Mid-Century Modern 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modernist Abstract Wood Sculptures
By Henry Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
Group of five mid 20th century modernist abstract carved wood sculptures. Some artist monogram signed on lower back side ( see picture 8 ) sculptures measure as follows - on black wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Barbados Mahogany Abstract Sculpture Signed Reggie Medford
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Created from genuine Barbados Mahogany trees, Reggie Medford’s abstract sculptures are naturally woven by nature, then hand sanded by Reggie to create absolutely unique pieces. Signe...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Japanese Lefton Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurines – Mid-Century Japanese Craftsmanship
Grace your space with this elegant pair of vintage porcelain cat fi...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Constructivist MODERNIST Ceramic SCULPTURE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb architectural sculpture, Modernist, Free-Form, Geometric Abstraction, an asymmetrical assembly of matte white glazed ceramic quarter-spheres around an invisible vertical axi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Floor Sound Sculpture by Val Bertoia in Copper & Brass
By Val Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning sound sculpture made by Val Bertoia. Makes a beautiful chime when played. Comprised of brass and beryllium copper. Gorgeous patina and comes with COA from the Bertoia Studio.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalistic Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalistic Coffee Table, 1970s
Gorgeous coffee table handcrafted by Italian Artist and Sculptor Salvino Marsura. (1938-2020)
The coffee table sho...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century French Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, France, 1950s — Dogs Playing Cards Motif. A charming and whimsical mid-century cigarette box from France, dating to the 1...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original travertine elephant sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
4,33 x 1,18 x 3,93 H inches
L 11 cm x P...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Beautiful Italian Terracotta Lizard Statue Sculpture Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding statue of an Lizard made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectionate, and h...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Patinated Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Etruscan horse figure is a bronze Italian museum replica made in the 1970s - 1980s. The piece is a reproduction of a classic Italian style, showcasing the historical and...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mexican Silver Plated Malachite Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican metal and malachite pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a parrot motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. This is an exquisite and monumental pitcher s...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming iconic lion ceramic sculpture from the Rimini Blue series is designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal, Horse Bust Bisque
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fritz Heidenreich Rosenthal Horse Bust, Germany 1960s.
Bust of a horse, made of bisque porcelain, ivory, designed by Fritz Heidenreich (1895-1966).
Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Raku Pottery Bear by Tony Evans
By Tony Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large raku pottery seated bear by Tony Evans, circa 1970s. The piece is signed on the underside and extremely well crafted; it has wonderful gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Louise Nevelson "Untitled" Ebonized Wall Relief Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This "Untitled" ebonized wall relief sculpture by Louise Nevelson stands as a quintessential example of the artist's groundbreaking approach to assemblage. Created circa 1960, Nevels...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Free-Form MODERNIST Ceramic LYING WOMAN SCULPTURE by ACCOLAY France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb and sensual Modernist Free-Form sculpture of a stylized woman lying, a sensual body in thick black glazed ceramic, unsigned but by analogy, attributed to Accolay, France, 19...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Lying Large Sung Glazed Bear
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
renowned artist Knud Kyhn (Danish, 1880-1969) and dating from around 1950. The lying seated bear is modelled lying on its back with its paws raised and scratching the base of one foo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Mid Century Modern Verdigris Ceramic Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Large modernist ceramic horse sculpture circa 1960s
Mid Century interpretation of a Japanese Haniwa horse with brutalist saddle and bridle accents
Forme...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Brass Acorn Door Knocker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage brass door knocker in the form of an acorn. This sturdy sculpture piece is impressive both in scale and quality of execution. This k...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely detailed Midcentury poodle figurine, named „Peggy" from the 1950s. Designed and handcrafted by Leopold Anzengruber in Vienna, Austria. A decorative and lovely piece, made of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture.
This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pink Coral Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting rare pink coral specimen with its ocean inspired form and captivating color created by mother nature and presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pink Coral
Large Vintage Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Rib Cage Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Massive architectural bronze wind chime bell sculpture by Paolo Soleri
Arcosanti Cosanti USA circa 1970s
Rib-like apex above a faceted bronze bell with raised modernist decoration
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Homenaje A Miro" Tribute to Joan Miro Porcelain Sculpture by Sargadelos
By Sargadelos
Located in San Diego, CA
"Homenaje A Miro" tribute to Joan Miro porcelain Sculpture by Sargadelos of Spain, circa 1990s. The piece highlights the unique color, forms and shapes that make Miro's works so ex...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Painted Ceramic Plate by Ernesto Treccani 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted ceramic plate made by Ernesto Treccani in the 1970s.
