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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Bitossi by Aldo Londi Scavo Decor Anteater Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
This rare anteater sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s, exemplifies the innovative and skilled ceramic work of the period. The piece is n...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$333 Sale Price
58% Off
Fish Sculpture by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, ca. 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A sculpture of a stylized fish in smoke grey glass with white glass band. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970. Incised signature of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1960's Art Glass Fish Designed by Stanislav Honzík for Nový Bor Glassworks
By Novy Bor Glassworks, Stanislav Honzik
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 ...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Edward Higgins Steel & Epoxy Owl Sculpture on Pedestal, Signed & Dated 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A steel and epoxy 'Owl' sculpture on white pedestal base by Edward Higgins (1930 - 2006), signed and dated 1960.
Higgins was born in Gaffney, South C...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$10,700 Sale Price
23% Off
Vintage 1950's Terrier Dogs Business Card Holder Stand, Powder Coated Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast iron card holder powder-coated in sunshine yellow. Add a pop of color with this one-of-a-kind piece on your desk or retail space. Makes a great gift for any animal lover as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sculpture of Buffalo or Bull Hand Carved
Located in London, GB
Contemporary sculpture of a large buffalo or bull emphases on the elaborate horns and powerful body. It is hand carved from hardwood circa 1970.
The water buffalo, also called the do...
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Set of three birds by Gérald Olivier, Switzerland circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of three bird sculptures, created by Swiss ceramist Gérald Olivier around 1970.
Each bird features a simple, streamlined form in ceramic with a glazed finish in mottled brown an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Stylish Elephant Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish elephant sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful inner blue and green with gold fleck color on a clear glass body. The sculpture ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Scavo Murano Glass Elephant by Ermanno Nason and Cenedese
Located in CABA, AR
Inmerse yourself in the allure of Murano glass art with this stunning elephant sculpture, a masterpiece created by the renowned Ermanno Nason for Cenedese. Meticulously crafted using...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture of a Toucan Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A heavy sculpture of a toucan in orange and clear glass. Designed by glass sculptor Livio Seguso ca. 1960. On the base with incised signature of the artist (LS) and made in Murano st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Brutalist Owl in Tree Sculpture on Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brutalist Owl in Tree Sculpture on Wood Base
"nice color and size"
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare and very collectible bird/duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa the 1960s. The piece is in very great vintage condition with great color and textu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Modern Lucite Horns
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of sculptural modern lucite horns, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 2.5"D x 13"H. Super cool decorative piece! #3570
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$350 / set
Cat Figurine with Shovel and Rake by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass figurine blackened with a shovel and rake. Designed in the 1950s by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Austria.
Excellent original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sculpture Pure Blood Horses Italian Design Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Race
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture of pure blood horses in Italian Corsa ceramic Mid-Century Modern design race.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$667 Sale Price
30% Off
Brutalist Wood, Brass and Metal Bird Sculpture, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Unique handcrafted Brutalist Sculpture in brass, metal and wood, with hints of copper color, natural patina, aged vintage piece.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury French Ceramic Boxer Figurine, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
A friendly midcentury boxer made of ceramic.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds. These birds are in the style of Archimede Seguso who was known for his animal sculptures. The ribbon dec...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,950 / set
Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s. Incredible craftsmanship and detail in this pair of glass bookends that can adapt to your style as sculpture...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Penguin
Located in Englewood, NJ
A whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian blown art glass penguin sculpture attributed to Antonio da Ros, made for Cenedese decorated with heavy clear layer...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Portuguese Bull's Head in Caldas Faience
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Bull's head, in Caldas faience. Decorated in black, with ivory horns and brown eyes, providing a striking contrast. The eyes have a golden sheen, giving them an intense and expressiv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Carved Buffalo or Bison Sculpture S.L. Mitchell
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic pair of hand carved wooded buffalo or bison. Great detail and proportions. Slightly different in size. Signed SL Mitchell
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Critter Sculptures, Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of three, 1970s Robert Maxwell stoneware critter sculptures for Earthgender. The set includes: three critters.
