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 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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Turkish Palace Urns with Brass Floral Arrangements
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of Turkish urns crafted in wood, leather, metal, bone and dyed bone in geometric designs with dramatic arrangements of Italian mid century br...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Murano Sculpture of a Loving Couple by Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian large sculpture of a hugging, loving couple made of hand blown smoked Murano glass, designed by Pino Signoretto in good condition. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Haniwa Sculpture
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, beautifully glazed, quite rare, and special double-faced "Haniwa" pottery sculpture by American California studio pottery master ceramists Stan Bitters whose work was instrumental in shaping the organic modernist movement in the 1960s.
Bitters received his Bachelor of Arts degree in painting from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1958.
He also studied under Peter Voulkos at Otis College. After graduating, he worked for Hans Sumpf as the company's resident artist. During this time he created architectural murals, tiles, birdhouses, planters, and sculptural objects – designs that would earn him recognition later on as a pioneer of the organic modernist craft movement - many still some of the most iconic designs today.
Stan Bitters' work was featured as a part of the prestigious California Design series of exhibitions and annuals that chronicled art and design in California from 1954-1976. His works were also featured as part of a group show entitled Golden State of Craft 1960-1985 at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, CA. This show was part of Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980, an unprecedented collaboration of more than 60 museums and other cultural institutions in Southern California, celebrating the birth of the Los Angeles art scene. Bitters' work was also exhibited at Heath Ceramics' Boiler Room...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Salmones Brutalist Figurative Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Victor Salmones (Mexican, 1937-1989) Brutalist bronze sculpture depicting a seated figure, signed "M-31 V-SALMONES" to base and numbered "6/10", raised on an acrylic base. Measures: ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Italian Tole Painted Metal Florida Island Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1960’s Italian toleware painted metal lamp or sculpture in the shape of a palm tree perched on a black and gold planter base with go...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Two Thinkers Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century bronze sculpture 2 Thinkers from Est Asia.
Category
1960s East Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
David Segel Sculpture Large Terracotta Double Sided Curved
By David Segel
Located in Monrovia, CA
DAVID SEGEL large double sided curved terracotta sculpture of nude female. 1970s.
This Gorgeous Large Curved Double Sided Nude Sculpture Is Signed On Both Sides.
David Segel, The Artist, Continues To Express His Exaggerated Details Of His Female Muses Form, Curvy And Graceful Yet True To His Flow Of Sculptural Expression.
Excellent Vintage Condition For It's Age And Sculptural Expression Being On Display For Years Since The 1970s, Original Double Sided Sculpture That Is Signed On Both Sides For Open All Round Displaying.
Dimensions Are: Eight-Teen Inches Tall by Thirteen Inches Wide by Four and A Half Inches Thick.
DAVID SEGEL 1921-2005:
An American Modernist Painter And Sculptor. He Lived In Venice California...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Brutalist Bass Player Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W17 D19 H80.5.
Vintage brass two piece sculpture. Item sits on a leather wrapped base and is coated in a textured copper. Statue is structurally sound and shows well.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Stylized Life Size Bronze by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, life size, stylized, cast bronze sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of iconic C2 Design bookends. The pair combine a combination pop Nose and Ear. The resin has a stone look and are very popular. The pai...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Resin
1970s Midcentury Curtis Jere Kinetic Teal Brass & Marble Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Curtis Jere Kinetic sculpture in teal with brass and black marble artisan Signed Jere 1988. The upper portion of the sculpture is rem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Sculpture of a Couple by Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-purple, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian large sculptor of a hugging couple made of hand blown smoked Murano glass, designed by Pino Signoretto in good condition. The detai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Naomi Feinberg "Morceau" Sculpture in Red Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sculpture “Morceau” in red Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)
Naomi Feinberg was a New York...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Brass World Globe Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Carved Stone Figurative Sculpture, W.P.A.Style, Signed M E F '01
By Henri Laurens
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist carved stone figurative sculpture.W.P.A.style, signed M E F '01? Amazing form, proportion, Extremely well executed. Skilled artist for sure.
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Naomi Feinberg "Lithic" Sculpture in Green Italian Granite, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sculpture “Lithic” in Green Italian granite on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American, 1970s.
Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primar...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Ceramic Sculpture by Otello Rosa for San Polo
By Otello Rosa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian ceramic sculpture by Otello Rsa for San Polo of Venezia, pink Othello design, signed back of ceramic not visible due to wood pa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Magnificent Sculptural Tea Pot Vintage Art Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural tea pot design art pottery.
