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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Maison Jansen Huge 5 Light Bamboo Bronze & Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp Paris 1965
Located in Miami, FL
One of a Kind Maison Jansen designed 7ft H bronze, brass and bamboo palm tree floor lamp made in 1965.
Provenance: Palace Hotel in La Baule, France.
Wired f...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$14,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood Sculpture, by French Designer 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's
It is signed P.Leclerc.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Sculptures Mexican in Murano Glass by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of sculptures Mexican whit sombrero in murano glass by Italian artis Archimede Seguso.
The original label is still attached on the back, as shown in the pictures.
Archimed...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sonambient Cattails Sound Sculpture in the Manner of Harry Bertoia
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Vintage Sonambient cattails sound sculpture in the manner of Harry Bertoia circa 1970. It is in great vintage condition with patina throughout, four rows of four copper colored sound...
Category
1970s American Vintage 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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Vintage Art Glass Daum Nancy Sculpture Porche 959 Stand Plaque
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Art glass Porche 959 sculpture on wood stand with Plaque. Possibly Daum.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Salvino Marsura Italian Brutalist Coffee Table in Tree Shape, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous coffee table handcrafted by Italian Artist and Sculptor Salvino Marsura. (1938-2020)
The coffee table shows an amazing tree in heavy gilt wrought iron.
On top is the origina...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
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; made in Germany. #3511
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Studio Pop Brutalist Fantasy Figure Signed Ceramic Sculpture Capron Style
By Roger Capron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is a unique large brutalist ceramic sculpture Art Studio Pop Surrealist fantasy figure, in the style of Jean-Paul Bonnet who was a close collaborator with Roger Capron and his w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Egyptian Plaster Classical Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Egyptian (mid 20th Cent) white plaster standing classical figures standing on square bases (att: models fabricated by MGM workshop)
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric
$3,750 / set
Mid-Century Astrolite Thick Lucite Sailboat Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming lucite sailboat from Astrolite. We see this nautical two piece sculpture displayed on a bookshelf or as a statement piece on a console, side or coffee table. Makes a wonderf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Asian Carved Jade Hard Stone Fruit Grape Bunch w/Leaves Decorative
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a realistically carved jade bunch of grapes with darker jade carved leaves. The stem network is wire wrapped with blue satin cord and the end where it would have been cut fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Artists Life Size Articulated Model Mannequin
Located in Round Top, TX
A mid-century life size artist's articulated mannequin or model, made of solid wood. A metal rod attaches to the back of the figure and the black base.
May be posed in a variety of s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Femme Mannequin by Vitra
By Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Femme mannequin by Vitra. Known for their partnership with design greats like Charles and Ray Eames and Verner Panton, Vitra was founded by Erika and Willi Fehlbaum, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
Ermanno Nason Murano Art Glass Sculpture of King Tut Signed and dated 1975
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Italian Murano glass sculpture depicting a bust of king tut by Ermanno Nason. Signed on bottom. Dated 1975. Ermanno Nason (1928-2013) worked with all the greatest contemporary artists, from Marc Chagall to Oscar Kokoschka, from Pablo Picasso to Renato Guttuso, from Jacques Cocteau...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of signed DeMott Sailboat sculptures
By Demott
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of signed DeMott Sailboat sculptures. They rest on onyx bases and are constructed on burnished brass. They're made is the style of Curti...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Post War Ceramic "Aloha" Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl w/ Lei & Grass Skirt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors and a f...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$135 Sale Price
40% Off
Asian Carved Hard Stone Exotic Fruit W/Jade Leaves Banana?
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Love the yellow green color of this fruit but I'm not sure if it is a banana or a fruit that looks like a small, skinny banana but it would be a wonderful, unusual fruit for a colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Jade
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Massive Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs, circa 1900s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
1970s Porcelain Sculpture 'Lady with Hat' by Royal Dux
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage porcelain statue called 'Women with hat', produced by famous Royal Dux in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's.1970s Porcelain Sculpture 'Lady with Hat' by Royal Dux
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of five 7.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Viking Glass Fisherman Bust Sculpture, Paperweight or Bookend, United States
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Viking Glass Fisherman Bust Sculpture, Paperweight or Bookend, United States, 20th Century. Retains the original Viking Glass label to the back.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Small round chess board in malachite and marble
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small round chess board in malachite and marble.
