Mid-Century Modern Figurative 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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Fulvio Bianconi, Two Tiepoleschi Figurines, Pulcinella
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Pair of white lattimo figurines with black details. Fulvio Bianconi, designer at Venini. Very good detailed quality. White lattimo glass with black applications.
The pieces belong to...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture.
This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial robot made in the 1970s. This unique object was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge and skill at operating their machine. It r...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
This captivating cabinet of curiosities, crafted in the heart of Catalonia, Spain, circa 1950, features a colle...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$272 Sale Price
69% Off
Los Castillo Abstract Fish- Pull Handles Malachite Sterling Mexican Modernist
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of pull handles by Los Castillo. Abstract Fish with malachite and silver. Mexico Circa the 1950s.
Dimensions: 3.75 w x 3 h x .75 D
Please visit take a...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rare sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ series in terracotta by Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Natural terracotta, unglazed and incised with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mayan Style Mask Sculpture - Unsigned - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mayan style mask form sculpture - featuring a glazed finish and black base - fiberglass structure - unsigned - Mexico - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - n...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Fiberglass
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy
Solid carved Malchite head sculpture
Paperweight.
Category
1950s Beninese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Spanish Horse Woman Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, 1960s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Porcelain Sculpture: Lady on Horse Large Sculpture by Lladró, Spain, 1960s
Very rare Lladró "Horsewoman" #1036
Spanish Name "Amazona"
Item Number A...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Hand Zumbusch' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Zumbusch Hand' Brass Sculpture
Designed in the 1950s, as an homage to German sculptor Kaspar von Zumbusch, this incredibly refined and sculptural bejeweled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century sculpture of a woman in ceramic by Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1950s
By Jean Derval
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century sculpture of a woman in ceramic by Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1950s
The ceramic is a bell. As you can see from the photos, the ceramic has a few pearls inside.
The sculptu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
$814 Sale Price
20% Off
Gouged wooden Mushroom by Robert and Trix Haussmann, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Mushroom hand-carved by Robert Haussmann for the interior design of a boutique in Zurich, circa 1970.
A key figure of postwar European design, Swiss architect and designer Robert Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Leather Elephant for Abercrombie and Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dimitri Omersa leather elephant for abercrombie and fitch.
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Elio Schiavon Italian Figurative Sculptural 'Guerriero' Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stunning Italian hand painted abstract figurative sculptural 'Guerriero' (warrior or fighter) ceramic vase by Elio Schiavon (1925-2004) dating from around 1960. This very stylized hand crafted vase portrays a figure holding a shield and is hand painted in textured colored enamels on a contrasting light grey ground. The figure has a painted face with locks of hair and what may be a beard and supports a rounded shield on their right shoulder. The vase is signed SCHIAVON ERHART to the base.
Elio Schiavon studied at the Scuola d'Arte Ceramica...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished brass paperweight.
Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ramiz Barquet Modernist Bronze Figural Sculpture Ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Bronze sculpture of two figures seated upon a cast stone pedestal, ca. 1980s, by the internationally renowned mid century sculptor Ramiz Barquet (1920-2010) of Mexico City.
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Bronze
Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles
Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$426 Sale Price / set
20% Off
LLADRO - Vintage Bending Girl Figurine - Matte Finish - Spain - 20th Century
By Lladro
Located in Chatham, ON
LLADRO - Vintage matte finish ceramic figure - bending girl dressed in her nightgown - retired - factory stamp to the base - Spain - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Bust of a Woman" Bronze Scuplture by Victor Salmones
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Bust of a Woman", is a bronze sculpture by the Mexican artist, Victor Salmones. This sophisticated piece has an aura of repose and quiet enhanced by the smooth beautiful patina surf...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze female torso sculpture.
This is a striking bronze statue of a female torso. It is mounted on a black marble p...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,100 Sale Price
50% Off
Spaghetti Sculpture of Don Quixote by Roberto Nischli
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage spaghetti sculpture of Don Quixote by Roberto Nischli, circa 1990s. This handmade ceramic sculpture has white gloss finish and a wonderful Brutalist look. The piece has a lot...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Franco Toffolo Commedia Dell'Arte Glass Clown Acrobat Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Murano commedia dell'arte clown style art glass figure designed by Italian Maestro glassmaker Franco Toffolo and dating from around 1960. Toff...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Rattan Harley Motorbike, Real Size, Spain, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rev up your collection with this one-of-a-kind vintage rattan Harley motorbike. Created by an unknown artisan in Spain circa 1970, this real Size piece is a true standout.
