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
Abraham Palatnik Zebra Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin zebra sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline detail encased in clear resin.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
$232 Sale Price
33% Off
Brutalist Antelope Sculpture, Zoomorphic Figurine, Steel and Gold, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Brutalist Antelope Sculpture, Zoomorphic Figurine, Steel and Gold, 1960s
Elegant and thin Antelope sculpture.
Body made of hammered and welded steel, patinated in gold in some part...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze, Steel, Iron
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition.
Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures.
Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture.
White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Murano Art Glass Barbini Aquarium Paperweight Sculptures with Fish Seaweed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR Murano art glass Barbini Aquarium paperweight sculptures with fish and seaweed encased in the solid glass sculpture. The shorter bookend is 6.25 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Decorative Objects Sculpures Cats Murano Glass Zanetti Midcentury 70s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 sculptural cats/decorative objects Produced in Italy in the 70s by Licio Zanetti. Signature embossed on the bottom of the base.
Each individual cat was made of two-tone Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Cockatiel Sculptures A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-20th Century Pair of Hand-crafted Italian Murano Cockatiel Sculptures. Beautiful sculptures feature vibrant cobalt blue with slight pink-tinged bi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Anthropomorphic Sculpture by Michel Anasse, France circa 1965
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This unique sculpture by Michel Anasse embodies the artist's free and expressive universe with poetry and humor.
The figure, with its ovoid body and outstretched arms, features a he...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Albert Thiry Animal Stoneware Ceramic Dish Plate with Fish Decoration Design
By Albert Thiry
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Albert Thiry
Large animal stoneware ceramic plate by the French artist, circa 1950
Fish decoration with green and blue ceramic glazes colors
Signed under the base
Perfect...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Patinated Bronze Parrot on Perch After Jules Moigniez
Located in New York, NY
Very large mid-century period bronze sculpture of a parrot perched on tree branch after after Jules Moigniez (1835-1894), measuring 53 by 24 by 12 inches. Apparently unsigned.
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Brass Carved Flamingo Life-Size Animal Sculpture Outdoor Indoor Asian 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern hand-carved Brass Flamingo, Animal Sculpture with stylized legs & feet.
Features long legs and body of the Flamingo which are attached with small screws to the Base.
Made in the USA in the late 1960s.
A beautiful Arts and Crafts Style Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco “Horse”, silver-plated metal and marble, Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sculpture by renowned artist Boris Lovet-Lorski, depicting a majestic horse in a completely stylized pose, with elongated shapes and gentle curves. The legs are simple...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Silver Plate
Carved Italian Wood Mandarin Duck Figurine By Sarreid Limited, Mid/Late 20th C.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and lacquered wood and brass Mandarin Duck statue or figurine by Sarreid Ltd. The Sarreid company is know for their quality and craftsmanship in areas of manufacturing su...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paperweight owl made of alabaster. Italy 1960 - 1970
Located in CADALSO, ES
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Hand Painted Ronzan Italian Ceramic Parrot Sculpture
Located in Voorburg, NL
A striking example of mid-century Italian ceramic art, this Ronzan parrot sculpture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and expressive design for which the Ronzan brothers are reno...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano-Style Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano-Style Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture, Red & Amber, 30cm
Elegant hand-blown glass fish sculpture in the Murano style, featuring vibrant amber, red, and black tones with c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,355 / item
Mutiso African wood carving of a Lioness.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mutiso African wood carving of a Lioness , No signature. Piece has a nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H9
Dimensions....
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Seahorse Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Seahorse figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Big ice bucket in form of an owl, figurine, vintage 1960/70 Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
This charming ice bucket is a spectacular piece of use and decoration for any table-scape.
