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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Pair of Tall Brass Giraffe Figurine Sculptures Over 2 Feet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of large scale solid brass giraffe sculptures. This stunning pair varies in size. The largest of the two stands at 26.5 inches tall. The smaller mate is 22.5 inches high. Each o...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Thai Temppanom Temple Guard Dancer
Located in bari, IT
Theppanom standing 1960s angel of the temple, statue.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,066 / set
1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity
Located in Milano, IT
1940s, Gorgeous oriental decorative statue in bronze. Thai Deity. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
4, 33" W x 1, 96 D x 7, 87 H inches.
L...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$776 Sale Price
20% Off
Matilde Poulat MATL Taxco Ca. 1945 .930 Silver Virgin With Stones
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare ca. 1945 Virgin Mary sculpture in .930 silver with carved bone, amethyst and turquoise by Mexican silversmith Matilde Poulat. Manufactured in Taxco, Guerrero, México. The Virg...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
John W Mills (1933-2023) Large Sculpture Titled ‘Warming Up'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A patinated resin sculpture titled ‘Warming Up' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, stood on an integral square base.
Part of the divers in motion series, this patinat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Vintage Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the likes of aztec warrior deities. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes t...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Golfer Sculpture
Located in Countryside, IL
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Golfer Sculpture
This figurine measures: 7 wide x 4 deep x 14.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lig...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Murano Art Glass Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, water green with a beautiful red glass vase underneath.
In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces i...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Italy, 1970s
A Italian mid-century marble sculpture of grapes from the 1970s is a striking example of craftsmanship and natural beauty...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist and Heavily Patinated Metal Viking Ship 420 Sculpture Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavily patinated but beautifully designed Viking ship. The piece was originally designed to be an ashtray and now great or 420! However it could be a decorative piece in any spa...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Shelf Hanger
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor ceramic shelf hanging person. Glazed Ceramic. Cat pictured sold separately.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$785 Sale Price
45% Off
Solid Bronze Male Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the male form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw.
Dimensions
4" width x 1.75" depth x 4.25" height.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Statue by Cia Manna, Torino Italy
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very stunning large Art Deco Statue by Cia Manna, Torino, Italy.
C.I.A. Manna Torino Lenci Nel Palmeto ceramic sculpture. Semi nude form of young woman. Work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass figurative sculpture on a black marble base attr to Curtis Jere, USA 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in ECHT, NL
Brass spiraling artwork on a black marble base. Attributed to Curtis Jere 1970s. Highly decorative piece of art that also makes a beautiful sound by "pl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage Turquoise Chinese Dragon Foo Dog Figurines done in glazed ceramics
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Belgium. This Lion Foo Dog is a beautiful turquoise blue and makes a gre...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category
1970s Egyptian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Torino ceramic semi-nude woman sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By: C.I.A. Manna
Material: ceramic, paint
Technique: gilt, glazed, hand-crafted, molded, painted, pressed, unglazed
Dimensions: 6 in x 22 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: Italy
This mid-20th century Italian ceramic sculpture titled 'Portatrice Africana' was handcrafted by C.I.A. Manna in Torino, Italy. Molded from ceramic clay and meticulously hand-painted, it depicts a semi-nude african woman carrying a large clay vessel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Frank Coronado Mid-Century Modern Picasso Style Cubist Wood Figurines
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of five mid-century modern wood carved figurines by Dominican artist Frank Coronado. Each figure is hand painted in brilliant white, red, ye...