Crafted f...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
$4,206 Sale Price
52% Off
Indian Chief Desk Sculpture or Bookend in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate cast bronze bookend depicting Indian Chief in full headdress. It was made in the US or continental Europe circa 1930-60. Measurements: H: 14.5 cm, W: 12 cm, Dept: 8 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$421 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,059 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Hollywood Regency Brass Equestrian Horse Table Sculpture Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A high end quality equestrian themed horse sculpture. Extremely heavy with a warm vintage patina.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1950s Female Nude Sculpture Hand Carved Mahogany Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Female Nude Sculpture
9 long x 3 w x 4.5 d
Original vintage, refer to listed images please.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Child Flying Kite Bronze on Volcanic Rock Sculpture by Malcolm Moran
By Malcolm Moran
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool child flying kite bronze on volcanic rock sculpture by Malcolm Moran, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Huge Clown in Murano Glass by Gino Cenedese circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Huge Clown in Murano glass with pivoting had by Gino Cenedese
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Black String Iron Rigshaw by Bror Bonfils, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Graphic looking string Figurine designed and manufactured by Bror Bonfils in Denmark during the 1950s. It is made from blackened iron. The figure's clothes are made textile and his h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Sculpture, Large Table Ornament. Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Based on his world re known piece the "Hand Chair", this large artistic hand sculpture also highlights the palm and fingers. Rich and detailed with great patina, this piece is in ver...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Livio Seguso Murano Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Salviati, Livio Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium green apple with gray bird Italian art glass sculpture. Documented to designer Livio Seguso, with original label s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Eskimo Boy and Eskimo Girl by Lladro, Design Juan Herta, Set of 2, Spain 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lladro Gres Eskimo Boy and Girl, Spain, 1970s.
Lladro gres ''Eskimo Boy'' and ''Eskimo Girl'' figurines.
Design by Juan Herta, issued in 1970, retired in 1...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Porcelain Statue of Maria with Baby Jesus Made by Goebel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful porcelain statue of Mary with baby Jesus on her arm. The statue is hand painted in beautiful colors. The statue is marked on the bottom with t...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
France sculpture "Female Torso", Belgian marble, signed J.J.M. Francia
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Belgian black marble sculpture on an iron base depicting part of a stylized female torso. What makes this work unique is the contrast between the polished and shiny su...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Wrought Iron
Teak toy Vikings Kay Bojesen Denmark 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this set of Three Vikings . all original from the sixties . One slightly
bigger . All complete with there armory . Very scary . Handmade .
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Yellow Red Heart Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Livio Seguso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow green with dark olive head Italian art glass hummingbird sculpture...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Torso
Located in London, GB
A minimalist ceramic sculpture of a female torso with flowing, abstracted curves and a mottled turquoise glaze; mounted on a black wooden base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,242
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Horse, Italy, circa 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue - Bitossi Aldo Londi. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item with mark on the body and still in ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Sailing Boat Wall Sculpture by Wiley
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century metal wall sculpture signed by artist Wiley. Beautiful design that floats majestically with easy and simplicity. The sculpture is light to the eye while complex in design...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Monique Gerber Bronze Fruit Sculptures France ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A group of three fruit sculptures by Monique Gerber, French sculptor, ca' 1970's. Done is solid patinated bronze. Each one signed with engraving.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Large Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three 9.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark patina; they would make a great mid-cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$340 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Mid Century Blenko Glass Apple
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful purple tainted Blenko glass apple excellent condition no chips or cracks great color and very collectible.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figurative Sculptures in the Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool pair of patinated bronze figurative sculptures in the style of renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo, circa 1960s. The minim...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carl Auböck Model #4867 'Egg' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4867 'Egg' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France during the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$595 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Decorative Cane Cactus, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large decorative cane cactus, 1960s.
In very good vintage condition with minimal wear of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cane
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Verdigris Bronze Greek Chariot Sculpture with Trojan Warrior
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool verdigris bronze horse and chariot sculpture with trojan warrior from Greece, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage conditione...
Category
20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Porcelain "Bulldogs with Puppies" by Fitz and Floyd Co., American
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming pair of porcelain white seated Bulldogs holding a pair of puppies each from their mouth in a straw basket with a blue bow around their necks; mounted on a blue base. Conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Brass Lying Deer with Shamanic Inlays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This lying deer sculpture is made of brass with shamanic inlays. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,752 Sale Price
20% Off
1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of arrows clutched in its left talon. The eagle clutches a Union shield across its breast. The Union shield has a chief with three stars and six stripes completing the design.
The eagle motif in décor and Folk Art has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons.
When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he placed a bundle of arrows in the eagle's left (sinister) talon. The official description specifies the bald eagle holding "in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows." The thirteen arrows are tightly aligned – a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois— in this case a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. William J. Loth founded Virginia Metalcrafters in 1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast Cook...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Musical Clowns by Vittorio Angini
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini, charming set with stunning detail, retain original silver plaque signatures a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Fruits and Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 10 hand carved wooden fruits with bowl. High level of craftsmanship, executed in a handful of different hardwoods.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Abstract Figural Bronze Sculpture, 1993
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Abstract bronze figural sculpture depicting lovers. Signed and dated 1993. Artist unknown.
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Asian Carved Jade Grape Cluster/Bunch Hard Stone Fruit w/Leaves Decorative
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a Realistic and wonderfully pleasing cluster of carved jade grapes with darker jade carved leaves. I love these semiprecious stone carved stone fruit sculptures and have othe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$288 Sale Price
34% Off
Hans Bolling Orskov & CO Teak and Beech Danish Modern Mexican Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Bolling for Orskov & CO teak and beech wood figurine with furry mustache. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Denmark
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Mid-Century White Pedal Airplane
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal plane was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Signed Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Chester, PA
Original Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's
Signed with brass tag on edge of base as well as original label on bottom.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-century Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern figurative 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 figurative 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, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern figurative 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 figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Archimede Seguso, Curtis Jeré, and Jihokera. 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 figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.
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