Very good condition. See photos. Shows extremely well. Two of the three are signed on underside.
Robert Maxwell has always worked with stoneware. Stoneware is a high-fire ware, second only to porcelain in terms of vitrification. Objects usually emerge from the bisque firing a light tan color but can be turned to rust (red-brown) by reduction (reducing the amount of oxygen in the kiln.) Maxwell generally favors the rust colored body, which he often leaves unglazed when producing his signature style animals. His animals start life just like any other object on the potter’s wheel. The difference is that midway in the process a typical vessel form morphs into an imaginary animal. The open top becomes the mouth of the beast and the base, with the addition of a tail, becomes the rear end...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
A Caravan of Murano Camels
Located in New York, NY
A caravan of eight amethyst camels. An elegant display of dromedary caravan of amethyst camels from Venice ranging in size and color from amethyst to smokey grey. Italy, 1940's
Dime...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
$400 / set
Ceramic Hen, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark, Mid-century Design, C 1960
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic midcentury hen, circa 1960, Denmark. Decorative turquoise hen with a floral pattern in a rustic quality.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Studio Pottery Turtle Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand made studio pottery turtle. The piece is quite unique and would make a perfect decorative item in many rooms, especially the Childs room or garde...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Midcentury Clear Glass Trumpet Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury clear hand blown glass trumpet vase by Blenko, circa 1970s. The vase is 7" W x 6" D x 15.5" H and in very good condition with n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Archimede Seguso for Girolamo Luxardo Alabastro Murano Penguin Bottle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Archimede Seguso for Girolamo Luxardo Alabastro Murano penguin bottle.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$1,150 Sale Price
37% Off
Rare Binazzi Shell Trinket Bowl Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
By Binazzi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Binazzi, Italy small trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture,
1970s, made in Italy.
This piece is in excellen...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Bird by Gérald Olivier, Switzerland circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Large-scale bird sculpture created by Swiss ceramist Gérald Olivier, circa 1970. This work reflects the artist's distinctive approach, blending formal abstraction with a poetic besti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
White Bird by Gérald Olivier, Switzerland circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Zoomorphic bird-shaped sculpture by Swiss ceramist Gérald Olivier, circa 1970. This piece reflects Olivier's handmade approach, blending abstraction with a playful, poetic take on an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Copper Butterfly Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Copper Butterfly Sculpture
This piece measures: 4 wide x 5 deep x 9.5 inches high and weighs 0.8 pounds
Excellent ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Plaque of Owls on a Branch by EGO, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charming glazed ceramic wall plaque depicting three owls sitting on a branch. Fabricated by EGO Stengods, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Large Zanetti Glass Seal Sculptures, Murano, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of large heavy hand-blown clear Murano glass seal sculptures by Licio Zanetti.
In 1956 Zanetti Vetreria Artistica was founded by the Glass Master Osca...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$378 Sale Price
80% Off
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Abstract Sculpture Cat II
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic cat made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Large Ceramic Héron or crane bird wall sculpture, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large vintage crane bird or Heron wall mounted sculpture made from glazed ceramic and metal.
Beautiful decorative piece.
1970s - Belgium
Very good condition
Dimensions:
height: 1...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer style Lucite, and brass ram sculpture..1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Karl Springer style highly stylized Ramshead in highly polished brass with acrylic horns… on a hexagonal brass base… The horns, the post and the base all come apart easily and reco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture by Biagio Romeo Metamorphosis of Fish, 1987
By Romeo
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric sculpture by the master Biagio Romeo, depicting a metamorphosis of fish fossils. Made of bronze with black painted wooden base. The peculiarity ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,622 Sale Price
20% Off
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, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Ram's Head Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning lucite sculpture of a ram's head with removable horns
USA, Mid 20th Century
Measures: 29"W x 8.5"D x 26.5"H
Very good original vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$636 Sale Price
36% Off
Pair of Crystal Stylized Penguin Sculptures by Val St. Lambert
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of petite faceted clear crystal penguin sculptures by Val St. Lambert exclusively for the Danbury Mint, circa 1980s. The pair are in excellent cond...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wood Elephant Decorative Push Toy on Wheels 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wood Elephant on wheels from the 1960s.
