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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Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7222
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Green Glass Mannequin Display Hand 1960's
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage Green Glass hand from the 1960s. Perfect for showcasing rings, chains, watches, scarves, and other fashion accessories, this unique piece adds a splash of visual interest to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pink Glass Mannequin Display Hand 1960's
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage Pink Glass hand from the 1960s. Perfect for showcasing rings, chains, watches, scarves, and other fashion accessories, this unique piece adds a splash of visual interest to a...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Jarl Hesselbarth studio pottery ceramic , native spear and shield
By Jarl Heger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jarl Hesselbarth studio pottery ceramic stone wear sculpture depicting native with spear and shield,,Wonderful colors. nice detail.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Iconic Carl Auböck Handcrafted Eye Bottle Stopper #4538, Cork & Brass, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
An attention-grabbing bottle stopper „Eye", model #4538, designed by Carl Aubock II back in the early 1950s. A charming object, handcrafted by Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna / Austria. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Blue Glass Mannequin Display Hand 1960's
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage Blue Glass hand from the 1960s. Perfect for showcasing rings, chains, watches, scarves, and other fashion accessories, this unique piece adds a splash of visual interest to a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Lot of Five Terracotta Toadstool Mushrooms for Garden Decoration 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Five Terracotta Toadstool Mushrooms for Garden Decoration 1950s
Item e7202
A rare set of five toadstool mushrooms for garden decoration with garden gnomes. Made in Germany ca....
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Lot of Four Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Vintage Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7221
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of te...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
A Beautiful Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Decorative Leaf Dish Soini 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not in all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Birch
1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton
Item e7236
An antique hotel page automaton manufactured by P. Stokvis, Den-Haag - Netherlands ca. 1930s. A young boy i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Frank Coronado Mid-Century Modern Wood Carved Figurines
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of five mid-century modern wood carved figurines by Dominican artist Frank Coronado. Each figure is hand painted in brilliant white, red, ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dominican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Kelly Green Venetian Murano Glass Dancers by Franco Toffolo, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A charmingpair of mid 20th century Venetian glass figurines of a gentleman and his lady companion. Made by Franco Giancarlo Toffolo for Toffolo Venice. Venice has for centuries been ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Exquisite Brass and Copper Mid Century Modern African Female Sculpture
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite mid-century modern sculpture, standing at an impressive 118 cm in the style of Karl Hagenauer. Crafted from a harmonious blend of brass ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Hollywood Regency Brass Koi Fish Sculpture Bottle Chiller or Wine Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A high end quality ice bucket / bottle holder that doubles as a chic table sculpture. It features a swiveling lid and copper bottle holder insert. Extremely heavy with a warm vintage...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Pharmacy Hanging Scale
Located in Seattle, WA
Believed to be antique Pharmacy scale. Weighing in grams. Balance scales for medicines. Collective possibly brass in material. Vintage Conditio...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pablo Picasso necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Necklace in clay by Picasso, Madoura
“Visage”
Signed behind,
Bibliographie: Alain Ramié, "Picasso, catalogue de l'oeuvre céramique édité", Édition Madoura, 1988, page 56, figure 92.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Sculptural Artistic Metallic Tie In Steel And Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Metallic art tie designed by Pierre Cardin.
Very rare metallic tie, created in Paris France by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. It was crafted as a piece of art...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Wooden Cat Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
Tall wooden mid century modern Style Cat Decor. Nice Patina. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is only for described item only.
Dimensions. 3”W ; 3”D ;...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floral Regal Cultural Heritage Handmade Statue
Located in Seattle, WA
Please inspect all photos. We strive to represent the item as best we can through the many pictures, feel free to let us know if you’d like additional pictures and video
Please let u...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Verdigris Wrought Iron & Brass Figure of Waiting and Readiing Gentleman
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Verdigris Wrought Iron & Brass Figure of Waiting and Readiing Gentleman under a public light pole. Measures 3.5" in diameter and stands 12.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
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 a metallic painted bronze finish and a wonderful Brutalist look. The p...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Possibly Antique Wooden Spinning Wheel.
Located in Seattle, WA
Sourced in Arezzo Italy, primitive wall Decor. Believed to be antique but not confirmed. Some signs of wear including some cracks, pictured. Vinta...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Paul D. Wellington Signed Sailboat Modern Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist brass metal wall sculpture depicting a regal sailboat by Paul D. Wellington. Signed by the artist. Circa 1970s. Classic mid century modern wall art...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage gold walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 7,5cm H, 12cm W, 9cm D
Period: 1970’s
Condition: Good
Color: Gold
material: Metal
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Itzik Benshalom Abstract Figural Bronze, Israel, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Freeform abstract figural bronze from the 1970's. Signed. Beautiful verdigris patina. Benshalom was born in Hadera, Israel in 1945.