This beautifully executed ice bucket is in the shape of an owl of an eclectic design.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable ceramic and well executed Cheetah sculpture is signed by the maker Ronzan of Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Resin Polar Bear Sculpture by Francois Pompon for the Moma Collection
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast resin polar bear sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection, circa 1980s. The piece is a minature reproduction of the famous work by Po...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
$44 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic by Solange Latteur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bull Ceramic by Solange Latteur
from 1960
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$14,143
1950s Art Pottery Quail Bird Sculpture by Howard Pierce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Quail bird sculpture ceramic by Howard Pierce
signed art pottery
5.75 h x 3 w x 5 d
Original vintage condition
Refer to listed images for details
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bird Dove Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass dove bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" series. The figurine still retains an intact original "Archimede Seguso - Murano - Made In Italy" label underneath. Nicely detailed piece, giving it great character. It has a little tail as well. Would make a great desk companion, or display it on a side table or curio cabinet. Midcentury era. Collectors item. Measures: 4 3/4" long x 2 3/8" wide x 3 1/8" tall.
Literature:
Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$563 Sale Price
24% Off
Porcelain Sculpture of a Leopard by Ronzan, Italy
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This porcelain sculpture of a Leopard is made by the Italian artist Ronzan. It can be dated in the 1950s.
Giovanni Ronzan and his brother founded the Ronzan factory circa 1940s short...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Sculpture, Italy, 1970
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pheasant sculpture signed Gabriella Crespi with a murano glass egg, made in Italy, in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Murano Opalescent Blue Green Italian Art Glass Horse Pony Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown opalescent green, blue with controlled bubbles Italian art glass horse head paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the F...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
$335 Sale Price
33% Off
Seguso Duck Murano Glass Alabaster 1960 Murano Glass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Duck Murano glass imitation alabaster Seguso, 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Exquisite Miniature Italian Bisque Porcelain Fawn Figurine, Superbly Crafted
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Unbelievably delicate and superbly crafted, Italian bisque porcelain fawn figurine
Miniature in size with huge appeal
Highly likely to be from the 1980's
Hand painted matt finish
H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Two British Pop-Art Porcelain Cats by Toni Davidson & Alan P. Smith
Located in Stockholm, SE
What a stylish pair! These iconic studio pottery cats are hand-painted by Alan P. Smith and Toni Davidson – and they’re all dressed up for a night out in swinging London during the 1...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Oval Majolica Palissy Fish Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Oval Majolica Palissy Fish Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Fishs, lemon,starfish,shells,seaweeds.
From Provence.
Length / 11.5 inches on 7.8 inches,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Beautiful owl figure hand painted with colors in gray tones.
Measures:
Height: 21 centimeters...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Archimede Seguso Opalescent Murano Glass Female & Male Dotted Guinea Hens Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Matched pair of a female & male guinea hen bird sculptures by Archimede Seguso. They are made of opalescent glass which has been infused with delicate 24K gold powder which creates a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA
Located in Warrenton, OR
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA on back paw.
Approximate measurements: 4 x 2.5 x .75 inches.
Good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Large Orange Owl
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art orange owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. This is the rare large 10 inch size. Paper Made in Brazil label on bottom. Abraham Palatnik (1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
1970s Original Big Travertine Fish Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine fish sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
8,26 w x 1,18 D x 2,36H inches
L 21 cm x P 3 cm x cm 6 H.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
$272 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Style Brass Seahorse Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century seahorse sculpture or object of art crafted in cast brass in a stylized art deco form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Iconic Jaguar Car Hood Ornament Mascot on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This British vintage chrome iconic figure has been mounted on a blue toned translucent lucite base. This certainly is a one of a kind gift for yourself or the person that has it all ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Sawtooth Mounted on Lucite
Located in Chicago, IL
Sawtooth on Lucite display stand.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Statue of a Feline Animal Cheetah, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic statue of a feline animal cheetah, 1960s
Ceramic statue of a cheetah in defense position. The animal has wide open mouth and eyes. Finely crafted ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
8.5 Inch Tall Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Tall Wine-Red and Golden-Yellow Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture.
