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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John W. Mills (1933-2023) Harlequinade Dancers Sculpture Maquette
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large figurative sculpture depicting the two dancers, Harlequin and Columbine, by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Part of the artist’s ‘Harlequinade’ series, this is...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Sculpture, Two Ducks in Sant’Anna Faience, Portugal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Sculpture, two ducks in Sant’Anna faience. The piece displays a detailed level of realism, highlighting the birds' dynamic expressions and postures. One of the ducks holds its head h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Capodimonte Porcelain Sculpture Tramp and a Nanny on a Bench, De Palmas, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid porcelain sculpture representing a tramp and a nanny feeding a child far from each other on a bench. Signed on the bottom with its original stamp "De Palmas, Capodimonte". I...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Nude Sculpture by James Patrick Maher
Located in Hudson, NY
James Patrick Maher (20th Century), bronze Sculpture of a nude woman.
James P. Maher, was a renowned artist whose drawings, paintings and sculptures reflected an innate appreciation ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
At Manteto Ceramic Wall Mask
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic mask, Baku Ghana.
Signed:AT Manteto,Baku 1974.
Measures: Height 32 cm.
Width 17 cm.
Depth 8 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Gold Plated Fighting Cockerel Ornaments, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of gold plated fighting cockerel ornaments. These beautiful sculptures were produced in Italy in the 1960s.
An iconic set from the 1960s that is incredibly rare to be found gold plated. These animated roosters hand-crafted sculptures feaures incredible details, perfect example of midcentury Italian manufacture.
A fantastic eye-catching set, that will be the perfect addition for enriching a desk or a midcentury hallway entrance...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Metal
Iconic Sculpture of Rower, Jihokera, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jihokera
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic vintage sculpture of a rower. Produced by Jihokera in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The sculpture was very popular in the Communist regime of Czechoslovakia. It has a great presenc...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$250 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Handmade Wood Carving
Located in Seattle, WA
Handmade wood carving with nice patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H9
Dimensions: 3.5”L ;3"W;7"H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
David Gil Ceramic Sculpture
By David Gil
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-built ceramic sculpture is set on a lucite frame that’s attached to a solid cherry base. The piece is signed on the reverse side by Gil who is the founder of Bennington Pot...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cherry
Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor
By Cortendorf
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking ceramic figure represents an African warrior poised in a dynamic kneeling position, wielding a spear with an air of strength and confidence. The figure is characterized...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Museum Quality Nude Sculpture (After Fernando Botero)
By Frank Dobson, Fernando Botero, Robert Hughes, Antoniucci Volti
Located in Round Top, TX
In the style of Robert Hughes, Joseph Goethe and Antoniucci Volti, Frank Dobson and hints of Fernando Botero, this exquisite museum quality sculpture is one of the most enduring piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modernist Porcelain Nude Figural Vases by Sargadelos
By Sargadelos
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Pair of modernist porcelain nude figural vases by Sargadelos of Spain, designed by Isaac Díaz Pardo in the 1970s although this pair is likely from the 2000s. The anthropomorphic pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Murano White Italian Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Sculptures
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous set of Murano handblown white Italian art glass pear and apple sculptures. They are not bookends, but decorative pieces. In the manner of Archimede Seguso. The pear is 7 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bronze Head Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
This bronze head sculpture signed by artist O. Ramsburg can be displayed as an elegant table top art piece.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,536
Table Top Sculpture by John Steck
By John Steck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
From Steck’s 'Desert Flower’ series, this tabletop sculpture exhibits, per an America House advertisement in Craft Horizons January/February 1965 (which illustrates this sculpture), ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair of Vintage Brass Leaf Tray Sculptures by Oscar JW Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Oscar JW Hansen
Manufacturer: VA Metalcrafters
Dimensions:
1.50”H x 7.50”W x 2.75”D
1.50”H x 7”W x...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Victorian style decorative hand clip with stone like base.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Box H15
Dimensions. 3” W ; 6.50” D ; 7” H
Base. 3” W ; 3” D ; 0.75” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano Art Glass Green Apple Sculpture, Italy, c. 1926. acid-etched signature; Murano green cased glass with app...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,078 Sale Price
55% Off
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
Virgin and Child, ceramic by the French artist Jean Derval 1960's - F422
By Jean Derval
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ceramic from the 60's representing the "Virgin and Child" by the famous French artist Jean Derval. Very nice glazing on the whole, with typical colours and patterns of the artist. So...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Wood Carved Bird Coin Collector by Deborah Bump.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Studio Craft. Makers Mark on the Bottom as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Box #1
Dimensions.4 W ; 3 D ; 5 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Mid-Century 'Johanna' Swedish Pottery Figurine 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, signed and delightful little vintage Midcentury modern Swedish European ceramic studio pottery sleepy 'Johanna' figure by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa mid 1960s. ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Sculptural Mirror by Gino
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Important vintage sculpture in resin with 3 mirrors.
