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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Elephant Perfume Lamp, Porcelain, Germany , 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Elephant Perfume Lamp made of porcelain.
A cute looking Perfume Lamp - Perfume Light in the shape of an Elephant.
It's a very beautiful and detailled elephant sculpture with ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture 'Lost Territory' by Almar Arvidsson, Sweden, 1960s, Copper, Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
Almar Arvidsson
Sculpture 'Lost Territory' by Almar Arvidsson, Sweden, 1960s.
Signed.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Stylized Carved Wood and Iron Charging Bull Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool stylized carved wood and iron charging bull sculpture from Spain, circa 1970s. The piece is in good rustic condition and measures 4...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"Noodle" the Dachshund Dog Letter and Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter and Bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
A. Barbini (attr.) Murano Glass Duck Sculpture with Murrine 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass sculpture attributed to Alfredo Barbini depicting a duck with milk glass body decorated with red and ocher murrine, head and neck in transparent glass with gold inclusio...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Rare Amber Glass Fish 32cm Long, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Rare FM Konstglas Ronneby amber fish 32cm long of the 1960s
A beautiful and rare example of a fish glass figurine from the Swedish FM Konstglas comp...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Mid Century Stylized Horse Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s equestrian wall sculpture made of steel and expanded metal. It looks like the work of Frederic Weinberg. Original finish with a nice patina.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
White Puma Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
White Puma Sculpture.
A bisquit - unglazed porcelain puma sculpture.
This White Puma Sculpture is very expressive and has hand-painted golden accents ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Blue Sculpture Ceramic Horse 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design large blue glazed ceramic stylized horse sculpture designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Fiorentino, Italy 1960s
Please note that the ceram...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vallauris & Monaco, France, Table Lamp in Glazed Ceramics Shaped like a Fish
By Vallauris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shellfish French 1960 Table Lamp in Ceramic Representing a Fish Vallauris
This can be use as a Decorative Garniture.
Vallauris & Monaco, France, Table Lamp in Glazed Ceramics Shaped ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy. Labelled thusly.
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy. Labelled thusly.
Nice vintage condition. Apx 5.25 x 4 inches.
Measurements are approximate. Please be aware that the color on your monitor ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetreria Artistica - Gambaro & Poggi Murano - Made In Italy" in clear and gold lettering still attached. The bunny was created with an "Scavo" textured surface. The main body is a lavender purple, with green ears...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Modernist Carved Wood Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of modernist giraffe carved wood (walnut?) sculptures, circa 1960s. The sculptures are hand carved and measures: 2"W x 2.75"D x 13"H. They are in very good condition ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain
Algora Porcelains
Designed from 1920 to 1949.
This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Stag Head on Marble Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Brass Stag Deer Head with Antler on Marble Base MCM
Stunning large stag bust sculpture on a marble base. This decorative object certainly makes a statement either in a formal or inf...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Anthony Redmile & Gabriella Binazzi Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Tony Redmile (Bristish, born 1940) & Gabriella Binazzi (Italian, XX-XX) Mid-Century Modern composite lacquered sculpture depicting an ostrich raised on a square base. 18.5" H x 13" W...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Loet VanDerVeen Art Bronze ORYX Sculpture Limited Edition Bronze #419/750
Located in St. Louis, MO
Loet Vanderveen (Netherlands / American, 1921-2015) reclining Oryx, Late 20th Century Bronze sculpture Signed “Loet” to the underside Marked 419 of 750 edition size. In very nice con...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of 70s Travertine Hedgehogs Sculptures attributable to Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Roma, IT
Trio of decorative and collectible sculptures as well as the many travertine animals produced during the 70s by the historic Fratelli Mannelli company.
A family made up of 3 Hedgeho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Leather Rhinoceros Attributed to Dimitri Omersa (smaller version)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Incredible solid brown leather Rhinoceros in the style of Abercrombie & Fitch and Dimitri Omersa. Great color and patina with clear eyes. Rhinoceros measures 18.5" wide, 6.5" deep an...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Brass Kudu Antelope Sculptures, Karl Springer, set of two
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exclusive and Graceful Brass set of Kudu/ Antelope Busts designed by Karl Springer. The set consists of two solid brass bust with tall twisted horns. There is a certain asymmetry to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian midcentury shaker set from the 1950s, displaying a cute monkey holding salt and pepper shakers. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, manufactured by Hertha Baller i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
1960s Design Lady Sculpture by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- perfect original condition
- marked
jr
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Signed, 24k gold infused, Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin.
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, 24k gold infused, Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin.
In addition to the signature on the bottom, the piece has both of its original labels as well.
In Murano glass wor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Modernist "Ashanti "Bronze Water Buffalo Sculptures
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to come by pair of African Ashanti water buffalo, each one is different than the other. Nice patina
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture Coral Reef Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Italian artistic blown art glass double fish multi-color sculpture, circa 1960.
Beautiful vintage Murano, hand blown, Italian art glass colorful tropical fish attached to a large coral sculpture.
Colorful fish in vivid polychrome yellow, blue and red within a sparkling glass base.
Murano, Italy, 1960s. This fish sculpture is made in hand-blown Murano glass with polychromed vivid colors.
A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of blown art fish figurine with unique textures and finishes that create a sense of depth and dimensionality.
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano.