Ø cm 20 h cm 15.5
Ernesto Treccani was an Italian painter, engraver, and writer, a prominent figure in the Italian...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$414 Sale Price
20% Off
Barovier e Toso Clamshell Sconce – Handblown Murano Elegance
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your interior with the exquisite artistry of Murano glassmaking through this stunning Clamshell Sconce by Barovier e Toso. One of the oldest and most prestigious glassmakers ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paolo Soleri Set Of Five Wind Chime Bells C.1960
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare hard to find set of five large wind chime bells designed by Paolo Soleri. Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout with natural age and weathering. Excellent vintag...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
A vintage Italian coral-colored alabaster mushroom, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A unique mid century modern vintage Italian alabaster mushroom objet, circa 1960. Tones of coral with licorice veining. Rare size - larger than your garden variety vintage Italian ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Sculptured Plaster Female Modelled Head, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice woman head made in plaster.
This piece was made in Italy in the 50s.
Found near Florence
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Art Deco Table or Floor Sculpture in Mixed Woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky solid wood sculpture circa 1970's. It features solid ebonized & natural oak.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Hollywood Regency Brass Asian Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane or heron bird figurines is made of brass with sculptural, highly detailed bodies. The birds are sculpted in slightly different poses, offering an additional vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock II Rare Brass Corkscrew Cup Model 3710 Austria 1940s
Located in Troy, MI
Carl Auböck II model 3710
Austria c. 1949
Turned wood cup with elongated oval brass handle that removes to a reveal a functioning corkscrew
Original patina
Signed both to the bottom...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
$2,841 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
This Abraham Palatnik dolphin sculpture is in very nice vintage condition and shows no chips, cracks, or repairs.
It is ab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Brancusi
By Brancusi
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture, Inspired by Brancusi's Style – Unique Work by Unknown Artist"
Unveil the beauty of early 20th century artistry with this remarkable wooden scul...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,557 Sale Price
35% Off
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered, Limited Edition
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered
This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches.
It is in good vintage condition and has a wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Plaster Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of plaster. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$269 Sale Price
67% Off
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Gold color Base France 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$337 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Small Brass Mask Face Table Top Surrealist Sculpture 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Small-scale brass surrealist mask sculpture by Sculptura Inc 1961
Solid brass face mounted atop a three leg base
Original metal tag to interior
3 inch width
3.5 inch depth
3 inch ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Catch All Bowl by Emil Milan
By Emil Milan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid walnut hand carved sculpted bowl or catch all. Signed on the bottom. 1950s
Emil Milan (1922 – 1985) was an American woodworker celebrated for his sculptural bowls, b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Red Coral Specimen on a Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty organic red coral specimen with its ocean inspired alluring color and dramatic form. One of mother natures most iconic creations. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Coral
$3,550 / item
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Berlin and was made in the mid-20th c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork on a Wooden Cabinet, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures, pieces and collectibles in a wooden and glass vitrine.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,522 Sale Price
35% Off
Transparent Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique transparent color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headph...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic looking, duck bookends have a timeless and classic look. Made in the 1960's, these r...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Traditional Spanish Rustic Bronze Bells, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 2 traditional rustic metal bells, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$297 Sale Price
62% Off
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$876 Sale Price
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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 Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl.
This can be used as a sculpture too.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$289 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Totem Minaret for Mirabili
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain
Algora Porcelains
Designed from 1920 to 1949.
This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,312 Sale Price
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Los Castillo Abstract Fish- Pull Handles Malachite Sterling Mexican Modernist
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of pull handles by Los Castillo. Abstract Fish with malachite and silver. Mexico Circa the 1950s.
Dimensions: 3.75" W x 3" H x .75" D
Please visit t...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Desktop Paperweight 1960s Mid-Century Modern, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely mysterious dodo bird figurine, flightless and extinct, this sturdy little guy is loaded with character. Made in the 1960s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. It is documented to designer Archimede Segus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy
Solid carved Malchite head sculpture
Paperweight.
Category
1950s Beninese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
$433 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture of Peasant in Capodimonte Porcelain by Giuseppe Cappè, 1958
Located in Milano, MI
Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a peasant, made by Giuseppe Cappelli in 1958
Ø cm 18 Ø cm 14 h cm 22
Giuseppe Cappè (1921-2008) was a renowned Italian artist, widely recog...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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 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 sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Curtis Jeré, and Joel Escalona. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $34 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $1,322.
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