Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Hertha Baller Monkey Figurine, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Hertha Baller monkey figurine, circa 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Plichta Pottery Nekola Pinxt Cat London England
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A wonderful Plichta Pottery Cat "Nekola Pinxt" London England. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Fun whimsy glass eyes. Rare and in demand.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Massive Hand-Carved White Rhino / Rhinoceros Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive incredibly detailed hand-carved white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The intricacy of the piece is amazing and it appears to be hand carved from a hardwood (possi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Four Elephants Sculpture Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 4 elephants sculpture travertine by Fratelli Mannelli
Manufactured in Italy, circa 1970.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a be...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Modern Picasso Style Stoneware Sculpture of Owls
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylized midcentury modern stoneware sculpture of 3 owls.
Note: There's a single owl that complements this trio also listed.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
1950 Hagenauer Bronze Salt and Pepper Dispenser Cocker Spaniel Puppies
Located in Vienna, AT
The object on sale is a little bronze figurine modelled after an endearing pair of cocker spaniel pups, that was originally intended to hold salt and pepper dispensers. But it can al...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Fish in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Tilburg, NL
Decorative Fish in Glazed Ceramic, late 20th century.
Wonderful and fun decorative fish sculpture in glazed ceramic. Deep and interesting turquoise color and a playful yet elegant d...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Ceramic Horses Attributed to Colette Gueden for Atelier Primavera
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a charming pair of French ceramic horse figures most likely by Colette Gueden for Atelier Primavera. Both have a textured glaze with hand-painted manes and tales. The size li...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brass and Wood Block Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and wood bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature two brass figures with curved tubular bodies and geometric shaped wood head...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant, Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed. Small scale realistic, elegant, and magical gold washed bronze pheasant fitted with a hand-blown glass egg...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Mixed Metals Angel Fish Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century mixed metals (primarily copper) angel fish sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The mix of metals adds vibrancy and depth to the piece which is in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Art Glass Terns/Sea Gulls by Livio Seguso for Murano Glass Studios
By Livio Seguso, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass terns or sea gulls by Livio Seguso for Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The gulls measure 7"W x 4"D x 18.5"H and present the image of two birds soaring high ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Seahorse Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
A handmade 1970s terra cotta earthenware seahorse sculpture created by California studio potter Victoria Littlejohn. An early and uncommon piece from the artist. Cork backing with leather loop for wall hanging. Very good vintage condition. Unsigned.
Victoria Littlejohn is an American potter...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Art Glass, Cork
Glass sculpture representing a stylized fish by Mario Pinzoni
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano glass sculpture representing a stylized fish by Mario Pinzoni, Seguso Vetri d’Arte (IT).
In sommerso glass, the ruby-colored body submerged in a purple mass. (Rubino – Violett...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Swedish Brutalist Rooster as Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish Brutalist fire screen of a "Firerooster" by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. In cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic myt...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
A pair of mid-century modern cast bronze duck figurines, circa 1970s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This elegant duo, reminiscent of Scandinavian or Japanese minimalism, features stylized waterfowl with sleek, elongated necks and simplified forms that capture a graceful, contemplat...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Abstract Sculpture Bronze Bird Crystal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract sculpture bronze bird crystal hexagon base
in the style of Loet Vanderveen
9 h x 4 diameter
Patina present tiny spots on bird.
Original unrestored preowned vintage conditi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Brutalist Travertine Horses by Enzo Mari for Frateli Mannelli, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice set of three tavertine horses designed by Enzo Mari and prodused by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Abstract Welded Bird Sculpture by Curtis Jere, circa 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Abstract welded bird sculpture by Curtis Jere, circa 1970
small chips on the onyx base.
not signed, not dated
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Brass Elephant Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant piggy bank sculpture. The brass sculpture has a slit at the top which allows you to drop in coins and cash. Bottom plug will need to be replaced to allow it to function as a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1970s John Pettus Giraffe Stoneware Art Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Whimsical vintage stoneware giraffe salt cellar. It’s all in the eyes.
googly cute.
Signed by the artist John Pettus
9 h x 4.75 w x 6 d
Preowned original vintage
R...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Murano, Italy, Collection of Six Miniature Glass Figurines of Animals
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of six miniature glass figurines of animals (ostrich, bird, seal etc.) in colored art glass.
1960s/70s.
Largest (ostrich) measuring: H 9,0 cm. x W 7,0 c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Bird Mouth Blown Glass Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful Murano bird glass sculpture with copper inserts circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Danish Ceramic Giraffe, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Danish ceramic giraffe, 1960s. In beautiful blue and brown tones.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Arne Tjomsland Style Carved Cedar Bear Cub Sculpture - Cerd Canada
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century - in the style of Arne Tjomsland - Norway, hand carved bear cub figure sculpture made from cedar and artist signed CERD Canada. Light scuffs, water stain.
