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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Chinese Art Glass Figurine by Dino Rosin for Murano Glass
By Murano 5, Dino Rosin
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass Chinese figurine in green swirl, black and clear Murano glass, circa 1970s. The pieces is signed "Rosin Murano" and has incredibly vibrant color and great texture!...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Luigi Broggini Catalogued Bronze Sculpture
By Luigi Broggini
Located in Roma, IT
Important bronze sculpture by Luigi Broggini.
“Dancer”.
Datable to the from the early 1940s.
It is part of the series of Dancers created by the sculptor Broggini in the 1930s.
The ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Manuel Felguérez Mid-Century Mexican Metal Toy Soldier (1 of 7)
Located in Countryside, IL
Manuel Felguérez Mid-Century Mexican Metal Toy Soldier (1 of 7)
This figurine measures: 5 wide x 5 deep x 16 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Black Glazed Sculpture Ceramic by Elie Van Damme, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic sculpture by Elie Van Damme for Amphora Belgium, 1960s. Large brutalist ceramic art representing a boy and girl lovers sculpture. Glazed in slate or pewter shades of black an...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Bulio, Bronze Statue of Léon Gambetta, Prime Minister, France, 1930s
By Jean Bulio
Located in Palermo, IT
Jean Bulio, bronze statue of Léon Gambetta, Prime Minister, France, 1930.
Work signed on the back by the artist.
Small signs of the time.
We guarantee adequate packaging and will sh...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Natural Wood Fish Shape Driftwood Sculpture Artist Signed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury abstract natural driftwood fish forming sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Japanese Farmers by Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian Japanese farmers with a large black hat made of hand blown clear Murano glass, designed and produced by Pino Signoretto in good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Wall Hung Face Mask of Richard Nixon, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very wellmade 1:1 wall hung face mask in glazed porcelain. The color of the glaze is cream/off-white. It has great facial expressions and intricate details. Anonymous European or A...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Important Italian Bronze Sculpture by Nado Canuti, Untitled
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric and rare bronze sculpture by Italian master Nado Canuti from the 1950s. The sculpture is called: Untitled. Made entirely of bronze with a glass base.
The sculpture is a per...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Strangely Interesting Experimental Studio Pottery Vase 1970s
By Etie Van Rees
Located in Tilburg, NL
Strangely Interesting Experimental Studio Pottery Vase 1970s
And now for something completely different...
This is a very strange but also very desirable piece of studio pottery fr...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
black 20th century ceramic design visage figurative sculpture by Le Vaucour 1950
By Le Vaucour
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Le Vaucour - Vallauris
Figurative 20th century black ceramic sculpture
signed by Le Vaucour Vallauris
Orignal good condition
height 26 cm
Large 9 cm
Depth 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Bronze Diver in Motion Sculpture
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating patinated bronze tabletop sculpture of a diver by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Part of the divers in motion series, this bronze is mounted on a recta...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sylvia Weiss Bronze Chicago Modern Dancer Figure on Wood Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand sculpted bronze dancer sculpture created by listed artist Sylvia Weiss of Chicago, Illinois. Sculpture measures 9.5" by 6" by 3.5" and is signed S. Weiss on the base. In very g...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Group of Three Large Scale Carved Teak South Asian Musician Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of three large heavy carved teak musician figures. All are seated in elegant dance- like poses and wear local style loincloths, neck torques and anklets. One plays a stringed i...
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Lot of Ceramic Masks with Luster Glaze 1960s Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lot of ceramic masks with luster glaze 1960s Italian design.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Swedish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Sweden. Very rare collectible.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Blown Glass Bubble Rooster 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical glass rooster sculpture in amber and red blown glass bubble body very cool and unique, circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Saint Bernard Dog Sculpture circa 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful large vintage midcentury modern quirky, whimsical sculpture of a St. Bernard dog with unusual dark eyes and bright red tongue, made circa 1960s / 1970s. Most likely made i...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Plaster
Vintage Bronze Sculptural Vase By Charles Fach
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury handmade sculptural bronze vase by Charles Fach. It is signed.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Large Saliati Murano Glass Fish with Gold Flecks Mid 20th Century
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and impressive Murano glass fish with bullicante controlled bubbles attributed to Salviatt and Co. The elegant form with the fish tail curved upward with a sturdy round glas...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ron Lee Clown Sculpture in Bronze Onyx Base Tightrope & Umbrella
By Ron Lee
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical sculpture by Ron Lee circa 1970's , feauturing a clown on a thighrope sitting on solid onyx base, with an enameled finish on the umbrella to add color.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
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
1950s by Paolo Loddo Dorgali Sardinia Italian Midcentury Ceramic Figure
By Paolo Loddo
Located in Brescia, IT
Traditional figure,
Dorgali, Sardinia _ Italy 1950s
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Otello Rosa Venetian Carnival Mask Pantalone Sculpture for San Polo 1950s
By Otello Rosa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Otello Rosa Venetian carnival mask Pantalone sculpture for San Polo 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Solid Bronze Sculpture Of A US Army Helmet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Midcentury solid bronze sculpture of a US army helmet.
The helmet is heavy and sits of a black painted metal stand.
This is one of 3-5 other helmets made...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Detailed Handmade Copper And Brass Hanging Angel Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Detailed Handmade Copper And Brass Hanging Angel Sculpture
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Kneeling Woman by Guy Charles Revol '1912-1991'
By Guy Charles Revol, Foundry Valsuani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling woman by Guy Charles Revol. Possibly another interpretation of Venus Kneeling, this young woman is kneeling on her left knee and resting her arms on her right knee, looking over her left shoulder. The piece is signed and numbered on the bronze base. The VALSUANI Foundry Mark is also visible on the base. This is a beautiful piece to showcase on its own.