Superb collector's item, with a very sleek and minimal design.
This piece made of pine displays a beautiful woodwork, taking advantage of the wood grain cut in different directions : on the wheels, the body, the eyes.
It is not only a beautiful decorative object, but also a push toy...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
Murano Style Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a beautiful yellow Murano glass fish sculpture. Shown are yellow fins with a colorful body with orange, light blue, dark blue, and yellow.
The process of crea...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Carved Wood Lions from Minas Gerais
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of mid century lions in repose hand carved, in a stylized modern form, from the Cammatillo tree or Kingwood grown in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Kingwood
$5,900 / set
Mid Century Mexican Mixed Metal Copper & Brass Lion Attributed to Bustamante
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to: Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, born 1949), circa 1970.
The lion features the unique work Bustamante is known for, constructed of traditional copper and brass. The tail i...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
$568 Sale Price
28% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown red and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains its original "Murano Glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$338 Sale Price
24% Off
MCM Stylized Walnut Circular Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM stylized walnut circular elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.75"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H. #4059
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Aries Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka Made in Finland
Located in Weesp, NL
The Aries/ram figurine, designed by Kaija Aarikka, is a Finnish Mid-Century Modern classic that symbolises perseverance and determination. The Pine Pohjan...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Franco Albini 1960 Rattan Cane & Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Franco Albini Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture.
Rattan and bamboo rocking horse core with basket wea...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown green and clear Italian art glass puppy dog head sculpture or paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Believe it is supposed to be a Terr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Hummingbird in Flight Sculpture by Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Colibrí de Rama, Translation: Branch Hummingbird
Handmade polished brass hummingbird with abstract embossed and engraved detail. This unique design can be displayed as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury, Abstract, Stein Böcks, in Cherry Wood from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A wonderful pair of midcentury Stein Böcks from Austria. Beautiful, simplified abstract forms carved in cherrywood. Both pieces are almost
exact copies of each other. The artist is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,430 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brutalist Bird Sculpture, Iron and Brass, Mid Century Modern, France
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Brutalist Metal Bird Sculpture in Iron and Brass, Mid Century Modern, France.
A rare and expressive design, finely crafted in wrought iron and brass.
The metalwork is particularly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Metal Cranes or Bird Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standup pair of life size mid century cranes hand crafted in metal, each with its own familiar stance and chic raw metal finish.
Left H: 29 W: 17...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Glazed Terracotta Two Cats on a Pillow
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming Italian crackle glazed terracotta sculpture of two white cats on a striped pillow with tassels.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Figural Lucite Hippo on Base by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
A really fun figural lucite hippo on base by Guzzini, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 8"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Super fun piece! #2596.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Bird by Gérald Olivier, Switzerland circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Small bird sculpture, created by Swiss ceramist Gérald Olivier, circa 1970.
This piece, representing a bird, captivates with its sleek and stylized silhouette. The cream and brown g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Hand-Blown Murano Crystal Leaded Glass Dolphin Sculpture Archimede Seguso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large hand-blown Murano handblown art glass dolphin sculpture by Archimede Seguso featuring a stylized dolphin riding on a splashing wave. One of the fins had chipped off but has bee...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Seagulls Sculpture Mounted on Onyx by Bijan Bahar
By Bijan Bahar
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely mid-century sculpture done by Bijan Bahar features 5 seagulls that appear to be flying wing to wing. It is a tall and fine example of the types of sculptures that earne...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair of MCM Teak Owl Sculptures by Skjode Skjern
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of MCM teak owl sculptures with posable heads by Skjode Skjern of Denmark, circa 1950s. The owls are finely crafted and made of teak with walnut and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$540 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.
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