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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous MCM ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co., circa 1950s. #2389
Designed in 1954 as a series with Los Angeles-based ceram...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Porcelain Figurine of Children, Gerold Porzellan, Germany, 1980s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of children
Signed Gerold Porzellan Bavaria
Very good condition
Measures: height: 17cm; diameter 8cm.
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Men Sculpture Ceramic with Original Paint Aboriginal, Italy, 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
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...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Style Hagenauer Manner Bronze Bust, Figurative Sculpture Elongated Neck
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style manner of Franz Hagenauer bronze bust with elongated neck.
Figurative sculpture depicting the head of a figure with elongated neck and pegged ear adornments.
No sign...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929.
Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini succulent by Matinuzzi. Museum-worthy masterwork by Martinuzzi during his groundbreaking tenure as artistic director of Venini. Large-scale. Original brass frame.
This stunning pulegoso glass and gold leaf “pianta grassa” is in very good antique condition with no apparent signs of repair. Acid etched Venini signature is at bottom. Lovely contrasting white glass rim on pot. Playful use of co lot with the green pot...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Pino Signoretto "Lovers" Sculpture Italian Glass Artist Scavo Technique
Located in St. Louis, MO
Italian glass master Pino Signoretto (1944-2017) signed "Lovers" sculpture with the Scavo technique, circa 1970s. Pino was a student of the master Alfredo Barbini, at 19 of age, he was already a Glass Master. Scavo technique gives it a texture as if it was ancient Roman glass, see description below. In very nice original condition, no damage.
Scavo means 'dug up' and imitates ancient objects in the form and texture to those found in archaeological excavations. During manufacturing, a mixture of several powders (carbonates nitrates, talc, silica, etc.) is dispersed on the glass surface. Then the object is heated up to 800-Celsius degrees.
Courtesy of Urbanglass:
One of the most famous and widely hailed glass masters in the world, Pino Signoretto, known for his incredible facility in sculpting from hot glass, died at the age of 74 on December 30th, 2017. Equally comfortable fabricating for international artists such as Salvatore Dali...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique Midcentury Horse Bronze Relief by Mataré Student Gertrud Kortenbach
By Gertrud Kortenbach
Located in Essen, NW
Artist : GERTRUD KORTENBACH 1924 Solingen - 1960 Solingen
Title: 'Jumping Horse' signed with monogram on front
Material: Bronze, brown patina. Part. with traces of oxidation.
Measurements: H. 36 cm, W. 34 cm, D. 1 cm.
GERTRUD KORTENBACH was a German sculptor and painter.
1943 - 1948 she studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy together with Joseph Beuys - to the master class of the sculptor Ewald Mataré...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Stylized Nude Female Wall Mounted Sculptures or Manequins
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of wall mounted sculptures are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Tom Dixon For Habitat Stores Wicker Life-size Harley Davidson Sculpture
By Tom Dixon
Located in Miami, FL
Life Size Harley Davidson handcrafted and handwoven sculptural motorcycle Design by Tom Dixon For Habitat stores Display in the 1980s.
Handmade of rattan, cane and bamboo. Note the attention to the details all around on storage baskets, handlebars, wheels, gas tank, exhaust, seat & kickstand.
Stunner done sculpture and a highly recommended Collectors piece.
Fun Fine Art for Young & Young at Heart...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Face or Bust Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed ceramic sculpture of a face, rendered as a collection of bodies. A unique and philosophical piece for any room. Sits on a base of 3-tier pedestals and measures 20.5" tall.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large 1970s Plaster Artist Hand Study Table Sculpture, Style of John Dickinson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Larger than life 1970s cast plaster hand sculpture, possible artist or hand study, in the style of John Dickinson.
Plaster has slight tan wash ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Gorgeous Decorative Mid Century Ice Cream Statue
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful vintage ice cream statue, designed in the 60's, of Italian manufacture.
The ice cream is made of resin and is a real blow-up of an ice cre...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing a penguin, with the head turned upwards.
The Murano glass sculpture has the same workmanship as a "sommerso". The "submerged" is a form...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous, rare, and unique large horse and rider sculpture/ candelabra by famed Mexican American California studio art potter Dora De Larios. It was recently brought to our attention by a collector of her work that this piece was featured in a presentation at the Scripps Fine Arts Foundation and it was made in 1959. It is one of her earlier works. Quite rare and special in this respect.