Signed on the back by the artist George Charpentier, known as GINO. (born in 1937).
France, 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Resin
$29,856
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Set of 3 Female Dancer Sculptures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of three female dancer sculptures by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Made from resin with a patinated finish, each figure stands upon an integral stepped base an...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Italian Large Yellow Lucite Grapes Bunch on Driftwood Stem
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
You want a splash of color? Here it is! These glassy yellow grapes are huge, about 2 inches in diameter each and they are full of pale yellow light reflecting color! The Lucite grapes are held to the rustic driftwood with wire and are flexible so the bunch of grapes has some malleability.
They would work great in a beachy look, a rustic look, a classic look or many other decorative styles.
Thanks for visiting The Moody Carpenter...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite, Driftwood
$135 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Pewter wall Thermometer with 3 different temperature Scales
Located in Seattle, WA
Not confirmed as operational. No stand included. Chain affixed to the back for wall hanging. Elegently classic with nice patina. 3 temperature scales. Fahrenheit, Celsius and Reaumur...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
"Close Encounter" Bronze Sculpture by Lorand Fekete
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid bronze sculpture, "Close Encounter", by Lorand Fekete, signed and dated. Mounted on wood stand.
33.25"H x 9.25"D x 11"W.
Fekete was born on June 9, 1930, in the Transylvanian town of Nagyvarad (now Oradea), Romania. He attended a Hungarian Catholic high school, showing talent in the arts and in his studies and finishing in 1949. He then completed his medical education at the University of Tirgu-Murea Medical School. Lorand was required upon medical school graduation to work for three years in a rural area. There he became interested in old Hungarian...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Mid Century Man Throwing Spear Steel Sculpture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Brutalist mid century man throwing spear steel sculpture
This sculpture measures: 22 wide x 7 deep x 22 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Massive Nickeled Resin Skull Signed Y.D., Belgium, 1989
Located in Brussels, BE
Heavy resin skull, nickel -plated.
Signed and dated Y.D.89 at the base.
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$1,385 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent Life-Size Zanolli, Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Barn Owl c1980s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Impeccably hand painted life-size barn owl figure by Zanolli, Italy from the 1980's
Has incredible presence - a terrific piece
Circa 1980's
Signed Zanolli, Italy
Height 11.5 inch, Wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of "BONES" Sculptures by Don Harvey
By Don Harvey
Located in New York, NY
Set of 9 architectural "BONES" sculptures on stand by Don Harvey, circa 1960's. Cast and powder coated fiberglass on ebonized wood stands.
List Price is for the set of 9.
Can be s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
$6,650 / set
Adorable Italian Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Figurine 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Adorable Italian Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Figurine 1960s
A highly adorable mid century child figurine in glazed studio pottery from Italy.
Depicts a singing or talking boy - m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare musical box by Omero Taddeini
Silver metal and wood base
Perfect working order
Perfect condition.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Lifesize ‘The Three Kings’ Bronze & Signed Print
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A lifesize bronze statue titled ‘The Three Kings’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. This impressive, large scale bronze would make a striking statement piece in any s...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Sculptures Guanyin Ceramic China, 1912-1949
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Guanyin sculptures in Dehua porcelain "blanc de chine". The two mirror figures of the goddess of compassion resting on bases of flowers and l...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
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
Family of Three Porcelain Sculpture by Howard Pierce
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Family of three ceramic figure sculpture by Howard Pierce. Howard Pierce graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago, later moving to California where he attended Pomona College. Glo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Yellow Banana Ceramic Sculpture, Zanolli Nove Italy, circa 1970
By Rita Zanolli
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow banana ceramic sculpture
Zanolli Nove Italy, circa 1970
Measures: 48 x 15 x 20 cm
Conditions: Excellent.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Monumental Lifesize Brass Foot Sculpture, Werkstätte Auböck, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
We are offering this impressive 13“ long and 8“high brass foot sculpture, designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria.