Measures: 10.75 tall x 19.25 deep x 7.75 wide
Unsigned. Untested. Decorative item.
Preowned original vintage condition.
See images listed p...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Victor Salmones (Attr.) "Father and Son" Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Victor Salmones (Mexican, 1937-1989) attributed, "father and son" a patinated metal double bust bearing signature "Victor Salmones" on back, on an ebonized wooden base. 11" H x 6.5" ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France circa...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Naomi Feinberg "Wild Spirit" Sculpture in Italian Marble, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved “Wild Spirit” sculpture in Italian marble on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. This is a stunning work by a renowned American sculptor.
Nao...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (3 available) - Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte compa...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Musician with Tambourine 1940s Plaster Lamp by RIMA NY
By RIMA
Located in North Miami, FL
Large scale restored plaster cubist figure.
Musician with Tambourine 1940's lamp by RIMA NY
Perfect statement piece in any room!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Frances Venardos Gialamas Abstract Wire Figure In Motion Sculpture
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Frances Venardos Gialamas Abstract Wire Figure In Motion Sculpture 1950's. A wonderful work of sculptural art by noted artist Fran Gialamas. The form ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wire
20th Century Thai Metal, Walnut Buddha Head, Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Thai buddha head made of hand crafted metal, in good condition. The detailed décor piece is by supported by a pyramidal Walnut base. Wear cons...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Set of Murano Glass Japanese Farmers by Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-blue, purple vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of three Japanese farmers with a large clear hat made of hand blown colored, smoked Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Archimede Seguso in good condition. The detailed décor pieces represent three women. Manufacture label at the bottom. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950 - 1960, Italy.
A. 6.5" H x 2.25" W x 3.5" D x 2
B. 7.5" H x 2.5" W x 2.75" D
The Seguso Familly is an Italian Murano glasswork, manufactor founded by Antonio Filius Seguxi in 1397 Venice, Italy. Until today, the Seguso Family...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Sculpture Golden Oscar Cycladic Figurine
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Sculpture Golden Oscar Cycladic Figurine.
Maesures: 11.88 tall x 3.5 width x 2 depth.
Preowned original vintage condition.
Refer to images provided.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Michel Chauvet, Méditerranée, Modern Sculpture, France, 1949
Located in New York, NY
This plaster sculpture by Michel Chauvet, the notable midcentury French artist, captures the grace of the human form in motion.
Unique piece. Monogrammed: M. CHT.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cenedese Scavo Glass and Bronze Bird Sculptures
By Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of guinea hens in glass with the scavo technique. This technique was created by Alfredo Barbini and Cenedese in Italy, 1950s. The technique is a mixture of several powders dispersed on the glass service and then heated to 800 degrees Celsius. This creates color and texture to the glass. These beautiful birds sit on top of cast bronze legs. We have never seen another set of birds...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gerald DiGiusto Caryatids Sculpture American 1976
Located in Hudson, NY
This sculpture grouping is a maquette to the "Caryatids" grouping and was created in 1976 by listed American artist Gerald Digiusto. The inspiration for Gerald Digiusto to create these was found in a grouping of female form columns located at the Erechtheion in ancient Greece on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
These were produced from zinc plates
Gerald's work can be found in many Museum, public and private collections.
Gerald's work can also currently be seen in the new book titled American Beauty by Thom Filicia and in the November 2012 issue of House Beautiful
Gerald Digiusto was born June 30, 1929 in New York City, the son of immigrant Italian and Jewish parents. He grew up in Boston, and as a young man served a stone carving apprenticeship in Quincy, Massachusetts. From 1950 to 1954, while stationed in Tokyo with the Air Force, he worked in the studio of the Japanese sculptor...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Naomi Feinberg "the Ancient" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand carved sculpture “The Ancient” in Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)
Naomi Feinberg ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Architect Sculpture #4061
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock patinated brass "Architect" sculpture #4061. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality material...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Silver Plate Life Size Giant Clam Shell Sculpture
By D'argenta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking life size giant clam shell sculpture or object of art having the iconic form and texture with a silver plated finish by D'Argenta Studios.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Optimist" Sculpture #4049
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Optimist" Sculpture #4049. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1980 Blown Murano Art Glass Set 5 Fruit and Vegetables Italy Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Set of 5 Murano hand blown Italian decorative art glass pieces in the shape of fruits and vegetables. A Mandarin, Pumpkin, Carrot, Chili Pepper and Sugar Beet.
