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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Carl Auböck Model #4366 'Bird' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4366 'Bird' brass sculpture. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural figure is executed in polished and patinated brass.
Price is per item. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Figurines With Flute From Ecuador by Akios Industry.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden figure was hand made in Ecuador. Depicts a person carrying a flute. Beautiful wood grain with exaggerated features. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Di...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Image of Saint in Porcelain
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This elegant ceramic statue depicts a serene image of a saint, embodying grace and piety. With her hands delicately clasped in prayer and her angelic face gently lowered, she emanate...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Paul McCobb Dr. No Tall Windsor Chair Rustic Farmhouse Boho Abstract Chic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare example of this early McCobb design in original unaltered tobacco finish. Small remnants of original label remains.
Measure: Seat H 17.5 in. / arm H 27 in.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Birch
Pair of figurines Arlecchino and Arlecchina by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of figurines Arlecchino and Arlecchina by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
The pair of figurines Arlecchino and Arlecchin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage handmade abstract wood sculpture in mid century modern style with faces
Located in Seattle, WA
Abstract in manner with organic shapes.,Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Box H15
Dimensions. 6.50” W ; 6.50” D ; 10” H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modernist Mouse Sculpture
By Mattia Biagi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful modernist mouse sculpture. A piece that is full of whimsy and detail. Clean lines are the base for this piece as a mouse figure orbits on its own tail. Beautiful, enchanting and dynamic. Cast iron with zinc finish. Clean lines with a brutalist node. This piece is vintage (1960s) and unsigned. A piece that is sculptural and fun. Unsigned and reminiscent of Stephen Charlton...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Cast Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
“Femme de Menage” aka “La Bonne”, a very rare and important large cast figural bronze sculpture attained via lost wax process, table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Figurative Walnut Sculpture
By Brancusi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Fantastic, elegant abstract/figurative sculpture signed HPB, 1977. Walnut with beautiful rich patina, on original artist made metal, steel plate.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Porcelain Figurine of a Couple, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a couple - a boy stealing a kiss from a girl
Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl
Manufactured in the 1960s / 1970s. XX century
Model number # 2162
Ve...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Brutalist Brass Cross
Located in Milano, IT
Rare brass cross designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro and his brother Giò Pomodoro in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture. It is part of the V/58/16 model.
The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Apple Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Dimensions. 3” W ; 3” D ; 3.50” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Life-Size Brass "Entwined Cranes" Sculpture by Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage life-size crane sculpture designed by Boris Lovet-Lorski in Lithuania, circa 1950s. These elegant cranes intertwine at their necks, and t...
Category
1950s Lithuanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Wood Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice midcentury wood crucifix with a brass Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice detail and patina. #1285.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Exceptional polychrome glazed ceramic totem pole by Marcel Giraud, Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Exceptional polychrome glazed ceramic totem pole by Marcel Giraud, Vallauris
Rare, large ceramic piece by Vallauris artist Marcel Giraud. The totem...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Modernist Figural Sculptures in Burlwood
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of modernist figural sculptures in burlwood, circa 2000s. The figures are hand carved and measure: 7.5" W x 2.5" D x 6.5" H. The piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Sculpture of Nude Sitting Women, Royal Dux, 1960s
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Maker: Royal Dux
- Good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small Dancing African Women Figurine by Richard Rohac, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small dancing African women figurine by Richard Rohac, Vienna, around 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century nautilus sculptures or objects of art carved from mahogany in a stylized form with a dark lush finish.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Signed Artist Proof Figurative Bronze on Travertine Base by Victor Salmones
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury, signed artist proof, figurative bronze "runner" statue on travertine base by noted Mexican sculptor Victor Salmones, circa 1960's. The piece is in excellent condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ebony Wood Faces Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed Mid-Century Modern abstract figurative sculpture is unsigned, done in the period with an abstract style of different faces that can be viewed at any angle. Da...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Cast Iron Rose Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron rose sculpture.
Dimensions
9" width x 4.75" depth x 2" height.
Condition
Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Black Forest wood carving of man blowing a swiss horn
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique patina wood carving of Swiss origin. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.. Box H3
Dimensions. 5”W ; 2.25” D ; 5.50” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Stoneware Sculpture of a Posing Woman, Anonymous, c. 1970s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful stoneware sculpture of a posing woman. Made by anonymous designer in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Carved Ebony Root Wood Figural Dancer Mounted Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
Alexandre Noll style abstract female nude figural sculpture mounted on Lucite square base. Although this piece is not signed or dated, it is very much of the style and simplicity of...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Ebony
1960s Ceramic Pop-Art Nut Bolt Table Shelf Decor Sculptures Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun solid ceramic sculptures from a Northeast DC Artists Estate. Showing wear, Chips, Cracks, but no looseness to either piece. Ready to display.
Nut
Dia 7 ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Danish Artists Life Size Articulated Model Mannequin
Located in Round Top, TX
A mid-century life size artist's articulated mannequin or model, made of solid wood. A metal rod attaches to the back of the figure and the black base.
May be posed in a variety of s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modern Marble Sculpture by Sylvia Westfallen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Marble sculpture by Sylvia Westfallen. This sculpture represents the profile of a woman with black hair, seen from the side. The composition is made with different types of marble, carefully polished, cut and applied to a square base in a light beige tone. The dark, straight, loose hair is made of black stone with white veins, contrasting with the fair skin and delicate features of the face. The woman wears a headband and wears an earthy-toned blouse.
Sculpture made for the launch of Elida Gibbs' DIMENSION shampoo.
