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Period: 1950s
Material: Wood
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s. Signed. Ebonised wood.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden sculpture in the manner of Constantin Brancusi by unknown artist
By Brancusi
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wooden sculpture in the manner of Constantin Brancusi. Made by Unknown artist during the 1950-60s. Carved from solid fir wood. Very expressive in the grain. Very good vintage conditi...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Fir

A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's re...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Birch

Nils Olsson Swedish Mid-Century Graduated Set Hand Painted Wooden Horses
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and typically Scandinavian Swedish mid-century hand painted graduated set of carved wooden horse figures by Nils Olsson and dating from around 1950. The figures are each similarly carved standing from a very miniature example to a very large horse. They are simply carved with shaped heads and raised ears and each is hand painted with a patterned saddle and harness and simple facial styling, The saddle is painted with a stylized floral design in tones of blue, black, orange and yellow against an off-white ground with with green/blue edging with the straps similarly decorated and painted against a bright orange ground. The miniature variant has a slightly different coloring and patterning due to the limitations of its size but is an original part of the set. The second largest horse is painted with initials G.E.B. and the three mid-sized horses all retain their original makers paper labels for Nils Olsson. The miniature horse measures...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Modernist Mid-Century Wood and Stone Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic stylized wood bird sculpture. Brass beak and natural stone base. 1950s.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century, Pair of Candleholders, Carved Scandinavian Brown color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th Century, Pair of Candleholders, Carved Scandinavian Brown color
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1950s Swedish Baroque Revival Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Sculpture “Mermaid” by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Mermaid” by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s. Pine with teak base. Dimensions: H: 28 cm/ 11" D: 7 cm/ 2 3/4" Johnny Mattsson was one of Sweden’s leading wood artists in t...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Teak, Pine

Midcentury Danish Handcarved Wood Bird, circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Danish hand-carved wooden bird, circa 1950. Rounded body shape with feather-like carvings on the breast and wings. Black bead eyes.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

j.g. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed a
Located in San Francisco, CA
J..G. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed and Dated 1952 3.25:w x 3.25"d x 10.5"h
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1950s Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with flowing movement in its shape, starting from the top and with its culmination at its wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Walnut

Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Teak

Dramatic Large Giltwood Thai Goddess Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic and impressively large carved and gilded wooden sculpture of a Thai female bust having ornate head dress. Incredibly carved from one solid log of wood and mounted on a sim...
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1950s Thai Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Giltwood

Vintage Monumental Carved Wood Tiki Sculpture. French Polynesia. Creation Sanobo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Monumental Carved Wood Tiki Sculpture. French Polynesia.Tahiti. Wonderfully carved, Strong presence. Carved signed Creation Sanobo,, (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Y...
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1950s Polynesian Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurin...
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1950s Malian Tribal Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Ebony

Camille Faure Limoges Framed Floral Enamel Wall-Mounted Plaque
Located in Atlanta, GA
Camille Faure Studio handcrafted this lovely decorative enamel plaque in Limoges in the 1950s. This is a limited edition, numbered two out of eight pieces produced. The floral design...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Metal, Aluminum, Copper, Enamel

A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, Shamanic, Primitive Arts, Tribal Art, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, in carved wood and painted with patina due to use, c...
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1950s Papua New Guinean Tribal Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Early Gucci Gun Shaped Foldable Boot Jack, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual and early Gucci gun shaped foldable boot jack, Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Leather, Wood

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Mahogany

Mid-Century American Folk Art Wood Articulated Man Figure
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Folk Art wooden articulated man, circa the 1950s. This nearly 5-foot tall, handcrafted piece, epitomizing Mid-century American craftsmanship, is made ...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Hardwood

Signed Jacob Hermann Zebrawood Hand Carved Bird Sculpture Denmark 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Hand crafted bird sculpture by Jacob Hermann Denmark 1950s A rare zebrawood example with ebony tail and eyes on brass feet Impressed signature to underside 5.5 inch width 2 inch dep...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Mary Bolte Abstract Bronze Modernist Figural Sculpture 1950s
By Mary Bolte
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist bronze sculpture by St. Louis artist Mary Bolte circa 1950s Abstract depiction of two figures in lacquered solid bronze mounted to a wood base Signed and numbered 18/100 8...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculptor William Conrad Severson Early 1956 Carved Sculpture of Nude Female MCM
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early large organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood nude female sculpture by artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999). A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Brass

Modernist wood and metal Kinetic Table Sculpture..Garden... after Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist wood and metal Kinetic Table Sculpture..Garden,, after Bertoia.. Signed and dated. something ? 62,,,.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Metal

"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr. American, circa 1950. Plaster sculpture with a bronzed green patina on a blackened wood stand by Sculptor Joseph J. Greenberg Jr....
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1950s American Minimalist Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Decorative Large Pair of Carved Wood Elephants Sculptures, 20th century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative large pair of hand-carved wood elephant sculptures with beautiful details and life-like curves and postures. The elephants are carved in hardwood includin...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the time and is often considered a beautiful decorative item. Carved eggs were often craft...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

1950s Carved Wood Cat Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950sCarved wood cat sculpture. Crack in wood in front.
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1950s Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

1950s Artic Musk Ox Arne Tjomsland Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom. Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on in Olive Wood France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in Spain, circa 1950, The wood is olive wood. Signed Falcon Spain...
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1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Beautiful Mid Century Boy Head Bust Plaster on Wooden Base German Vintage, 1959
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful mid century modern white plaster boys head bust. Bust with lots of patina. Plaster on a wooden base. A nice addition in every living room. Found at an estate sale in Nuremb...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