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Mid-20th Century Dominican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Ceramic sculpture female figure at the Favaro and Cecchetto bath, Italy, 1937
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Ceramic sculpture female figure at the Favaro and Cecchetto bath, Italy, 1937
This refined ceramic sculpture, created by Favaro and Cecchetto in the 1930s, represents a female figure...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture of a Sailboat by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House. This is an imposing sculpture featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop in all brass on a o...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,320 Sale Price
32% Off
Large Ceramic Geisha Elcod, 1940 Cacciapuoti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large ceramic Geisha Elcod 1940 Cacciapuoti, unique elegance, very beautiful colors, small chips.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,370 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4223 'Hand' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1970s Chuck Dodson Erotic Figurative Sculpture of a Ménage à Trois
By Chuck Dodson
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Chuck Dodson Erotic Figurative Sculpture of a Ménage à Trois
Offered for sale is a Chuck Dodson erotic figurative composition sculpture of a "...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
$1,250 Sale Price
24% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Female of the Ndebele Tribe Sculpture
Located in Weesp, NL
Captivating Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
Elevate your space with this stunning 168 cm brass and copper sculpture, a mid-century modern masterpiece inspired by the timeless elegance ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Bronze Stylized Etruscan Horse, after Frederick Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bronze stylized Etruscan Horse, after Frederick Weinberg
Measures: 4" T x 4.75" W x 1.07" D (base).
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid Puzzle Sculpture 8284/10K, Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid Puzzle Sculpture 8284/10K, Original Box
Offered for sale is a Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid puzzle sculpture stamped Berrocal and numbered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic wall art. Brown earthenware with hand painted accents. Design of 8 figures in ceramic and glazed in the tones blue, gold, whit...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$568 Sale Price
70% Off
Sculpture of 'Standing Figure in the Antique Manner' By John W Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A sculpture of a ’standing figure in the antique manner' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Constructed in a patinated resin to resemble stone, this figure is truly a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Small square malachite and marble chessboard
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small square malachite and marble chessboard.
Dive into absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each piece, meticu...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Sculpture "Horned Mask" Silvered Metal by Gio Ponti for Sabattini, Italy 1978
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful a silver metal sculpture of horned mask (Maschera Cornuta) designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini.
Made in Italy in the 1978.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna Pottery African Busts Male, Female
By Ganine
Located in Miami, FL
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna pottery African busts male, female.
Offered for sale is a rare and highly collectible pair of California Mid-Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$675 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Sculpture of Mother holding a Baby in black clay by Manuel Felguérez
Located in Mexico, DF
A beautiful sculpture of a seated woman holding a child in black polished clay, with polychrome sgraffito signed by Manuel Felguérez. The woman portrays a "ponytail" and an attire pr...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Copper Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Mid-Century Modern Brutalist candle holders bring an arresting sculptural presence to any space with their rugged, hand-forged copper construction. The raw, textured surfaces a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Yves Lohé, Bronze ''Golfer'' Figurine . 1970s France
By Yves Lohé 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Yves Lohe (1947) is a French Avangard modernist artist, who's works are very aesthetic and collected by many art lovers.. ''The golfer '' Love the movement on this piece .
The one ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Usa mid-century Sculpture of Mickey Mouse by Stefan Toth for Walt Disney, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa mid-century modern Sculpture of Mickey Mouse by Stefan Toth for Walt Disney, 1950s
Iconic and vintage sculpture of Mickey Mouse's sorcerer's apprentice, from the iconic film Fant...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Gene Scherer Jewelry chest. Signed and dated, 1986
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large and whimsical jewelry chest made of hand-carved stacked laminated walnut, with spring loaded drawers. Signed, dated and in excellent condition.
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Watermelon Hand Carved Sculpture Set, Decoy Decor, Trompe L’Oeil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage watermelon hand carved sculpture set, decoy decor, Trompe L’Oeil, hand painted melon sculptural set. Gorgeous. Signed by artist.
Largest pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Sculptural Surrealist Cast Brass Walnut Nutcracker Paperweights, A Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
Extra large, heavyweight, sculptural cast brass walnut paperweights or nutcrackers that are truly art. We love these on a desk as whimsical display pieces.