De Larios was born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents. She grew up in the artistic Silver Lake district near downtown Los Angeles amongst Mexican and Nisei Japanese immigrants. As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Eugenio Patterino Italian Sculptures Chinoiserie Mid Century Terracotta - a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Eugenio Patterino Italian Sculptures Chinoiserie
Italian glazed Terracotta figurines
Composed a Chinoiserie man and woman in a Chinese 1950s outfit
Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Murano Glass Elephant Sculpture, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing an elephant, with a rigorous trunk facing upwards.
The Murano glass sculpture has the same workmanship as a "sommerso". The "submerged"...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pal Kepenyes Couple Hugging Bronze Sculpture
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Brutalist sculpture depicting a couple holding hands by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The sculpture is signed on the base.
A s...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Midcentury Brown Leather and Glass French Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb ashtray with a leather body and glass top. This fantastic item is attributed to Jacques Adnet and was produced in France during the 1950s.
The unique element of this magnif...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
Mathilius Schack Elo Garden Sculpture ‘Eva’ Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large garden sculpture ‘Eva’ by Mathilius Schack Elo. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Brass Nautical Captain Ship Wheel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully forged in solid brass, these nautical ship wheels have a classic aesthetic that is ideal for coastal and nautical décor but can easily translate to industrial and eclecti...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Noel Osheroff Ceramic Girl Figure Sculpture for Robert Maxwell Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Noel Osheroff ceramic girl figure sculpture for Robert Maxwell Studio
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elio Raffaeli Signed Clear Murano Glass Nude Woman Sculpture Figurine Italy 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern transparent Murano glass Female Nude made by master glass blower Elio Raffaeli.
Engraved Signature at the Base.
It is a heavy Glass Woman Figurine which lo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Big Unique Signed MidCentury African Mask Bronze by German Artist Manfred Strake
By Manfred Strake
Located in Essen, NW
Artist : Manfred Strake (1923)
Title: 'Archaic Mask' signed with monogram
Material: Bronze, brown patina. Part. With traces of oxidation.
Provenance: With foundry stamp of famou...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sandro Book_N00 Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Book_N00, 2017
Book
Measures: 5 1/10 × 7 1/10 × 1 in
13 × 18 × 2.5 cm
Intervened old book.
Made in Berlin in 2017.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Pottery Pear Sculpture with Raku Glaze
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pottery pear sculpture or object of art featuring a distinctive raku style glaze. Signed by noted pottery artist Steven Forbes-deSoule on the b...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
George West Studio Pottery Black Glazed Seated Child Sculpture Dated 1969
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming vintage studio pottery black glazed sculpture of a seated child by George West and dated 1969. The figure is hand modelled in red clay and is he...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mythical Art Hercules and The Hydra Wood Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mythical Hercules and The Hydra Wood Sculpture
11 tall x 6 w x 12 d
Original preowned vintage condition.
See images provided.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are cast iron with verde gris finish and are quite heavy; they would make a grea...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous MCM ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co., circa 1950s. #2390
Designed in 1954 as a series with Los Angeles-based cerami...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Vintage Nude Clay Sculptures Inspired by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a very cool unsigned pair of clay nude sculptures from the 1960's that have a very good resemblance to Henry Moore's works. They are clay or terra cotta and the upright sculpture has a slightly darker red hue than the reclining one. Upright sculpture weighs 43 lbs and the reclining sculpture...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pleasant Folk Art Friends Pair Eva Fritz-Linder, 1970
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pleasant Company- A pair of Folk Art Friends
A serene tall antique handmade and hand painted pair (2) of hand bag carrying women named EMA - a fri...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Modernist Etruscan Brass Horse Sculpture
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Large Modernist Etruscan brass horse sculpture.
Stunning large Gio Ponti inspired Modernist Etruscan brass horse sculpture. Our Mid-Century Modern...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of whimsical art Head Face's Terracotta Planters, 1960s Mexico
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming pair of whimsical art Head Face Terracotta Planters, man and woman,, 1960s,,made in Mexico..Amazing Modernist design,,hair-do's.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pal Kepenyes Bull Steel and Bronze Sculpture
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Brutalist bull steel and bronze sculpture by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The sculpture is signed on the base.
