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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Edward Higgins Steel & Epoxy Owl Sculpture on Pedestal, Signed & Dated 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A steel and epoxy 'Owl' sculpture on white pedestal base by Edward Higgins (1930 - 2006), signed and dated 1960.
Higgins was born in Gaffney, South C...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$10,600 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Sculpture by Dara International
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern brass swan sculptor by Dara International, dated 1983. Displays a swan parting its wings.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bronze Decorative Figure of a Woman attributed to Karl Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1940s.
This item is made in bronze and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist Carved Abstract Figural Scuptures by Stella Popowski, C. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare pair of carved mahogany abstract figures circa mid-1950s by the modernist jeweler and painter Stella Popowski (1931-2008). Popowski was active in both Los Angeles and San Fra...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Woodcut Carved Print Block "The Good Shepherd" Pauline Jacobsen
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often use the gr...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Mother and Child" Bronze Sculpture by Isaac Kahn
By Isaac Kahn
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed and numbered 6/9. On marble base. In overall very good condition. Some patina and oxidation to bronze. Two small chips to base on two lower corners that do not detract from th...
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1970s Lithuanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Plaster
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
MC N.V. Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Gouda Ceramic Footed Plate
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) Dutch Gouda midcentury ceramic plate. This incredible piece is firmly Mid Century in style. The ceramic canoe ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$308 Sale Price
20% Off
Sandro 'Pieces' Artwork , 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pieces, 2017
Measures: glass
Measures: 1 1/5 × 3 9/10 × 5 9/10 in
3 × 10 × 15 cm
Contemporary artwork made in Berlin in 2017 by Sandro.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$1,934 Sale Price
35% Off
"The Gallant Knight" Bronze Sculpture by John Kearney
By John Kearney 1
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Constructed out of bronze and signed Kearney on the underside of the horse. Measures 24" x 25.5" x 10" and featuring a knight on horseback.
John Kearney, 1924-2014 Chicago and env...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Victorian Dress Woman Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large, vintage Murano handblown transparent aqua, pink, sky blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass Victorian woman sculpture. Starting from the top, she has large twisted white top bun hairstyle. Large sky blue double collar with ruffles down the flaunsy pink and gold blouse...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Romer italy hand carved desk top rock and roll guitar player sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of a rock and roll guitar player . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades and hobbies . M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Frederick Hart Bronze Nude Female Bust Sculpture Artist Proof 1 of 1
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Frederick Hart Bronze Nude Female Bust Sculpture Artist Proof 1 of 1. Known for his amazing Lucite sculptures this artist did few bronzes. His bronze sculptures are highly sought aft...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gio Ponti Woman Sculpture in Terracotta 'Attr.'
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Rare terracotta sculpture attributed to the great designer Gio Ponti in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture.
The sculpture is intended to be hung on the wall, as the back is flat.
...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
Romer Italy hand carved desk top architect with briefcase sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of architect with slide rule in hand and briefcase . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sig De Tonancour Burled Myrtle Wood Sculpture Signed And Dated 1992
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Gorgeous Sculpture Is by Artist SIG DE TONANCOUR IN 1992 And Is Beautifully Sculpted In Burled Myrtle Wood. This Amazing Sculpture Is Named "OPHELIA"....
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Curtis Jere Anchor Sculpture Faux Bronze on Stone Quartz Base, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed Jere anchor and stone sculpture with seagulls by Curtis Jere, signed on the anchor and dated 1971. Some loss to green paint, one seagull leg loose from foot. Nautical marine s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze, Iron
Kay Bojeson Laurids Lonborg Hand Painted Stout Guardsman Figure
Located in Ferndale, MI
Kay Bojeson guardsman figure. Hand painted white red with black feet. Sold by Laurids Lonborg Denmark retains original label. Completely original condition with little to no wear.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic and Gold Decorative Item of a Reading Child, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This reading child is made in Capodimonte ceramic, which has been lacquered and hand-painted with pure gold.
This item might ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Stylized Life Size Bronze by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, life size, stylized, cast bronze sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Decorative Sculpture of Putti's Head Plaster on Wooden Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Plaster sculpture of putti's or Childs head on wooden stand
The sculpture is dated in the plaster with "1960" and signature of "Delflasse".
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Spaghetti Wire Drummer Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage spaghetti wire drummer sculpture, circa 1970s. This handmade "Brutalist" piece was made in Mexico and has a gold gilt metallic finish. The piece is in very good vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wire
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Romer italy hand carved desk top sculpture of water skier
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of water skier on carved base . Hair swept back up on skis holding on to T bar handle. Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of man...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unique Bronze Figurative Profile Plaque by Thom O'connor
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze figurative profile plaque by Thom O'Connor, circa 1966. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 6"w x 2"d x 8.5"h. It is numbe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Polished Brass Sail Boat Sculpture by Curtis Jere, Signed, circa 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere boat or ship sculpture, signed, circa 1970. Newly professionally re-plated in brass. Original C. Jere label still attached. This sculpture...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Stunning XXL Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Statue
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful, elegant and stylish. Bronze with black and golden patina, gilded brass. African Mid-Century Modern human size beauty. Made after the African neck...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ceramic Male Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic male figure, fired stoneware with monochromatic pattern.