A great decorative object for a shelf, cocktail table, desk or anywhere in any room.
Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture, Italy Vintage. circa 1960s Murano blown glass fish.
Measures: 8.5"H x 5.5"W x 3"D.
In great condition free from damage, chips or cracks
No Hallmark, in the style of Archimede Seguso Fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Carved Stone Bird on Quartz Rock Crystal Matrix
Located in New York, NY
Carved stone duck bird sculpture with inlay of jasper and sodalite mounted atop a clear quartz rock crystal matrix base. 8.75" H x 7.5" W x 4.75" D overall.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal
Substantial Pair of Mid-Century Llamas by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and substantial pair of mid-century stoneware or plaster llamas by Jaru, circa 1979. Mother and baby llama have been beautifully sculpted with deep striking texture and g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Italian Murano Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Bird Pheasant Sculpture Bird 1960s.
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano hand blown glass bird sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Guido Gambone Green Snake Vase, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vessel, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guido Gambone green snake vase, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern ceramic vessel, Italy. Guido Gambone (Italian, 1909 - 1969) Green and white snake design ceramic vase. Signed (Signature and donkey) on bottom. Stunning piece with gorgeous, rare green glaze and elegant lines that are elegantly accentuated by the snake that curls around the waist and body of the vessel. Museum-worth masterpiece by one of the most influential ceramicists of the 20th century.
Dimensions: 12" H; Provenance: Collection of John 'Parker' Prindle, Jr., Boston, MA.
Gambone's unique style is a combination of ancestral ceramic techniques and Etruscan or abstract decorations composed of primary and secondary colors. Ne fused traditional ceramic methods with amorphous forms that echoed equally the art of the past and of his modern day. His dynamic objects, in which he often experimented with glazes and patterns, garnered great popularity and today are treasured holdings in important private and museums collections around the globe.
The year 1950 also marked the showcase of one of Gambone’s collaborative works at a group exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, and the following year Gambone enjoyed his first solo showing at the Galleria Il Milione in Milan. By the end of the decade, Gambone had achieved international acclaim for his pieces. He upheld his dedication to his work until 1967, when the La Tirrena...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Cutlery Sculpture of a Bird by Gerard Bouvier, 1998
Located in NICE, FR
This unique cutlery sculpture, crafted by the French artist Gérard Bouvier who was born in 1942, is a mid-century masterpiece representing a heron bird intricately fashioned from sil...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver
Handmade Penny Horse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unusual horse sculpture is adorned with ornate pieces of metal and copper coins.
Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetrer...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brutalist Torch Cut Copper & Brass Owl, Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brutalist Torch Cut Copper & Brass Owl, Style of Curtis Jere
A striking Brutalist torch cut copper and brass owl sculpture embodies the essence of the renowned Curtis Jere Works. Cr...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Italian Green Murano Glass Dog Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Art Glass from murano island Italy, sculpture in green glass 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
French Midcentury Iridescent Glazed Cat Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French midcentury stylized cat figures featuring an iridescent glaze.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland.
This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Hand Carved Giraffe Wooden Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Piece Features Two Carved Giraffes Circling a Tree. Rustic Design. The Spots Appear to Have Been Intentionally Burnt into the Giraffes. Vintage Condition Consistent with...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wood Donkey Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends hand carved into the shape of donkey heads. Each donkey has ears that stand at attention and a dark walnut finish. Marked Made in Haiti -1953.
Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Animal Sculpture Decorative Object Murano Glass Luigi Mellara Midcentury 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare sculpture raffigurant a futuristic dachshund dog made of submerged Murano glass in shades of black and opaque, with light bio-coloured shades. Signed by L.Mellara and produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Patinated and Polished Bronze Rooster by Zigfrid Jursevskis
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated and polished bronze rooster by Zigfrid Jursevskis the underside with incised signature: "Zigfrid Jursevskis, 77" and numbered 2/15 Canada: 77
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Blue Octopus Swimming Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass double fish and octopus aquarium block sculpture. Created in the manner of the Cenedese and A.Ve.M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A very humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria in the 1950s. Made of br...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Hoselton Canada stylized polished cast aluminum desk top cat sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely interpreted abstract form of sitting cat . Cast in aluminum and polished . Signed on underside Hoselton Canada .
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Giltwood Sheep Sculpture by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
White gold finish woodcarving sculpture depicting a sheep by master woodworker Carlos Villegas
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue, red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Giltwood Masked Sheep by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Painted and giltwood woodcarving sculpture depicting a sheep with 22k gold leaf mask by master woodworker Carlos Villegas
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Walter Bosse Midcentury Fish Sculpture Brass Ashtray, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian midcentury brass ashtray from the 1950s, displaying a fish. A humorous design by Walter Bosse for Werkstätte Hagenauer V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark cobalt blue and lavender Italian art glass bird paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Large Sheep Sculpture by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large highly detailed woodcarving sculpture with faux shearling depicting a sheep by master woodworker Carlos Villegas. Can be finished in 22k gold or ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Yellow Purple Italian Art Glass Horse Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, yellow and lavender Italian art glass horse head figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Green and Gold Murano Art Glass Cat
Located in Charleston, SC
Murano Venetian Art Glass Cat Figurine. This little stunner has shades of blues and greens throughout and gold flecks. A clear tail and head with teal ears...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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.