With the large sizes, and...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Exceptional polychrome glazed ceramic totem pole by Marcel Giraud, Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Exceptional polychrome glazed ceramic totem pole by Marcel Giraud, Vallauris
Rare, large ceramic piece by Vallauris artist Marcel Giraud. The totem...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
$3,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mother Mary Madonna Statue
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Mid-Century Modern figurative Mother of Mary sculpture. Hand carved wooden Figure of the Madonna. Sits atop a darker base. This hand carved and turned wooden sculpture shows exceptio...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Tole Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage Italian palm tree object of art having tole leaves on a brass trunk in a classical porcelain planter with quartz stones.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored - Italian Modern Chrome Robot Sculpture Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy circa 1970s. This artistic lamp is made of chrome steel that was recently polis...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Scottish Bronze Sculpture by Ann Henderson
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exceptionally rare Scottish 20th Century Bronze Statue by the Acclaimed Scottish Sculptor, Ann Henderson RA (1926-1976).
Title: Flowers.
This sculpture was exhibited at The Royal Aca...
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Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Silver Plate Life Size Giant Clam Shell Sculpture
By D'argenta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking life size giant clam shell sculpture or object of art having the iconic form and texture with a silver plated finish by D'Argenta Studios.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Signed Plaster Drargon Gargoyles
Located in Faversham, GB
An intriguing pair of painted plaster gargoyles in wonderfully worn shades of green.
The gargoyles used to hang from small hooks to the base of each so ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
$1,297 / set
Sculpture representing the “deconstructed” Statue of Liberty by Arman
By Arman
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculpture representing the “deconstructed” Statue of Liberty by Arman (Armand Fernandez).
Bronze with blue-grey patina and polished bronze.
The Statue of Liberty is a recurring motif...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Crafted Articulated Fish Bone Skeleton Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Hand Crafted Articulated Fish Bone Skeleton Taxco Mexico
No stamp
Hammered metal
4.5 W x 1.13 H x .13 D
Preowned vintage
Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset lamp Company, unlacquered brass umbrella floor lamp with silk shade, all original, 1930s. Timeless rarity. P...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Barbini Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat figurine. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. I have owned seve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Pocket change dish
Located in Seattle, WA
Remnants of the name “ NORMAN” on the Dish. Vintage condition as pictured. Box H3
Dimensions. 5.50” W ; 5” D ; 0.50” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Hi-Lo Collapsible Modernist Bicycle by Cleveland Company MDT
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Hi-Lo Collapsible modernist streamline bicycle by Cleveland Company,, M D T,, Amazing design and condition, bike comes apart for easy compact transport and storage, Retains all ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Aurelio Teno Creature Sculpture
By Aurelio Teno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mischievous creature sculpture, by Aurelio Teno, unsigned, Spanish, circa 1960s. Constructed of a seashell, silver or silvered bronze, and semi precious stone eyes on an agate base. ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Silver
Mid-Century Traditional Bronze Hotei / "Happy Buddha" Wandering Monk Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A well cast mid-century traditional bronze "Happy Buddha" wandering monk sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 9"W x 6.5" D x 10" H. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Collectible Pair of Vintage Porcelain Cats 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare Swedish porcelain cat from Guldkroken in Hjo. Vintage. White hand painted facial features & pink bows. Made in Sweden in the 70s. Original makers la...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$184 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tom Dixon Life Size Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1980's
By Tom Dixon
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Life size Harley Davidson rattan model of a motorcycle, attributed to Tom Dixon USA, Circa 1980s
Hand-made sculpture of a motorcycle of woven rattan, willow, reed and wood.
This...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Lamborghini Rowing Machine
By Lamborghini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian vintage Lamborghini oak wood rowing machine.Rowing machine is in good vintage condition . Previously we have one in our office on the wall.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bitossi Aldo Londi Style Horse Pony Figure, Italy, circa 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue bought in Italy. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item and still in great condition. A nice add...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
20th Century Group Np2 Nerone Ceccarelli Wooden Sculpture
Located in Turin, Turin
Nerone Ceccarelli was an Italian sculptor. He worked under the banner of research characterized by the integration of art and architecture, while he developed sculptures linked to a ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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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Column Trajan
Grand Tour Sienna Marble
Large Chess Sculptures
Limewood Sculpture
Murano Clowns
Napoleon On Horseback