"Guy Charles Revol was born 3 October 1912 , in Paris. He studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris and was a sculptor, medallist, and designer. Revol won second prize in the Prix de Rome in 1937. His works include a granite pediment at the Hôtel de Ville in Guéret in the Creuse; a fountain for the Exposition Internationale in Paris in 1937. A low relief for the French Pavilion at the San Francisco...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mermaids Offspring Porcelain Figurines by Sadolin & Jespersen, Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A group of the blanc de chine porcelain figurines two of which are special editions decorated with gold glaze. They are called oceans kids and they are perceived to be a mermaids off...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
White Winged Crown, 4 Part Ceramic TOTEM, Hand Built Sculpture by H. Starcevic
Located in New York, NY
A tall, hand built ceramic Modern TOTEM, created by artist Helena Starcevic, this is one in an ongoing study of the totemic form. Here, there are 4 separate parts hand-formed and att...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Black-Blue Italian Single Murano Glass Face, Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-blue, single vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian single face sculpture made of hand blown colored Murano glass, in good condition. The detailed slightly smoked décor piece rep...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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 /...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpture in Bronze Art Nuragica Sardinia 1960s Wood Base Chieftain
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture in bronze art Nuragica Sardinia 1960s wood base Chieftain.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Asian Bird Feeder made of Metal and Brass, 1950s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade Asian Bird Feeder made of Metal and Brass, 1950s Austria
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Decorative Object Sculpture Murano Glass Buddha Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Sculpture/decorative object of a buddha made of transparent Murano glass and aventurine. produced in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Beaded Tulip Floral Arrangement
Located in Riverdale, NY
Impressive Beaded Flower Tulip Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professiona...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Porcelain
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
Set of Murano glass objects by Carlo Nason for V.Nason&Co, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Carlo Nason designed these objects in the 1970s for V.Nason&Co, the company of his father Vincenzo Nason.
They are made of Murano glass in four striking colours. The items could be ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Nuremberg Water Fountain Souvenir Statue Pewter Figure Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pewter figurine of the goose man, a statue in the middle of a water fountain in Nuremberg, Germany. Some wear with a nice patina, but this ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Ibis Bird Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood and metal long-legged ibis bird sculptures.
Measures: Height 21 inch, 54 cm.
Width 6 inch, 15 cm.
Depth 7.8 inch, 20 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Wooden Sculpture of an Archer dated and Signed, France 1968
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Wooden Sculpture of an Archer dated and Signed, France 1968
Wonderful decorative object, in good vintage condition. One hand is missing some fingers but we think gives this piece character. Dated and signed MB...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Plaster
Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Japan, 1970's
stamped "Made in Japan" on the bottom
" great size, color and glaze"
" add to your Penguin collection or a nice piece to st...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Large Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three large (9.75" tall) iron Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1970s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Dino Gavina Marble Sculture mod. Altare Della Buona Fortuna
By Dino Gavina, Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina was an Italian designer, entrepreneur, and publisher. He began his career in the 1940s working on stage sets. Visual arts were a great passion for Gavina. In 1960, Dino G...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Jean-Jacques Prolongeau French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Delightful French Limoges porcelain figure of a girl with a basket of fruit resting on her head by Jean-Jaques Prolongeau for Haviland and dating from the 1970's. The hollow figure is Scandinavian in style and is decorated in natural glazed white porcelain with molded decoration and facial and and hair detail. The figure carries a wide rounded bowl on her head laden with apples and pears. With printed Haviland Limoges marks...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Figural Statues in Murano Glass by Pino Signoretto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This elegant pair of Chinese figural statues, crafted by renowned Murano glass artist Pino Signoretto in the 1970s, exemplifies the exquisite art...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage hand painted, Etched possibly brass Peacock Sculpture Statuette.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece is an India Import. Hand Painted and etched this piece would make a beautiful addition to your home. Believed to be brass in material but not confirmed. This Piece has nic...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Fish Figures, Vintage German 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair of character ceramic figural Fish statues - made by an unknown artist in a studio in Nuremberg, Germany. This character statue has been made in Germany, circa 1980s o...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This brass, plexiglass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio.
It can be switched on.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight tra...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Bronze Sculpture by Marcello Pietrantoni
By Marcello Pietrantoni 1
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian bronze sculpture by Marcello Pietrantoni, 1980 ca.
The sculpture is signed on the base.
Marcello Pietrantoni was born in Bresci...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950s by Hans Schirmer German Vintage Achatit Figure Mask
By Hans Schirmer
Located in Brescia, IT
Black and gold ceramic Achatit figure mask.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture of a Couple of Musicians by Walter Pozzi, 1980s
By Pozzi
Located in Milano, MI
Ceramic figurine depicting a couple of musicians, created by Walter Pozzi in the 1980s
Ø 17 cm Ø 13 cm h 30 cm
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Figural Sculpture on Walnut Base Entitled "'78 Condensed Bull" by Ken Vares
By Ken Vares
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century figural bull sculpture on solid wood base entitled "'78 Condensed Bull" by listed California artist Ken Vares, circa 1967. The piece is portrays a standing bull, it is we...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Christian Thomsen Royal Copenhagen Two Girls and Doll Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain figure of two girls with a doll designed by Christian Thomsen (1860-1921) and dating from the mid 20th century. The figure stands raised on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture of a Franciscan Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture.
In the form of a Franciscan monk.
The base has a later copper insert and threading for possible mounting on a plinth.
Simply a w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Crystal Sailboat Sculpture Signed
By Daum
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large crystal sailboat sculpture in the manner of Daum, France, circa 1970s. Etched signature on bottom. Excellent condition. No chips or scratches.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
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