, Blue, Incised, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi fish tray, ceramic, white, matte brown, pink, blue, incised, signed. Large scale hand thrown pottery tray with white glaze over raw claw. The body...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Hand Blown Glass Cat Sculpture in Sommerso Glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano handblown glass cat sculpture in Sommerso glass. Heavy glass sculpture in very vibrant colors.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Large Asian Brass Deer Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative Vintage Brass Stag Pair in reclining position.Perhaps mythological creatures, each recumbent with patterned saddles with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Rimini Blu Ceramic Horses by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Imposing pair of Italian handmade ceramic horse sculptures in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bit...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand-Painted Porcelain Great Dane Sculpture by Bing & Grondahl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand-painted porcelain Great Dane dog sculpture by Bing & Grondahl of Denmark, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist silvered horse knife rests-set of twelve,
20th Century
(NY9205/IRR)
The twelve cast solid silvered plate horses are depicted in full ga...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Toucan Figurine in Black - Brazil
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A painted ceramic bird figurine. Made in Brazil, this small statue is of a toucan, in black, sitting upon a brown tree branch. His beak is in yellow and p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century Grey European Lead Bust of a Horse Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic profile of a raised horse head in lead with beautiful handcrafted details. The animal bust is mounted on a rectangular base with multiple bevel. The horse head has always r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Lead
Tall Whimsical Rooster Masterwork Hand Painted Gem Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Proud rooster- A master work sculpture designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017)
This is a tall, creative handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed sculpture of a standing rooster. It was designed and hand painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner working at Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe over the past 50 years.
Creative design, lovely vivid colors in blue, green, and cream , good opportunity to collect.
Dimensions: 16 inches tall
Glaze: fine colors that only Eva Fritz-Lindner could execute by hand
Designer signature: signature i 3 on base
Only one.
Most of her larger sculptures were likely produced in less than 50 copies based upon research and all were hand painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique.
Photographed in natural daylight for your viewing pleasure.
Provenance: private German collection.
Handmade, hand painted, hand glazed
About the artist:
The bold folk art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn.
From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Vintage Solid Brass Ramshead Bust
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a midcentury vintage solid brass bust of a Ramshead. This large Ramshead is hand Chased and Stands on a black wooden pedestal. This Ramsh...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Life Size Sergio Bustamante Mexican Modern Mixed Metal Lion Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Sergio Bustamante Mexican Modern mixed metal Lion sculpture.
Offered for sale is a large and important early Mexican modernism mixed metals sculptur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base
5 Birds Ascending in Flight
Vintage Brutalist sculpture
Richly textured with p...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the Fornasa De Murano A L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Large Mid Century Brass Elephant Sculpture Statue
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large vintage heavy brass elephant statue stands with its trunk up which is said to bring good fortune, money, and goodwill.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Sommerso Fish Sculpture in Vibrant Green
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Sommerso fish Sculpture in vibrant green With large yellow eyes.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Brass Swan Magazine Rack
Located in New York, NY
Magazine rack in the style of Maison Jansen, all brass construction. Fun, detailed head and swan shape will hold lots of magazines or newspapers. Overall good condition. Hand polished.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. Documented to desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Midcentury Sphinx Cat by Bagni
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Italian Bagni Pottery Sphinx Cat.
Signed, "Italy", On The Bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Massive Handled Jug / Vase by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM ceramiche / pottery handled jug / vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a great color, texture and intri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bijan Studio on Top of the World Bronze Alabaster Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Bijan
Located in Miami, FL
Original Bijan Studio Bronze on Alabaster Sculpture titled On Top Of The World by Artist Bijan.
Beautiful Statue, Figurine or Table Sculpture of a Clown Boy balancing with his Enamel hand-painted Umbrella on the round World and his Poodle dog balancing on Top of a cylinder tube.
The Scene is mounted on an Alabaster Stone Base.
Due to age and use the bronze has spotting and tarnish to it.
The Circus...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel
Graziella Laffi Articulated Fish Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Made Articulated Fish Sculpture, by Graziella Laffi, Peru, circa 1950s. Signed, see last photo. It is constructed of hand hammered verd...
Category
1950s Peruvian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue to clear Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati Company. Have owned several with labels and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Midcentury American Modern Brass Unicorn Sculpture on Square Base
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American Modern brass sculpture depicting a unicorn in realistic style standing on its hind legs, supported on a flattened square base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Italian 1970s Brass 'Praying Mantis' Floor Sculpture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Large Italian 1970s Brass 'Praying Mantis' Floor Sculpture.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Marilyn Neuhart Alexander Girard Doll Textiles & Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Hand Made Doll, by Marilyn Neuhart for Textiles & Objects, which was a "pop up shop" conceived by Alexander Girard and sponsored by Herman Miller in May of 1961. See the last tw...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Linen, Silk
F. Mortini Horse Head Italian Modernist Painted Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage horse head sculpture by Italian designer F. Mortini is made of terracotta, painted to appear as patinated bronze.
Dimensions:
Height 18-3/4 inches
Width 28-1/...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Solid Figural Elephant Puzzle / Sculpture in Walnut by Deborah D. Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible craftsmanship on this very hard to find solid staved walnut elephant puzzle / paperweight / sculpture designed and handcrafted by artist Deborah Bump, circa 1978. The piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
C. Danda, Modern Carved Green Stone Sculpture of a Doe with Her Fawn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Striking and finely polished Stone Sculpture. Carved and polished deep green stone figural group of a doe nursing her fawn. Brown inclusion on...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Sommerso Fish Sculpture in Vibrant Blue
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano glass Sommerso fish sculpture in vibrant blue with large red eyes.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder Figures
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine pair of Venetian or Murano glass figurines or place card holders.
In the form of peacocks in yellow glass with gold foil with dark blue eyes.
Attributed to Salviati.
Simply a wonderful pair of Venetian or Murano glass peacocks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Owl Mauro Manetti Gold Plate & Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
1940s original Mauro Manetti gold plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
Highly ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish and Lobster Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, shells.
From Provence.
Measures: Length / 22.5 inches on 10 inches, height / 3.5 i...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Marilyn Neuhart Alexander Girard Doll Textiles & Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Hand Made Doll, by Marilyn Neuhart for Textiles & Objects, which was a "pop up shop" conceived by Alexander Girard and sponsored by Herman Miller in May of 1961. See the last tw...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Linen, Silk
Art Glass Elephant Sculpture by Oggetti for Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful art glass elephant sculpture by Oggetti for Murano glass, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks (some scratches on the underside) and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Leaping Koi Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Leaping Koi garden sculpture with wide open mouth and curled tail for support, hollow inside. In a weathered and desirable verdigris finish.
Measures: H.26.5”, D. 15” W. ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Barovier and Toso Murano Art Glass Dog Sculpture in Pink and Opalescent Glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Barovier and Toso Murano Art Glass dog sculpture in pink and opalescent glass Designed by Ercole Barovier. Amazing quality and execution.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice solid verdite hand carved figural hippopotamus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 8.5" W x 6" ...
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Monumental Cement Coated Fiberglass Elephant Head Water Fountain
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large cement coated fiberglass elephant head water fountain 64 x 19 x 55
This waterfall is straight from Siegfried and Roys etstae!
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
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