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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

$240

beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This striking brass metal sculpture was most likely produced in Italy during the 1980s. Crafted from blackened brass, the piece reflects the clean lines and sculptural presence assoc...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large MCM Orange Lucite Grape Cluster
Large MCM Orange Lucite Grape Cluster

Large MCM Orange Lucite Grape Cluster

$145

Large MCM Orange Lucite Grape Cluster

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large mid century lucite grape cluster. Spherical lucite grapes are held together by metal wires in varying shades of orange. Fastened on a natural wood stem with green plastic lea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Wood

Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant
Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant

Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant

$550

Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant. The dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to Mauritius, an island east of Madagascar in the ...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer
Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer

Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer

$2,255

Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

A fantastic life-size bronze sculpture from the early 1950s. The design is attributed to Karl Hagenauer. Approx. 30 kg. This life-size sculpture of an exotic African Ndebele woman, ...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage
Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

$280

Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of Vintage Foo Dog Sculptures in Brass or Bronze This elegant pair of vintage Foo Dog sculptures was acquired from an estate sale in Bologna, Italy. Handcrafted in brass or bro...

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950
Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

$528 / set

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of small, finely crafted decorative brass birds, dating from the 1950s and of French origin. Each bird features a stylized body covered in a design punctuated with colorful cabo...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Margaret Hudson Earth Art Pottery Owl
Original Vintage Margaret Hudson Earth Art Pottery Owl

Original Vintage Margaret Hudson Earth Art Pottery Owl

$68

Original Vintage Margaret Hudson Earth Art Pottery Owl

Located in Fairfield, CA

An original vintage sculpted earth art pottery owl by Margaret Lorraine Hudson of Fresno, CA. Signed on the base. Measures 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 5.25"H

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s
Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s

Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s

$1,656

Italian Ceramic Monumental Cheetah Big Cat Statue 1970s

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

A life sized Italian ceramic wildlife cheetah sculpture. Realistically painted under glaze. A friendly looking example . Good condition .

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

$1,900

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli

$344Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Original big travertine elephant sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 5,51 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches L 14 cm x P 3 cm x c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

$300

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Abraham Palatnik (Brazilian, 1928–2020) Lucite Owl Sculpture, c. 1960s–70s Cast acrylic (Lucite) with embedded optical pattern Brazil Height: 4 5/8” This refined owl sculpture repre...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s
Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

$458

Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s

By Ferro & Lazzarini 1

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Exceptional Murano glass rabbit sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, dating to the 1960s and made in Italy. This charming sculptural piece is crafted from vibrant uranium glass, also know...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Collection of 12 Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass with Foil Label / Box
Collection of 12 Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass with Foil Label / Box

Collection of 12 Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass with Foil Label / Box

$400 / set

Collection of 12 Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass with Foil Label / Box

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice collection of twelve art glass wrapped candies by Murano Glass in original boxes, circa 1970s. The pieces are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals
2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals

$411 / set

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals

By Metzler & Ortloff

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautifully designed foals by Ilmenau Porzellan, one of East Germany's famous makers of mid-century figurative art. Designed and made around 1950-1959. Delicately modelled, playful y...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older
Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older

Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older

$420

Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue - attributed to Griebel in Germany, a well known manufacturer of this kind of figures. This character statue has been made in German...

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1910s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950
A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

$1,100 / set

A pair of antique metal flamingo sculptures, circa 1950

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of pink hand-painted metal flamingo sculptures, mid 20th century. A Palm Springs fever dream come to life, this pair will add flair to any indoor or outdoor setting. The bodic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli

$344Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli

By Fratelli 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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details
GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details

GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details

$176

GIFT IDEA - 1970s Italian Glazed Ceramic Spaniel Figurine – Hand-Painted Details

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎁 Holiday Highlight: A thoughtful gift for dog lovers, vintage collectors, or anyone who appreciates European craftsmanship. A soulful 1970s Italian ceramic spaniel figurine, crafte...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989
Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989

Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989

$3,000 / set

Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989

By Vasa Velizar Mihich, Shlomi Haziza

Located in St. Louis, MO

Faceted colorful & playful set of nine Lucite Vasa Mihich cube sculptures, one is signed Vasa and dated '89. 2" square blocks of colors, change at angles of play of light into differ...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base
Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base

Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base

$1,200

Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base

Located in Troy, MI

Unique ceramic sculpture by Michigan artist Lorraine Goldberg Circa 1980's Organic elements glazed in earthen tones, clustered and stacked in an asymmetrical totemic form Mounted to...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

