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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Penguin by, Livio Seguso for Oggetti
By Oggetti, Livio Seguso
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid-Century blown art glass "Penguin" sculpture by, Livio Seguso for Seguso Arte Vetro Murano/Oggetti with clear blown body with applied red and black striping throughout ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Majestic Horn Mounted On A Mirrored Cube Base 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Large horn mounted on a mirrored cube base, American 1970's. Iconic 70’s design.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Very Large Lucite Giraffe by Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare: a Palatnik animal figurine of half a meter high.
This giraffe truly is a showpiece in any room.
Almost new, it comes from the unpacked inventory of a store selling design ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Murano glass tricolor Marlin fish vase circa 1950.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano glass tricolor fish vase circa 1950. Perfect.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
White Midcentury Porcelain Statue Of Love Ducks, Royal Dux Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury modern statue produced by Royal Dux, a porcelain producer company from Czechoslovakia. this statue was produced in 1960s and has remained in perfect condition wi...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Cat Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass figurine blackened pretzel holder, ring holder. 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
Large Mid-Century Terracotta Panda Bear
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Glazed terracotta Panda Bear sculpture or figure. This beautiful Panda Bear is in excellent condition and dates back to the 1960s. Cute whimsy with beach ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this striking vintage Italian glazed ceramic lion—an exquisite decorative sculpture that blends artisan craftsmanship with timeless character. Handcrafted ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Glazed Terracotta Boar Statue or Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Italian white glazed terracotta wild boar statue in the style Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor. Statue is free of repairs, signed with arti...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Wooden Carved Elephant Sculpture Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Elephant Carving. Wear and Cracking Consistent With Age. Could be Used as Plant Stand.
Dimensions. 9 W ; 7 D ; 11 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Italian Terracotta Lizard Statue Sculpture Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding statue of an Lizard made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectionate, and h...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
OGGETTI MURANO HAND-CRAFTED Glass Aquatic Sculptures
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Pair of OGGETTI Italian Hand-Painted Glass Tropical Fish Sculptures, c. 1960
An elegant tribute to the art of Italian glassmaking, this pair of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Tall Red Blue Green Glass Crested Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This very expressive crested crane art glass sculpture, from the 1970s, is a true jewel-like work of art, in sophisticated blown Murano glass, with overlaid stripes decor in red, blu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Walnut Bear on a Chain by Werkstätte Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing Austrian 1950s wooden bear, socalled dancing bear with iron chain and glass eyes; perfect minimalistic and characteristic design of the animal. On the underside there are sig...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Salviati Murano Sommerso Art Glass Fish
By Salviati
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Salviati Murano Sommerso Art Glass Fish in green and black is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glassmakers. Created using the intricate Sommerso (submerged) technique, this piece features beautifully layered colors, with deep black flowing into rich green, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement.
As a hand-blown Murano glass sculpture, this fish is not just a decorative object but a true work of art, reflecting centuries of Italian glassmaking tradition. Each Salviati piece is unique, making it a rare and collectible addition to any art glass collection. The sleek and elegant form captures the natural grace of a fish, while the contrasting colors give it a bold, sophisticated presence.
Perfect for display on a bookshelf, desk, or coffee table, this sculpture adds a touch of luxury and timeless beauty to any space. Salviati, one of Murano’s most respected glassmakers, is known for producing high-quality, investment-worthy pieces. Owning this Murano Sommerso Fish...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Large Wooden Painted Sculpture Figure of a Chameleon
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Wooden Painted Sculpture Figure of a Chameleon.
Measurements: Larger 52" in width, 10" in depth , 6" in height.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Albarelli Murano glass multicolor with bubbles circa 1950 cock.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible ALBARELLI Murano glass multicolor circa 1950 cock.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Barbini Murano glass green, red and gold with bubbles circa 1950 large cock.
By Barbini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible BARBINI Murano glass red, green and gold with air bubbles and applied glass. Unique piece. Perfect.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Horse Set of 2
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic horses made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom. Wonderful set in excellent condition.
Only two available, the one in the middle on...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Archimede Seguso "blue rubino" Murano glass circa 1950 big pheasant.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big Archimede Seguso "blue rubino" Murano glass circa 1950 pheasant on tree.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Parrot Form Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
As if it where a three dimensional drawing, this whimsical Mid-Century deconstructed iron bird sculpture will grab plenty of attention.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Large Pink and Blue Murano Glass Swordfish Ascribable to Seguso, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Murano, Italy, 1960s.
It is made in Murano glass and it is ascribable to Archimede Seguso for its colors.
This piece is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in a home.
Literature:
"L'Arca di vetro - La collezione di animali di Pierre Rosenberg...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Frog
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsy to your decor with this vintage boho patinated cast concrete frog. Crafted with rustic charm and enduring appeal, this piece brings a sense of playful sophistic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Black Elephant, Brazil, c1970
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large black lucite elephant by Abraham Palatnik. Made in Brazil in the early1970’s with its label and signed in the item.