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Brass Flamingo Sculptures by Joaquin Tinta - Set of 3
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Flamenco, Translation: Flamingo
Collection of 3 handmade polished brass flamingos with hammered and engraved details. The sculpture has a unique copper metal beak with a stamped & scalloped tail design.
Encrusted gemstone turquoise eyes.
Stamped with makers mark, Taller Tinta...
Category
1970s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Teak Bald Eagle Head Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A truly striking hand carved teak bald eagle head sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 15...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Life-Size Fiberglas Penguin Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful life-size sculpture of a penguin, made in fiberglass and painted in black and white in Italy in the 1970s. Excellent original condition with a friendly smile on the penguin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s Brass and Copper Heron Sculpture By Sergio Bustamante, Mexican
Located in London, GB
A tall free-standing life-size brass and copper sculpture of a heron by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, 1970’s.
Size: H65 cm x W70 cm x D30 cm
Artist biography:
Bustamante's firs...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Bronze Greyhound or Whippet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Bronze Greyhound or Whippet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Mahogany Coffee Table with Brass Legs and Carved Birds and Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural zigzag coffee table in mahogany with slender, tapered brass legs. It has a stepped rim around the edges with rounded corners. The top is...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Minimal Curtis Jeré "Birds in Flight" Bronze Floor Sculpture Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental freestanding bronze sculpture title "three birds in flight" by Curtis Jeré, signed and dated 1976, USA. Three birds in flight on pyramidal base. Top is removable from base...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Murano Sommerso Copper Aventurine Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown heavy copper aventurine, with green and blue accents Italian art glass bear sculpture / figure. The teddy bear is nicely sculpted with a very cute...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Modernist Minimalist Soapstone Whimsical Red Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical soapstone red elephant beautiful piece good luck , charm nice clean condition minimalist piece a great piece for Post modern , Danish Modern Home decor.
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Elephant Bronze Sculpture Set of 2 in Green Verdigris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two whimsical elephant sculptures in brass enamel in green verdigris finish in the style of Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015).
Artistic green and gold bronze wildlife animal ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Porcelain Dog Sculpture in form of a Bloodhound 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"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Modern Rittts Astrolite Abstract Fish Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Ritts Astrolite sculpture of a stylized fish.
Height: circa 15 in.
Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques must delight you. Pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Small Beetle or Insect Sculpture by Murano Glass Italian
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare beetle Murano glass miniature beetle or insect sculpture, circa 1970s. Excellent detail and very realistic looking with wonderful v...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown 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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture or Serving Dish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing, mid century serving dish or bowl crafted in Mexico, in the Los Castillo manner with copper and brass inlaid with abalone and depicting a crab. Perfect for entertaining or en...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Crystal Cat Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming midcentury figurative crystal sculptural paperweight in the shape of a sleeping cat. A wonderful compliment to any desk or table.
OFFERING FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Orange White Fins Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 9 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" long x 3 3/8" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery.
Literature:
Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided.
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
Stoneware Fish Sculpture by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware fish sculpture with amazing glaze, on a wooden base. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane in his own studio in Lidköping, Sweden, 1970s.
Excellent condition. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Birds/Pheasants by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass birds / pheasants by Murano glass studios, circa 1970s in a orange / clear Sommerso style glass with gold speckles. The larger bird measures 14.5" high x 11" d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
Portuguese Earthenware Sculpture Depicting Two Gazelles
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Eartehnware sculpture depicting two gazelles. Polychrome decoration in shades of brown and green. The larger gazelle has horns and an upright posture, while the smaller one, without ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Cat
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Modern Brass cat Statue.
Dimensions. 12 W ; 2 1/2 D ; 7 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Vintage Midcentury Carved Wooden Stag Sculptures with Antlers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian wooden carved stag sculptures from the mid-20th century with large antlers. Born in Italy during the mid-20th century, this delightful pair of wooden stag sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Blue-Red Italian Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-red vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian parrot sculpture made of hand blown Murano Glass, designed and produced by Archimede Seguso in good condition. The décor piece is particularized by multicolored details. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1960 - 1970, Murano, Venice, Italy.
Base: 3" diameter
The Seguso Familly is an Italian Murano glasswork, manufactor founded by Antonio Filius Seguxi in 1397, in Venice, Italy. Until today, the Seguso Family...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 1 Duck and 4 Sparrows of Blue Ceramic Made and Signed by Georges Cassin
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This 'modern family' consisting of a duck and four sparrows is a set created and made by French ceramist Georges Cassin. Signed.
Each bird is unique and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style.
Set of midcentury vintage cast metal brass duck sculpture bust bookends.
Aged wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Rosewood Owl Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist rosewood owl sculpture, on base, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.75"W x 1"D x 6"H. A very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Looks like a character out of the movie, Isle of dogs. A very Interesting vintage infants rocker-riding toy. Stuffed (Kerry Blue) Terrier on birch runners...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Birch
Mid-century Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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