$1,173

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, de...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s
Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s

Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s

$280

Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage Etruscan horse chariot figure is a bronze Italian museum replica made in the 1960s - 1980s. The piece is a reproduction of a classic Italian style, showcasing the histor...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Murano Art Glass Mama Bear Baby Sculpture, Gold Flecks, Rare, Mid-Century, Italy
Murano Art Glass Mama Bear Baby Sculpture, Gold Flecks, Rare, Mid-Century, Italy

Murano Art Glass Mama Bear Baby Sculpture, Gold Flecks, Rare, Mid-Century, Italy

$1,750

Murano Art Glass Mama Bear Baby Sculpture, Gold Flecks, Rare, Mid-Century, Italy

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Salviati, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown heavy gold leaf over white Italian art glass mama bear with baby sculpture. The figure is nicely sculpted, with many little details on...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

HOLIDAY GIFT - Charming Trio of Midcentury Ceramic Dog Figurines - Hand-Painted
HOLIDAY GIFT - Charming Trio of Midcentury Ceramic Dog Figurines - Hand-Painted

HOLIDAY GIFT - Charming Trio of Midcentury Ceramic Dog Figurines - Hand-Painted

$117 / set

HOLIDAY GIFT - Charming Trio of Midcentury Ceramic Dog Figurines - Hand-Painted

By Kaiser

Located in Bochum, NRW

A delightful set of three midcentury ceramic dog figurines, each hand-painted in warm brown and ivory tones with lifelike expressions and poses. This sculptural trio includes: - A r...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures
Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures

Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass fruit figures / sculptures. The set includes 2 pears, a bunch of cherries, a banana, an orange, a tomato, and a mystery y...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s

$469 / set

Set of 2 Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Style: Mid-Century Modern Color: Brown Item T...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Murano Art Glass Sculpture 'Jeans' by Simone Cenedese 1990s
Murano Art Glass Sculpture 'Jeans' by Simone Cenedese 1990s

Murano Art Glass Sculpture 'Jeans' by Simone Cenedese 1990s

$3,545

Murano Art Glass Sculpture 'Jeans' by Simone Cenedese 1990s

By Simone Cenedese

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Murano Art Glass Sculpture 'Jeans' by Simone Cenedese 1990s A large vintage art glass sculpture, designed and handcrafted by master glassmaker Simone Cenedese in the 1990s. The titl...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

$200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

By Dorothy Thorpe

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!

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Vintage Sommerso Aventurine Art Glass Flame Sculpture
Vintage Sommerso Aventurine Art Glass Flame Sculpture

Vintage Sommerso Aventurine Art Glass Flame Sculpture

$250

Vintage Sommerso Aventurine Art Glass Flame Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass sculpture features a restrained tone-on-tone palette of amber glass with delicate gold leaf, or aventurine, accents. The colored glass is encased in a layer clear ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s

$420

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Brass and Hand Painted Paper Mache Owl Sculpture, Sergio Bustamante, 1970's
Brass and Hand Painted Paper Mache Owl Sculpture, Sergio Bustamante, 1970's

Brass and Hand Painted Paper Mache Owl Sculpture, Sergio Bustamante, 1970's

$3,800Sale Price|20% Off

Brass and Hand Painted Paper Mache Owl Sculpture, Sergio Bustamante, 1970's

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Culver City, CA

A rare and monumental owl sculpture by Mexican master artist Sergio Bustamante, standing an impressive 31 inches tall. This striking owl beautifully synthesizes everything Bustamante...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s
Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s

Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s

$860 / set

Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted Ceramic. Perfectly representations of this majestic being, stern, watchful and obedient at the same time. Elegan...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s
Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s

Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s

$220

Bronze Etruscan Horse with Rider Sculpture on Marble Base, Greece Vintage, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a bronze sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans is a gorgeous interior furnishing item. it is an incredibly stylized Etruscan horse with ...