A sculptor from Hungary...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Pal Kepenyes Couple Holding Hands Bronze Sculpture
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Brutalist sculpture depicting a couple holding hands by Hungarian-born Mexican artist Pal Kepenyes. The sculpture is signed on the base.
A s...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of cast iron musicians, men, and woman the pair had a label that read made in Italy but it got lost.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue and aqua blue Italian art glass swan bird sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Segu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Italian Alabaster Tennis Ball Bookends
Located in Denton, TX
Solid alabaster carved into tennis ball design that can be used as a sculpture or book ends.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Bill Mack Harmony Mid Century Signed Bonded Bronze
By Bill Mack 1
Located in Countryside, IL
Bill Mack Harmony Mid Century Signed Bonded Bronze
This bonded bronze piece measures: 72.5 wide x 6 deep x 39.5 inches high
Good Vintage Condition. Some...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated Working Gnome Figurine, Vintage, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated figurine of the Gnome. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, silver plated. A beautiful ni...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Szekely Et Borderie : Roi Et Reine, Céramiques Émaillées, Vers 1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Szekely et Borderie : "Roi et Reine" / "King and Queen"
Rare paire de céramiques peintes, émaillées et incisées représentant le roi et la reine, probablement issus d’un ensemble de pièces de jeu d’échec...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture Shaped as a Shell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful wooden sculpture of a shell.
The sculpture is made of solid wood and has a beautiful old patina. Very decorative object.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Salvatore Vitagliano "Venus Pudica", Glazed Terracotta Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
"Venus Pudica", glazed terracotta sculpture, Salvatore Vitagliano, Naples 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Terracotta
Anthropomorphic Stoneware Vase in the Style of Jacques Pouchain 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anthropomorphic Stoneware Vase In The Style of Jacques Pouchain, mid 20th century, probably French.
Very interesting and unusual anthropomorphic stoneware vase which resembles works by the French pottery artist...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Porcelain Figurine of a Sewing Woman, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a sewing woman in regional costume.
Made in Denmark by the Royal Copenhagen manufactory
Manufactured in 1957.
Model number # 1314
Very good conditio...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Nude Bronze Sculpture by James Maher
Located in New York, 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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Brass Crucifix with Copper Jesus
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice brass crucifix with a copper Jesus on the cross, circa 1960s. Nice weight and detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Quirky Offbeat Vintage Male Shop Mannequin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Quirky offbeat vintage male shop mannequin
A Striking Vintage Mannequin with a Gold Head and Hands, he is made in fibreglass with articulated wooden ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Aldo Tura Pair of 20th Century '1960s' Italian Standing Floor Ashtrays
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 20th century (1960s) Italian standing floor ashtrays in goatskin and metal brass details made by Aldo Tura. They are modeled as a King and a Queen. Both have small doors to...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Glass Egg with Controlled Bubbles Attributed to Barbini
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian glass egg or crystal egg with controlled bubbles attributed to Barbini. This stunning Italian crystal or Murano glass egg shaped sculpture is beautiful from every angle...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Porcelain Figurine of a Bernardine Puppy, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a dog Barnardine
Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl
The mark used in the years 1915-1947.
Model number # 1926
Very good condition, no damage.
Mea...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
La Donna by Fulvio Bianconi, Female Shaped Blown Glass Vase, Venini Murano
Located in Brussels, BE
The body of the vase in transparent iridescent glass on the entire exterior.
Of female form, recurring in the work of the artist, this vase is part of the last series of objects des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
'4' Four Hakone Japanese Bisque Figurines, Circa 1950
By Hakone Manufacturer Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
Four bisque hand painted Japanese Hakone figurines; also referred to as "Hakata Dolls" or Suyaki Ningyu. These style "dolls" were first introduced in 17th ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Murano Sommerso Red Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, blue and clear Italian art glass apple and pear fruit paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli To...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Cubist Sculpture, Signed F. Prosperi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern bronze cubist sculpture, signed F. Prosperi.
Beautifully executed Mid-Century Modern gilt bronze cubist sculpture, signed F. Prosperi. This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is mounted on a wooden base with an artist name...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1960s Pop Art Brass 2 Dimensional Hand 2D Sculpture Palmistry Love
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Roger Bezombes (French,1913-1994)
Born in Paris, France, he was a painter, sculptor, medallist and designer. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and was much influenced by Maur...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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