Incised signature underside.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,625
Whimsical Tall Danish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique tall figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Denmark. Very rare collectible tall size.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
'The Warrior', Bronze Sculpture, Italy 1970
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and rare Bronze sculpture of a standing warrior, Italy 1970. Inspired by the works of Mimmo Palladino and Campigli.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,238 Sale Price
32% Off
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
Design Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture "Lady" by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia
- Design: Jitka Forejtova
- Publicated in books a catalogues
- Original good condition, marked by paper label.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Metal Figurines at a France Tinplate Bar, 1950s
By Jean Pierre Pericaud
Located in Den Haag, NL
Small tinplate bar, with a bar lady, and a dandy customer in front of the bar. Drinking
a cocktail together. So much details in this little scenery, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Monumental Plaster Torso of Diety
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke a sense of ancient serenity and worldly sophistication with this magnificent sculptural torso. Beautifully capturing the graceful form of a deity, this piece is inspired by cla...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Decorative Murano Ice Glass Sculpture attributed to Tagliapietra 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Decorative Murano ice glass sculpture, attributed to Tagliapietra, 1980s, Italy.
This is an outstanding Italian artwork, attributed to the famous Vene...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Brass Turtle with holes Figurine
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Brass Turtle with holes Figurine. Flower Frog. Vintage Condition as pictured. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.. Box H5
Dimensions. 5” W ; 3...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
$1,285 Sale Price
40% Off
Murano Red Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Traditional Dress Woman Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass woman figure. The piece looks to be in traditional Dutch or German dress (please correct me if...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$569 Sale Price
33% Off
Carved Wood Mid-Century Sculpture Titled “Miss Num” by Diane Derrick
Located in Peabody, MA
Carved wood sculpture of a female form titled “Miss Num' by Diane Derrick, circa 1973.
Diane Derrick is renowned for her allegorical sculptures of women and for her many years of ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Lifesize 'The Three Kings’ Statue
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A lifesize bronzed statue titled 'The Three Kings’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Mounted upon an integral circular base, this impressive statue is a maquette mad...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Ceramic mask by Accolay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Striking glazed ceramic mask created by the renowned Accolay ceramic workshop, France, circa 1960. Measuring 49.5 cm in height and 32 cm in width, this sculptural piece exemplifies t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$10,119
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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3465
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gaucho Cowboy Figure in Blown Glass Attributed to Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Italian made figure of Spanish cowboy in emerald glass, attributed to Barovier Seguso Farro, unsigned. In perfect condition, free of chips, cracks, damage or repairs. Playful example...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pair of Barovier Murano Glass Moorish Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of Moorish Figures in Venetian Dress. Hand blown Black Murano Glass with Gold accenting by Barovier, Italy, 1930s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$2,200 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Original Vintage Curtis Jere Ship Boat Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed original Curtis Jere large wall sculpture. Incredible piece full of detail. In classic Jere style, this art piece encapsulates...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Margery Goldberg Sculpture in Walnut, 1978
By Margery Goldberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, laminated walnut sculpture by Margery Goldberg, 1978.
Margery E. Goldberg (born 1950) is an American artist, art curator, city arts commissioner, and activist. She is b...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
3 oz. .Sterling Silver Stamped 925 Garlic Sculpture Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant sterling silver garlic stamped 925 well done piece brought from Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Handmade Wood Hat Stands - Set of 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three vintage mid-century handmade hat stands. Constructed from plywood to resemble a head and face in silhouette, each sits on a plywood x-base. Made for a Long Island, New York milliner in the 1940s or 1950s to display their wares and subsequently passed down through their family to the current owner. Great as a decorative designer piece, a store or restaurant display...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Bronze Decorative Item of a Child Selling Onions by De Martino, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Naples, Italy, 1920s.
This child is made in polychrome bronze with a marble base.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Cenedese Scavo Glass and Bronze Bird Sculptures
By Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of guinea hens in glass with the scavo technique. This technique was created by Alfredo Barbini and Cenedese in Italy, 1950s. The technique is a mixture of several powders dispersed on the glass service and then heated to 800 degrees Celsius. This creates color and texture to the glass. These beautiful birds sit on top of cast bronze legs. We have never seen another set of birds...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair Blenko Amoeba Tangerine Glass Candleholders
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Blenko Amoeba Glass Candleholders in Tangerine. The beautiful freeform and color of these catapults them to sculptures. The joyo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Romer italy hand carved desk top hockey player on skates sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of hockey player in action on skates . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades and hobbies . ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Lovers Embracing" Marble Sculpture & Tealight Candle Holder, Kenya, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting two lovers in embrace that also serves as a tealight or small candle holder making it the perfect centerpiece for a dining ta...
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1980s Kenyan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage White Porcelaine Statue Of Reading Lady, Jihokera 1960s
By Jihokera
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage porcelaine statue produced by Jihokera company in 1960s. Original stamp partially visible on the bottom. The statue is in a white, glazed porcelaine. It shows a lad...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$225 Sale Price
55% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,619 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Bust.
Mid-Century Modern Carrara marble bust. This unusual marble bust sculpture depicts a male figure with an elongated head. Signed Tarr 1952 on t...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pino Conte Life-Size Sculpture Called "Maternity", 1/1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian artist Pino Conte (1915-1997) life size "Maternity" sculpture from the 1960s. Cast Bronze and signed Pino Conte 1/1. Statue measures 27" wide, 15"...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Cut Steel
Mid-century Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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Antique Man And Woman Figurines
Art Deco Terracotta Nude
Bronze Dancing Faun
Bronze Octopus
Capodimonte Figure
Capodimonte Porcelain Figurine
Column Trajan
Grand Tour Sienna Marble
Large Chess Sculptures
Limewood Sculpture
Murano Clowns
Napoleon On Horseback