In exceptional condition i...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Italian modern marble sculpture of monkeys, 20th century
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century modern Sculpture of monkeys in marble, 20th century
Sculpture depicting two monkeys, entirely in finely worked dark marble. The first monkey is sitting on the gro...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Metal Elephant Wall Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold one of a kind elephant wall sculpture hand crafted in metals with a stylized assemblage form decorated with paint in eccentric colorful floral designs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lucite Panda Designed by Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Charming panda made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the founder of the technological movement in Brazilian art, and a pioneer in making kinet...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Glazed Terra Cotta Prancing Horse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Terra cotta horse sculpture or object of art decorated in holiday attire under glaze. Signed made in Italy on the bottom.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1960s German Minimal Art Porcelain Snow Owl Bird Sculpture Vase Wolf Karnagel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large 6 inch version, a wonderful minimalist bird form design.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Black and White Glass Sculptures, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Superb pair of Murano glass sculptures representing two beautiful zebras, unmistakable Murano design. Enchanting to the eye, they require a beautiful illuminated display case.
The t...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Aluminum and Lucite Trio of Sharks Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique sculpture is composed of three cast-aluminum sharks (representative of a family of sharks given the size disparity between the three) displa...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Unknown Craftsman Large Brutalist Welded Metal Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful and fragile horse figure. Very narrow stance as designed so place on stabile shelf! We decided to present in as found condition, if it turns out to be an important sculptor...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cenedese Scavo Glass and Bronze Bird Sculptures
By Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of guinea hens in glass with the scavo technique. This technique was created by Alfredo Barbini and Cenedese in Italy, 1950s. The technique is a mixture of several powders dispersed on the glass service and then heated to 800 degrees Celsius. This creates color and texture to the glass. These beautiful birds sit on top of cast bronze legs. We have never seen another set of birds...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
English 1930s Painted Lead Animal Sculpture Depicting a Squirrel Eating a Nut
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted lead animal sculpture of a squirrel from the first half of the 20th century. This sculpture features a sweet squirrel with a ni...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Set of 2 Ducks of White Ceramic Made and Signed by Georges Cassin
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 'modern family' consisting of two ducks and is made by the French ceramist Georges Cassin. Signed. Each bird is unique and sits in a different position. The color white that Cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin. original label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin. original label
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In addition to the signature on the bottom, the piece still has both of its original labels as well.
In Murano glass work, fine gold dust inside the glass is called gold polveri. Perhaps this term was dropped by Marcolin due to the inclusions being more notable gold flecks rather than gold dust.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures such as this one, which are known for their unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Murano Orange and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Roaring Tiger Figure Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Roaring Tiger Sculpture.
By Alfredo Barbini, 1950´s.
Large Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks art glass tiger sculpture. The figure ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Handmade White & Gold Finish Plaster Giraffe Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Resting Giraffe in Plaster with white Finish and gilt Ossicones (Horn like tusks), stunning Animal Sculpture.
Handmade in the 1980 and origin is America.
This is a beautiful piece of...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Plaster, Paint
Vallauris Decorative Ceramic Fish Bowl
By Vallauris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vallauris decorative ceramic fish bowl.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1930's American Folk Art Wooden Bulldog Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1930's American Folk Art Wooden Bulldog Sculpture.
This is a wonderful Primitive Folk Art bull bog. A close look at the simplicity of design and constru...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Coppered Ceramic Roe Deer Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s.
This roe deer is made in coppered ceramic.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Big Midcentury Design Wall Wood Decoration/Lovers, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1960s.
- perfect original condition with patina
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Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos
Zaccagnini, Italy 1950s
H 10 cm - 13 x 30 cm
H 12 cm - 15 x 35 cm
H 16.5 cm - 20 x 44 cm
Conditions: excellent, no defects
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Meisen porcelain figurine by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meisen Porcelain Figurine by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein
This exquisite porcelain figurine depicts a cockatoo in a stately and alert pose. The piece is a te...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
Bull sculpture in ceramic and raku from 1975
By Michel Hereman
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Interesting sculpture : a beautiful piece of ceramic and raku, handmade by the artist. This unique piece is the fruit of his creative talent, signed and in perfect condition.
DIMENS...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
8.5 Inch Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Licio Zanetti or Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Licio Zanetti or Seguso (suspected).
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
Bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Tall, Mid-Century Modern Brass Birds (Cranes or Flamingos)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pair of Tall, Mid-Century Modern Brass Birds (Cranes or Flamingos)
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
These two birds are complement...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Plexiglass Birds Hivo from Teal 20th Century
Located in Oirlo, LI
Plexiglass birds Hivo from Teal 20th century
A very special thing, birds in the water,
Made of plexiglass Lucitie Acrille in America in the 80s
A design Hivo from Teal.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
Italian Aldo Tura Timber Desk Lamp with Pen Holder, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Aldo Tura dark timber desk lamp with pen holder 1950s. Fully functional.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Archimede Seguso Murano glass 'rubino oro' 1950 cock.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "rubino oro"circa 1950
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso in opaline Murano glass c 1950 dog bootle.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano opaline dog bootle circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern African Snakewood Fish Studio Art Sculpture
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Studio Art Fish Sculpture made by Jack Whitney for ichthyologist George Sprague Myers circa 1959. This piece is titled The "African Snakewood Fish" and is hand crafted of solid wood. Showcases plenty of patina and vintage charm. Complements Danish modern or mid century decor.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture Goose Composite
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine Mid-Century Modern composite sculpture of a goose
Beautifully sculpted with a realistic pose.
Measures: length and depth 36cm., 14" height 64cm., 25".
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
1960 Doe Porcelain Statue, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Original undamaged condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Articulated Jointed Red Wooden Bear
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking red maple bear figurine with hand-painted and applied details (ca. 1950, Italy). Interior elastic and stuffing allow for articulation of limbs. Bear cannot stand on its own but can sit upright. Bold, vibrant decorative object pairing well with Modernist decor...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Paint
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
Mid-century Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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