Immerse yourself in absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Midcentury Embracing Nudes Resin Sculpture on Marble Base by Peggy Mach
By Alva Museum Replicas, Inc., Peggy Mach
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury embracing nudes resin sculpture on marble base by Peggy Mach for Alva Museum Reproductions (AMR), circa 1970s. The piece is very heavy, well deta...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Figurine of Lady in Majolica Ceramic by Tarcisio Tosin, 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Sculpture of a lady in majolica ceramic modeled and painted in polychrome, created by Tarcisio Tosin in the 1950s
Ø 21 cm Ø 15 cm h 18 cm
Tarcisio Tosin is a name that evokes a gol...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$724 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Patinated Sculpture of a Male Torso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the raw beauty of this Vintage Boho Patinated Sculpture of a Male Torso—an exquisite fusion of American craftsmanship and Bohemian sensibility. With its weathered patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Bronze Sculpture by Victor Gutierrez, Signed, Dated 94 & Number 9/10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victor Gutierrez (Mexican, born 1950). A limited edition cold painted bronze statue. A figural work produced in a modern style depicting a seated fema...
Category
1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Ceramic "Aloha" Catalina Island Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors. It dep...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$135 Sale Price
40% Off
Murano Glass Clown
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing a delightful piece of artistry, this Murano glass clown figurine is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship that the island of Murano, Italy, is renowned for. Created ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Polished Cast Bronze Shoe Knekt
Located in San Diego, CA
solid cast bronze cricket boot shoe knet, circa 1950's some patina very unique and rare piece can be used as doorstopper or sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Riccardo Dalisi Sculptural Wall Lamp "Parthenope," Italy 1995
Located in Naples, IT
The Partenope lamp is an iconic work by Neapolitan designer and architect Riccardo Dalisi. This wall lamp stands out for its sculptural design and handcrafted approach. Its shape ev...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Small Capistrano Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Attributed to Gemma Taccogna
Located in Pasadena, CA
Capistrano Gemma Taccogna, a Mexican artist of Italian descent, left a distinctive mark in folk art with her mastery of papier-mâché for the small one, and of ceramic for the big one, which she transformed into an illusion of porcelain. Her style is immediately recognizable: faces with clean features, large, stylized eyes outlined in black, and a playful approach to form.
This vase, attributed to Taccogna, evoke Russian dolls known as Matryoshkas, due to the way the faces are painted, associated with the archetype of the mother of a large family, a symbol of motherhood and fertility.
The vase entirely made of papier-mâché, share this common aesthetic, reinforced by generous, solid shapes. Their gazes seem to observe without truly concentrating, as if absorbed in a distant thought. This lack of focus gives them a presence that is both peaceful and enigmatic, suspended between wakefulness and dream.
The relief necklaces, applied with a deliberately naïve touch, add a sculptural dimension to the whole. The matte, textured material contrasts with the porcelain-like visual effect.
This vase belongs to the movement of the Mexican craft...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Walter Bosse Thermometer, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Thermometer, circa 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Spaghetti Sculpture of Don Quixote by Roberto Nischli
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage spaghetti sculpture of Don Quixote by Roberto Nischli, circa 1990s. This handmade ceramic sculpture has a metallic painted bronze finish and a wonderful Brutalist look. The p...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wooden Articulating Folk Art Mannequin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 50" tall articulating folk art wood figure is a medium sized wooden mannequin designed with lifelike proportions. Its smooth, natural wood finish showcases the grain and texture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Very Fine Carved Wood Sculpture of a Sail Boat c1960s MINT!
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Very Fine Carved Wood Sculpture of a Sail Boat c1960s MINT!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Mountain Climber on Marble Base, Metal Statue , Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative metal statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, fixed on a marble base. It is a nice and beautiful sculpture of Mountain Climber....