Category
1970s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Zsolnay Pecs Polar Bears Sculpture, ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Zsolnay Pecs Polar Bears Sculpture, ca. 1930s
Item e7282
An antique porcelain statue depicting a pair of polar bears, decorated with g...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Onyx Stone Lion Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Onyx Stone Lion Sculpture From Mexico Is Carved From Onyx Stone, It Captures The Majestic Essence Of A Lion In Stunning Detail. With Its Rich...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Large 1970s Mid-Century Artisan Nude Female Form Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Late 60s or early 1970s Mid-Century Modern organic hand-carved standing abstract nude female form sculpture. Tall sculpture at 27.63" of a nude female with long following hair, arms ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Daniel Kafri (Israeli, 1945- ) Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Kiss
Located in New York, NY
Our bronze statue by the Israeli artist, Daniel Kafri (1945- ) depicting kissing lovers has a verdigris patina and measures 40 by 19 by 11 inches. Signed and marked A/P.
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Artisan Modernist Female Nude Torso Sculpture in Lebanon Marble
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s hand-carved by unknown artisan of a modernist form female nude torso sculpture made of Lebanon marble. Something written Indiscriminately on underside and possible date of 1984...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold Decorative Primitive Decor.
Located in Seattle, WA
Commonly used for Specula-as or gingerbread creation. Nice rustic aging and Patina on the wood. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 2 3/4 W ; 3/4 D ; 15 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Tall Danish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique tall figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Denmark. Very rare collectible tall size.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Eclectic Boy on Rocking Horse Painted Metal Sculpture by Manuel Felguerez
Located in San Diego, CA
Eclectic boy on rocking horse painted metal sculpture by listed Mexican artist Manuel Felguerez, circa 1970s The piece is in very nice original condition...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Claude Conover Sculpture of Girl with Ponytail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Claude Conover Sculpture of Girl with Ponytail.
Glazed stoneware with clay slip.
Signed Claude Conover on base.
Claude Conover (1907 - 1994, American) mixed his own stoneware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Japanese Farmers by Seguso Vetri D’Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-yellow, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small Japanese farmers with a large hat made of hand blown colored Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Archimede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of six tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Swedish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Sweden. Very rare collectible.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Carved Wood Panel Figurative Artwork Wall Decor.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece features primitive designed Carved motifs of people recessed into the wood. Walnut wood tone. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 7 1/2 W ; 1 1...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ceramic German Impression of Baking Cast Mold of Drummer. Circa 1969
Located in Seattle, WA
The text on back translates from German as follows:
“ Original impression of an 18th century baking model from the Weimar Castle Museum.” Blue Toned paint or glass atop this piece. ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
3 oz. .Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Garlic Sculpture Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant sterling silver garlic stamped 925 well done piece brought from Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Seldom seen Paper Mache NaNa Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paper Mache , polychromed "NaNa" Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle,,
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Jacques Adnet Bent Leather and Cut Crystal French Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb ashtray with a bent leather frame and crystal cut glass. This fantastic piece is attributed to Jacques Adnet and was produced in France during the 1960s.
This charming ashtra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized Hippopotamus with Infant
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed By Thomas Mtasa with stylized Of A Hippopotamus with Infant
Vintage Inuit Malachite Carving Of A Hippopotamus with Infant
Kg 14
The piece is in Very Good and original condit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Exotic Thinker Man Sculpture, 1950-1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exotic thinker man sculpture, 1950-1970. Wooden sculpture of a thinker man. The model underlines harmonious and supple curves. Measures: Height: 11.8"(30cm), Width: 7"(18cm), Depth: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Italian White Blanc de Chine Creamware Fruit Topiary
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning large 16.5" Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit topiary in a pedestal basket. Marked "Made in Italy" ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Original Wheel Thrown Hand Painted Ceramic Doodle Spoon Rest
Located in Seattle, WA
This spoon rest has an adorable cartoon doodle in the center. Makers mark on the bottom. Little Oakie Studios is a Seattle based company specializing in Kawaii inspired design. Every...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Blown Glass Bubble Rooster 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical glass rooster sculpture in amber and red blown glass bubble body very cool and unique, circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal "Goliath" Bronze Sculpture, Signed and Numbered 1221/2000
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal "Goliath" Bronze Sculpture, Signed and Numbered 1221/2000
Offered for sale is a rare puzzle sculpture by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933–2006) titled "Goliath". T...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.75"H. #3539
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Giant Sneaker Bata Super Bullets Store Display High Top Basketball Shoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large collectible sneaker store display from the 1960's. All original with nice patina. Free USA shipping on this item!
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Owl Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Owl Sculpture
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Spanish Women Cast Bronze Sculpture by W.N. Cardobo 1973
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1973 Spanish cast bronze sculpture depicting a woman walking with a basket of fish on her head.
Marked W.N. Cardobo 73 (see detail photo).
In original beautiful condition...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Large Saliati Murano Glass Fish with Gold Flecks Mid 20th Century
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and impressive Murano glass fish with bullicante controlled bubbles attributed to Salviatt and Co. The elegant form with the fish tail curved upward with a sturdy round glas...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
A Rare Mid Century Italian Salviati Murano Fish with Mermaid Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare Salviati Murano had blown fish and mermaid sculpture with internal gold fleck and bullicante design.
Since 1859, Salviati has been researching new vernaculars languages of M...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3510
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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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