1950s Vintage Toy Old Pond Boat Wood Sailboat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Boat Pond Yacht 14.88 x 17 tall x 3.75 Original vintage condition unrestored presentation. See images provided.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952. Teak and limba. Articulated joints, head, arms, legs. Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Teak

1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland. This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift ...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood, Teak

Sculpture in Wood Butalist Design, 1950s France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Description: this sculpture was made in the 1950s in France. It consists of a black oak base and an oak ball carved . Very nice work combining organic form and raw material. Conditi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Stylized Teak Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Danish modern stylized teak bird sculpture. Solid teak body with brass feet. 1950s. Unmarked,
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Brass

“Embracing Couple” by Itzhak Ofer
By Itzhak Ofer
Located in Sheffield, MA
Itzhak Ofer (Polish, 1910-1988), sculpture, mahogany, “embracing couple”, signed on base, "OFER", 25" h. x 12 1/2" w. x 9 1/2" d. including base. Itzhak Ofer was a Sculptor. b. 1910, Poland. Immigrated 1935. Studies: 1941-45 American University, Cairo, plastic arts and drama. Prize: 1968 Public Council of Culture and Art for Best Play. 1981 Initiated and directed a competition of Environmental Sculpture, Ramat Gan...
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1950s American Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Mahogany

Marcello Fantoni Copper Sculpture "Still Life"
Located in Hanover, MA
Marcello Fantoni (Italian, 1915 - 2011) Brutalist Copper Sculpture, "Still Life", Signed on base “Fantoni Firenze” “Raymor”
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Copper

Pine Master Staircase
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative master staircase is all made of pine with small brass nais. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Pine

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WIL...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Hans Bolling Orskov & CO Teak and Beech Danish Modern Mexican Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Bolling for Orskov & CO teak and beech wood figurine with furry mustache. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Denmark
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Beech, Teak

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, US PLUG ADAPTATOR W...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden Mouse by H F Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Original vintage genuine wooden articulated toy mouse was designed in Denmark 1950s and produced by H F Denmark as it is marked on the underside. It is in wonderfu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Teak, Leather

Vintage Scandinavian Oak Bear by Kaj Bojesen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Original vintage genuine Kay Bojesen wooden articulated Bear toy was designed and produced by Kay Bojesen, Denmark in the 1950s. This bea...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Oak

Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam, Delft The Netherlands 1958
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam The Netherlands Delft 1958 About Cor Dam Cor Dam (Delft, April 26, 1935 – July 29, 2019) trained ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Pine

Stoneware bust by Liss Eriksson, Sweden, 1950s. Oak earring and hairpin
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bust sculpture by Swedish sculptor Liss Eriksson. Made from Stoneware with oak hairpin and earring. Made during the 1950s. Signed with monogram LE and XXXV/XXXIII. Very good conditio...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Stoneware, Oak

Scandinavian Vintage Oak Rabbit by Kay Bojesen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Original vintage genuine wooden articulated Rabbit toy was Designed and produced by Kay Bojesen, Denmark 1950s. All four limbs are jointed...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Maple, Oak

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden Mouse by H F Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Original vintage genuine wooden articulated toy Mouse was designed in Denmark 1950s and produced in Denmark as it is marked on the underside. It is in wonderful co...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood, Leather

Danish free form sculpture in maple, Denmark, 1950-60s, Organic
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large organic free form wood sculpture made by hand in Denmark during the 1950-60s. Made by Danish wood carver or sculptor from a solid piece of maple. Heavy and highly expressive. U...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Maple

"Girl and flowers" by Bertil Lengstrand, Sweden, 1950s, oak and iron
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Girl and flowers" by Swedish sculptor Bertil Lengstrand. Hand made ca. late 1950s. Made from forged iron and base in oak. Good vintage condition with age related wear and ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Iron

William Westenhaven, WITCO Suspended Wooden Sword Wall Hanging, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
William Westenhaver WITCO hand carved Wall Mount Wooden Sword. Featuring a large, handcrafted tropical style grained, stained solid wood Sword with Black ...
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier cigarette box, France, 1950's. Dogs playing cards. Wood and bakelite. Bakelite cards. Glass eyes. Capacit...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Bakelite, Wood

Painted French Female Statue by Josepha Parisian Madam Dancer
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful painted French statue of a Parisian madam by the artist Josepha The piece is entitled 'Una Dimanche' and comes with a certificate of authenticity Piece is numbered 5 out o...
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1950s French Provincial Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Primitive brazilian stool in noble wood circa 1950 'Panther'
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible primitive brazilian stool in noble wood representing 'Panther'circa 1950
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1950s Brazilian International Style Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Abstract bronze sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Bronze

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-carved from teak It has a smooth finish and would make for a...
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1950s Indonesian Other Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern African Snakewood Fish Studio Art Sculpture
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Studio Art Fish Sculpture made by Jack Whitney for ichthyologist George Sprague Myers circa 1959. This piece is titled The "African Snakewood Fish" and is hand crafted of solid wood. Showcases plenty of patina and vintage charm. Complements Danish modern or mid century decor.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

Artisan Wall Sculpture Of An Ancient Greek Man in Pewter On Wood 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan made face of an ancient Greek man with a laurel wreath molded in pewter and set on a walnut backing, American 1950's. This captivating work is beautifully made.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Pewter

1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Wood Carving Of A Boxer Folk Art Carving Age Cracks in wood (as shown)
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1950s Vintage Wood Sculptures

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Wood

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