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1970s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

$850

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso Company....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture (After Brancusi), Hand-Crafted 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture (After Brancusi), Hand-Crafted 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture (After Brancusi), Hand-Crafted 1970s

$1,460

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture (After Brancusi), Hand-Crafted 1970s

By Aldo Casanova, Constantin Brancusi 2, Sorel Etrog 1, Jean-Jacques Porret, Brancusi

Located in Round Top, TX

One of a kind bronze sculpture on rough wood base. Created in the style of Constantin Brancusi, this extra heavy piece is ultra-striking. Constantin Brancusi (1876–1957) fundamental...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s
Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s

Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s

$500

Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s

By Leopold Anzengruber

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...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Friedle
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Friedle

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Friedle

$1,750

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Friedle

By William Friedle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition This striking Brutalist sunburst wall sculpture by William Friedle captures the essence of Mid-Century Modern design with a dynamic arrangement...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$10,571

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...

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1950s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figural Horse Business Card Tray Catchall Brass Bronze, Vienna, Austria, 1910s
Figural Horse Business Card Tray Catchall Brass Bronze, Vienna, Austria, 1910s

Figural Horse Business Card Tray Catchall Brass Bronze, Vienna, Austria, 1910s

$260

Figural Horse Business Card Tray Catchall Brass Bronze, Vienna, Austria, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1910s Austrian business card tray or catchall. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian art nouveau items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s
Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

$1,761

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Incredibly beautifully moulded. Every muscle, the spine and ribs are beautifully visible. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect. Rarely seen such a beautiful sp...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Lalique Signed Frosted Crystal Liberty Eagle Sculptures, France
Set of 2 Lalique Signed Frosted Crystal Liberty Eagle Sculptures, France

Set of 2 Lalique Signed Frosted Crystal Liberty Eagle Sculptures, France

$5,106 / set

Set of 2 Lalique Signed Frosted Crystal Liberty Eagle Sculptures, France

By Lalique

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest,  A collector’s item made by Lalique in France. These frosted liberty eagles are made by Lalique. The Lalique liberty eagles are beautiful crystal sculptures of...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Large 12-inch Aldo Londi Horse pottery Sculpture
Large 12-inch Aldo Londi Horse pottery Sculpture

Large 12-inch Aldo Londi Horse pottery Sculpture

$1,995

Large 12-inch Aldo Londi Horse pottery Sculpture

By Aldo Londi

Located in South Charleston, WV

12.5" tall, 12" deep and 5" wide. Large and Impeccable horse sculpture with this example in the prized and sought after deep orange color. No blemishes. Produced in Italy and importe...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base
Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base

Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base

$160

Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A classic decorative bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a Marble base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or any room.

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi
Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi

Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi

$2,497

Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in San Diego, CA

Mario Lopez Torres was born in 1952 in Mexico City. From the beginning, Mario’s attention was drawn to artistic hobbies including drawing, modeling with clay and engraving. He was ...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rattan

1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity
1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity

1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity

$597Sale Price|38% Off

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...

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1940s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s

Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s

$580

Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage Industrial Robot Sculpture (1970s) A rare example of early machinist craftsmanship, this miniature industrial robot was produced during the 1970s and discovered at an estate ...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement

Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement

$1,315

Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement

By Alexander Calder

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

Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir

Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir

$180

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. ...

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1970s Egyptian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

David Marshall table clock large model, spain 1960
David Marshall table clock large model, spain 1960

David Marshall table clock large model, spain 1960

$986Sale Price|40% Off

David Marshall table clock large model, spain 1960

By David Marshall

Located in La xara, VC

Clock sculpture in bronze and cast aluminum for the base by artist David Marshall. Marshall moved to Spain in the mid-1960s, opening a workshop in Malaga in 1969 where he produced s...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Steel Metal 48" Wall Sculpture after Curtis Jere
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Steel Metal 48" Wall Sculpture after Curtis Jere

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Steel Metal 48" Wall Sculpture after Curtis Jere

$450

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Steel Metal 48" Wall Sculpture after Curtis Jere

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Steel Metal 48" Wall Sculpture after Curtis Jere. Item features brutalist design, welded steel, very nice vintage item, great style and form, uns...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label
Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label

Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label

$142Sale Price|25% Off

Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label

By V. Nasson & Co.

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label. This handsome black dolphin is in nice vintage condition. A nice gift for the mid-century modernist ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

$20,000

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

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),...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modern Abstract Wood Sculptures
Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modern Abstract Wood Sculptures

Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modern Abstract Wood Sculptures

$1,350 / set

Group of Five Mid 20th C. Modern Abstract Wood Sculptures

By Henry Moore

Located in Rochester, NY

Group of five mid 20th century modernist abstract carved wood sculptures. Some are signed w/ artist monogram at lower back side ( see picture 8 ) the sculptures measure as follows - ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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