Hues of or...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Earthenware "Turnabout Cat" by Hedi Schoop
By Hedi Schoop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hedwig “Hedi” Schoop “Turnabout Cat” in glazed and gold-leafed earthenware (ca. 1950s, California, USA).
After fleeing Nazi Germany for the USA in 1930s alongside her husband compos...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Expertly Restored - Italian Modern Chrome Robot Sculpture Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy circa 1970s. This artistic lamp is made of chrome steel that was recently polis...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Picasso Ceramic Plate "Tête De Chèvre De Profil' Ramié 110
Located in Norwood, NJ
This Picasso ceramic plate "Tête de chèvre de profil' Ramié 110 is one in a small edition of only 60 and is glazed and painted, with the Empre...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Figurative Sculpture by T. Horowitz, 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful clay sculpture on wood base. Signed T. Horowitz on side, with THO 1952 label on the wood base.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Wood
Vintage Midcentury Oversized Brass Elephant Tusk Horn
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oversized brass elephant tusk horn
Bold midcentury sculpted decorative brass elephant tusk/Horn. This impressive and rare s...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Danish Modern Hand Carved Cat Sculptures in Teak, Denmark
Located in Deland, FL
Gorgeous and quirky set of sculpted figurines. These stylized cats have the era appropriate influence, and created with intent to last ages. Made of solid teak in wonderful condition...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
T McKinney Mid-Century 1973 Bronze Abstract Figures Sculpture Black Marble Base
Located in Countryside, IL
T McKinney mid century 1973 bronze abstract figures sculpture with black marble base.
This sculpture measures: 6 wide x 5 deep x 11.5 inches high
We take our photos in a contro...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Faberge's "The Big Egg Hunt N.Y." April 2014, #65 Egg by Artist Mary Mattingly
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of the famed Egg Sculptures from New York City’s celebrated Big Egg Hunt. The Sculpture features a great Mirrored Chrome Optic of Stylized Human Figures which reflect in the cent...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Untitled 'Christ' Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, 1950, Rosewood and Bronze
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Untitled (Jesus Christ) table top sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, c. 1950
Brazilian rosewood body and bronze head and hands. One hand turns in pl...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Modern Art Hand Crafted Pottery Sculpted Old Mask Distressed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage modern pottery Art hand cafted old mask distressed.
Measures: 8.13 tall x 6.13 W x 1.13
Preowned original vintage condition. Broken and distressed.
Review all mages please...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Carl Auböck Model #4366 'Bird' Brass Sculpture
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4366 'Bird' brass sculpture. A wonderful abstract patinated brass bird sculpture designed in the 1950's by Vienna, Austria's, Carl Aubock. This item is produced i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Dancers Signed Brass Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Curtis Jere dancers brass table sculpture. This is a very dynamic sculpture from artist Curtis Jere. It showcases two dancers twirling around, each facin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Glass and Granite Base, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze sculpture of backside of woman suspended on smoked glass and held upright by a block of granite. Signed Lima. Brazil, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Large Rimini Blu Ceramic Horses by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Imposing pair of Italian handmade ceramic horse sculptures in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bit...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jere Sailboat Model Signed and Dated 1979
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive sailboat model by Jere, signed and dated ( Jere 1976 ). This example can be displayed as a freestanding objet, or can be mounted on...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Monrovia, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds At Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With A Trapezoidal Base.
Three Chrome Metal Eagles At Flight. The Birds Are In Excellent Shape, With ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Rare French Gilt Bronze Box "Pinocchio" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Indian Gilt Bronze Ganesha on Swing Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Indian gilt bronze statue sculpture of the Hindu Lord Ganesh seated on a swing between two columns and bells, surmounted by a tympanum in the form of two b...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Harry Bertoia Melt Pressed Bronze Figural Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
A figurative vertical form with two protrusions on top constructed of melt pressed bronze (heated numerous times, squeezed, and shaped. Includes provenance and hand-signed COA from t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Sculpted French Cubist Abstract Sculpture in Terracotta Signed "Philip"
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and alluring Mid-Century Modern Sculpture was realized in France circa 1950. Executed in terra cotta with a oil rubbed bronze colored glaze, the work presents an abstract and dynamic form- bristling with verve. An elongated form rises from an elliptical base offering both smooth and curvilinear aspects as well as faceted ones concluding in a curved tongue-like appendage with a pointed end. Additionally, there is what appears to be a lug or nut cantilevering from side of the piece, suggesting metamorphosis or some kind of animatronic influence. The amorphic form recalls the highly stylized renderings of tools by Lee Lozano...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair in Solid Honduran Mahogany 1960s Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany.
In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
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