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Femminile Torso Sculpture
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Sculpture in classical style, probably referring to an ancient Greek model from the 4th century.
Professional academic sculpture, made entirely by hand by professional craftsmen.
A...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Porcelain Figure May Night Statue of a Loving Couple, Ukraine, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Porcelain figure "May Night", a statue of a loving couple. Ukraine, the 1960s - 1970s.
This beautiful figural porcelain statue features a loving couple, a pair of young people in the...
Category
1970s Ukrainian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century vintage female ballerina sculpture
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage sculpture of a female ballerina. The sculpture has a glossy black patinated bronze finish to the surface. The sculpture is of an elegant ballerina and i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
John Demott Brutalist Mid-Century Torch Cut Metal Clipper Ship Boat Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid Century era torch cut metal sculpture by John DeMott. The Brutalist style clipper ship has gold, copper and bronze colors to the metal. The stone base appears to be onyx. DeMott’...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract female nude sculpture by New York artist Albert Leon Wilson. This is one of the best pieces we have come across of his work.
Wilson was born in 1920 in Jamaica, New York. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Rochester, New York, where he worked until 1967 as an art director, illustrator, and photographer, winning over 20 graphic art awards from the Rochester Society of Communicating Artists. Afterward, he found his calling working with welded and bent metals and designing abstract sculptures often featuring figures and animals. He passed away in 1999.
The sculpture is signed and dated (1968) with Wilson's traditional imprint/stamp.
Wilson's work has been exhibited at the York State Craft Fair, Ithaca College, NY; Northeast Craft Fair, Am. Craftmen's Council, Mount Snow...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Ceramic Figurines Bu Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of ceramic figurines by Ugo Zaccagnini.
Italy, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,334 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.75"H. #3539
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century nautilus sculptures or objects of art carved from mahogany in a stylized form with a dark lush finish.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$3,600 / set
Michael Andersen & Son Boy on Donkey Ceramic Figurine in Persia Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare Michael Anderssen ceramic figurine executed with Persia glaze. It depicts a boy on a donkey and is probably an Allegory of either laciness, stubbornness, being horny etc. It is ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
20th C. Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman by Argentine Sculptor J. Mariano Pagés
Located in North Miami, FL
20th century bronze figurative sculpture of a nude woman by argentine sculptor José Mariano Pagés
By: José Mariano Pagés
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, patinated, ...
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
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
Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright white and sky blue Italian art glass pear / apple fruit set. They are created in the style of designers Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blue Glass Mannequin Display Hand 1960's
Located in Toronto, CA
Vintage Blue Glass hand from the 1960s. Perfect for showcasing rings, chains, watches, scarves, and other fashion accessories, this unique piece adds a splash of visual interest to a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$158 Sale Price
20% 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
Signed Philippe Jamin Bronze Mid Century Modern Figural Sculpture of Three Women
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, sensitively designed bronze in bright green verdigris by the famous painter and sculpture signed by Philippe Jamin. The sculpture is extremely well done and evokes ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,836 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Brass & Wood Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and beautiful welded brass sculpture of a butterflies flying sitting on solid wood base unsigned circa 1970s well-done piece .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1960s Belgian Ceramic Abstract Sculpture with Bronze Textured Style Finish
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Belgian ceramic abstract sculpture with bronze textured style finish mounted on natural wooden base, signed on the base "J H '64".
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Set. of Palm Tree Form Sculpture Garnitures with Figural Trumpet Players
Located in Nashville, TN
An unusual set of sculptural palm trees with young figural trumpet players on faux rock bases on giltwood plinths .the players in elaborate Turkish orientalist costumes . Both drille...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Boy Flying Kite Bronze on Wood Block Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool boy flying a kite bronze on black wood block sculpture by Curtis Jere, circa 1969. The piece is in very good vintage condition and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
$680 Sale Price
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Mid-century Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Archimede Seguso, Curtis Jeré, and Jihokera. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.
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