This is a very handsome and colorful sommerso fish in very nice vintage condition.
We assume it to be Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Resting Bull Table Sculpture Signed Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1970s. Unknown artist, procured from a Washington DC Area estate. A resting Bull sculpture stylized with hole through the head. The Bull is a symbol of prosperity, diligence ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
11" Tall Multicolored Venetian Art Glass Angel Fish Sculpture by J.I.Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Murano-style Venetian art glass angel fish sculpture made by J.I.Co. The fish’s body features layers of multicolored glass, expertly crafted using the Sommerso technique,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$390 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Rooster by J. Feldtmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rosenthal porcelain figurine.
In the form of a rooster.
Designed by J. Feldtmann in the 1950s for Rosenthal.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Murano Glass Dachshund Dog Paperweight Antonio da Ros for Cenedese 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Murano glass dachshund figurine was designed by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese in the 1960s. The sculpture features a vibrant blue core encased in clear glass, accented b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Whimsical Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand painted ceramic lion sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 4.5"W x 9.75"D x 4.75"H, Very cool ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Set of 52 Animal Sculpture in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing set of 52 animal sculptures paperweights in travertine marble attributed to Fratelli Mannelli.
Comprising different types of animals in different sizes , including giraff...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive bronze artist proof (AP) rhinoceros sculpture by Loet Vanderveen circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures a substantial 17"W x 6"D x 10"H; it also weighs over 26 pounds. The sculpture is signed "Loet" on the underside and numbered AP 3 / 10. Wonderful detail and overall look on this gorgeous piece! #3111
Loet Vanderveen was born in 1921 in Rotterdam, Holland and later died in 2015 in the Netherlands. Holland is where he developed his love and study of animals as he lived near a zoo. He made his way to New York where he studied under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learned the art of glazes and patinas. He moved to Big Sur, California and continued his work in bronze animal figures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Horses and Marble bases Console Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful console table depicting sculptures of a pair of rampant horses in solid brass, the bases are in black marble and the top in thick glass. Italia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,357 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Elegant Mid-Century Hand Carved Oak, Wenge, and Horn Storks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved storks, sold as a set of 3. Wenge stork with teak base measures 4.125 x 27.875 x 16.375". Oak stork with marble eye measures 3.875 x 3.375 x 20....
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, shells, crab, oyster.
Nautical style.
10 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Organic Modern Pair Stylized Studio Stoneware Pottery Owls 1950 Barbara Garrett
Located in Miami, FL
Barbara Garrett (1930-2020) pair of Organic Mid Century Modern Pottery Owls. Both pieces with fabulous textured mottled glossy glaze wh...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Large Light and Dark Blue Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue with rich sapphire blue spots Italian art glass turtle figure sculpture. The piece is attributed to the Salviati c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Rare Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano
art glass aquarium with
three fish,
squid, sea cat
jellyfish...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair of Maitland Smith Large Bronze and Marble Egret Bird Sculptures, Labeled
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of large sculptures features elegantly rendered standing figures of egrets. The birds are done in patinated bronze with slight verdigris effect; they are mounted on prom...
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rhino Money Box Piggy Bank Made of Leather Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage leather made Rhino money bank. A beautiful decorative item in dark brown leather with a small metal lock. I am so sorry that the original old Key is missing. Made in...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Travertine Elephant Sculpture / Bookend by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing sculpture / bookend in travertine marble in the shape of elephant by Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
A.Ve.M. Murano Rainbow Silver Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Stripes Fish Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripes, silver and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company. The fish has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
$600 Sale Price
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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Pierre Jules Mene Bronze Horse
Plaster Elephant
Rabbit Mold
Sandoz Bronze
Stone Foo Dogs
Terrier Porcelain
Vintage Borzoi
Vintage Cat Statue
Vintage Clear Glass Dog
Vintage Swordfish
Wood Pig Sculpture
Abercrombie And Fitch Leather Animals