Sylvia Beatriz Teresa Westphalen Ortiz (Rome, 1961) is an artist recognized worldwide for her sculpture work and one of João Cutileiro...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Walter Bosse figurine Penguin brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Penguin. New production made in Austria. The figurine is special in its own way and requires 14 work steps. It is a "lost wax casting" piece.
In 2000 a Viennese public house release...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture of ‘Irma La Douce'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original sculpture titled 'Irma La Douce' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Made from resin with a patinated finish, this figure stands upon an integral square bas...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Murano Calcedonia Glass Sculpture Signed Dino Rosin
By Dino Rosin
Located in Stamford, CT
Murano Calcedonia glass sculpture, signed Dino Rosin. Titled: "Aphrodite", circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Maquette Sculpture of ‘Close Affection’ by John W. Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large cold cast bronze resin maquette sculpture titled 'Close Affection' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Made from resin with a patinated bronze finish, this lif...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury ceramic sculpture designed by Jitka Forejtova and produced in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian " Foot " Handmade Plaster Sculpture 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Italian "Foot" Handmade Plaster Sculpture from the 1970s is a unique and artistic piece of decor. Crafted by skilled artisans in Italy during the 1970s, this sculpture is a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
ELEPHANT Walter Bosse figurines brass patinated new Vienna Austria TALISMAN
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This elephant was produced in Austria and is signed at the bottom: Bosse Austria. The piece comes together with a fabric pouch, including a certificate, too. Each figure is special i...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Salvatore Vitagliano "Venus in Maturity", Glazed Terracotta Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
"Venus of Maturity", glazed terracotta sculpture, Salvatore Vitagliano, Naples 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Salvatore Vitagliano "Venus Pudica", Glazed Terracotta Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
"Venus Pudica", glazed terracotta sculpture, Salvatore Vitagliano, Naples 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Belgium. This Lion Foo Dog is a beautiful turquoise blue and makes a gre...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Modern Cream Marble Figural Tabletop Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Modern Cream Marble Figural Tabletop Sculptures
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
César Manrique, Model of Ceramique, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
César Manrique (1919-1992) (model of) ceramique, circa 1960-1970.
These are small official prints made after Cesar Manrique.
It's not a unique piece mad...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
nude woman bronze sculpture Mariano Pages
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
nude woman bronze sculpture
Erotic bronze of naked woman
black stone base
Sculpture attributed to Mariano Pages
Argentine sculptor
Circa 1960 Origin Argentina
excellent condition black patina
Mariano Pagés was an Argentine sculptor who was born in the city of San Juan (Argentina) on January 6, 1922 and died in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 18, 2009 whose work was disseminated in many countries around the world and which he carried out, among other works, the monument to Carlos Gardel...
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1960s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Ceramic Torero and Flamenco Dancer Figures by Giovanni Girardi, Italy
By Lenci
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This glazed ceramic piece is made by Giovanni Girardi, a famous ceramic artisan from Vicenza that worked for Lenci in Turin.
It...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Murano Glass Clowns
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Murano glass clowns, Italy, 1970s.
Left clown: Height 26 cm, width 15 cm, depth 10 cm.
Middle clown: 23 cm, width 18 cm, depth 14 cm.
Right clown: 27 cm, width 15 cm, depth ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
"Capanno" Sculpture in Lime Wood by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1974
Located in Hellouw, NL
After decades of development, the Brescian master woodworker and virtuoso Giuseppe Rivadossi resides at a uniquely elevated position. His works, which often show a masterclass of biz...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rebajes Sterling Silver Ubangi Brooch, Master Modernist Jewelry Artisan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s ubangi woman pin is among the most striking of artist Rebajes pieces. Seldom seen sterling silver version, as most Rebajes pieces are in copper. It is jigsaw cut with wrapped w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Limited Edition Hermes Bicycle
By Hermès
Located in Red Lion, PA
Hermes "Quadrille Promenade" bicycle; style: "Le Flaneur d’Hermes"; driven transmission, hydraulic disc brakes and 8 or 11 gears integrated into the rear wheel hub; equipped with saf...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Sculpture with Golden decor of Naked Women on Marbel base Titled Libelula
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Beautiful Bronze Sculpture with Golden decor of Naked Women on marbel base Titled 'Libelula' by Jose Manuel with signature plaque and moulded name on statue. This elegant but impos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Handmade Wooden Elephant Marionette
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage and hand carved wooden elephant puppet marionette with fabric tail. Can also be used to hang as wall decor.Vintage condition as pictured.Listin...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Spotted Ceramic Leopard or Cheetah
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Ceramic Italian glazed leopard in yellow with black spots. Hand-painted and in excellent condition. One available.
Measurements are:
2" deep
7" wide
3...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Clown Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This item is made in lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Philippe Starck Modernist Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Rare Philippe Starck for Driade Astronomie populaire sculpture.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058 designed in the 1950's. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Glass Sculpture by Jitka Forejtova for Rudolfova Hut, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century glass sculpture by ceramicist, sculptor and glass artist Jitka FOREJTOVÁ. Manufactured by Rudolfova Hut Glassworks (part of Sklo Union) before 1958.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
ELEPHANT Walter Bosse figurines brass patinated new Vienna Austria TALISMAN
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This elephant figurine was produced in Austria and is signed at the bottom: Bosse Austria. The piece comes together with a fabric pouch, including a certificate, too. Each figure is ...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly rare and decorative elegant scene in wood of a man making respectfully advances to a lady, with female servants bringing food. Made in Congo in the 20th century, and offered b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Men Sculpture Ceramic with Original Paint Aboriginal, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional pair of Italian white ceramic sculptures, luxury model and extremely rare with its paint finish and accessories. This ceramics representing an Aboriginal men with their j...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.