This charming and attention-grabbing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bird of Paradise Brutalist Brass Sculpture Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bird of paradise brutalist brass sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Coat of Arms Groningen Plaque on wood Frame.
Located in Seattle, WA
Groningen Coat of arms plaque on wood frame. Nice Patina on nails. Hardware for hanging.? Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H3
Dimensions. 6” W ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wig Holder or Hat Stand 1970 Vintage, Sculpture Face Female Head France, Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a wig holder, made in the 1970s in France. It is a Female Head, in a brown color.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century/Modern Deco Sculpture, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Lady walking down the steps cast in bronze with multi-patinas. Mounted on a solid marble grand staircase. Title is ( The Grand Entrance ) in the manner of M.Reviere. One o...
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Walter Bosse figurines Duck brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
In 2000 a Viennese public house released the first monograph about Walter Bosse. Illustrated with various pictures it shows his highly creative potential and his influence and impact...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Whippet Dog Sculpture in Painted Composite with Gilded Collar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking mid-20th century sculptural depiction of a seated whippet or Italian greyhound dog. Crafted in painted composite or resin with an aged, ivory-white surface, the piece feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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. Box...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Large 'The Three Kings II' Bronze Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large bronze sculpture titled ‘The Three Kings II’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, stood upon an integral circular base.
As a part of his dancer series, this pie...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Verdigris Bronze Fish Toothpick Holder, Mid-Century Walter Bosse Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage bronze toothpick holder is designed in the form of a whimsical fish, showcasing a verdigris patinated finish with elegant gold-tone highlights. Inspired by the mid-centu...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
"Mantissa Sitting" Bronze Sculpture by Lorand Fekete
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid bronze sculpture, "Mantissa Sitting", by Lorand Fekete, signed and dated 1998.
14.5"W x 14"D x 35.75"H
Fekete was born on June 9, 1930, in the Transylvanian town of Nagyvarad (now Oradea), Romania. He attended a Hungarian Catholic high school, showing talent in the arts and in his studies and finishing in 1949. He then completed his medical education at the University of Tirgu-Murea Medical School. Lorand was required upon medical school graduation to work for three years in a rural area. There he became interested in old Hungarian...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Small Libra Zodiac Sign by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Libra Zodiac Sign by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
John W Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture of ‘Gymnast’
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large patinated figural sculpture titled ‘Gymnast’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Mounted on a rectangular wooden column base, this maquette is of an impressive structure and scale while showcasing defined attributes to the male gymnast...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1950 Art Moderne' GARTON Kidillac Pedal Car. Modernist / Streamline Design
By CAR Katwijk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Art Moderne pEDAL CAR.. "KIDILLAC" made by Garton.c 1950. Truly amazing design ,, Fully functional.. working perfectly,, Wonderful Art / Sculpture.. Built like a tank. Re...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mexican Sculpture in Murano Glass Attributed to Archimede Seguso, 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Mexican sculpture in Murano glass whose creation is attributed to Archimede Seguso, 1960s
Ø cm 13 h cm 17
Archimede Seguso was a renowned Italian entrepreneur and master glassmaker...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$649 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Sculpture of ’The Meeting’ by John W. Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A unique patinated bronze sculpture titled ’The Meeting’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, stood upon an integral rectangular ebonised base.
The original life-size s...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage ceramic sculpture of Barber by Capodimonte Italy 1950s
By Capodimonte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic sculpture of Barber by Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1950s. In good condition. There are signs of age, minor damage (please see photos). Dimensions: Width: 17 cm /...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
Artist Made Sculptural Figural Torch Cut Steel Chair Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Greensboro, NC
Artist Made Sculptural Figural Torch Cut Steel Chair or Sculpture by Albert Leon Wilson (1920-1999)
One of a kind chair by sculptor and artist A....
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Alfredo Barbini, Chinese Woman, Modernist Murano Art Glass Sculpture, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernism
Alfredo Barbini
Chinese Woman
Murano Art Glass Sculpture
ca. 1960s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 28 inches
Width: 3-3/4 inches ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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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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