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 legendary 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.
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
20th Century Italian Single Murano Glass Japanese Farmer by Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pink-black, single vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Japanese farmer made of hand blown colored Murano glass, designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Seguso Vetri D’Arte in good condition. The detailed slightly smoked décor piece represents a man with a large hat. Manufacturer label underneath the base. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1950 - 1960, Murano, Italy.
Base: 2.5" W x 2.5" D
Hat: 2.75" diameter
Archimede Seguso was an Italian glass manufacturer and a designer born in 1909, in Murano, Italy and passed away in 1999. At the age of 11, Seguso started training and working as a glassmaker at his father's glass company. Later on, circa in 1930, he took over the family business, named Seguso Vetri d'Arte. During this time he studied the 16th century styles, such as filigrana glass, colorless blown glass, genetic manipulation of glass canes to give the form of linear patterns and plume glass, delicate, fine feather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by Vetreria Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Vetrerie Toso, Italy, circa 1930s.
It is made in blown glass and polychrome paste.
A clear sign of the authenticity of the piece, its age and its creation is the presence of ash p...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Salviati Gaspari Murano Pink Blue Biomorphic Rock Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and blue Italian art glass biomorphic rock shaped paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, with original label u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass
Alberto Donà Gold Murano Glass Bowl, 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Beautiful Murano glass bowl colour crystal covered with gold leaf 24 carats.
The process of venetian blown glass is completely performed by Murano artisans.
Designed by the maste...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Heinrich Drake Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Shetland Pony
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine German Meissen mid-century porcelain blanc de chine figure of a Shetland pony designed by German sculptor and illustrator Heinrich Drake (Germany,...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Dino Martens Murano Black White Gold Leaf Base Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white ribbons Italian art glass water bird sculpture on gold leaf base. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, and publ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Midcentury Black Iron Side Table with Magazine Rack
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing Italian midcentury iron side table with yellow top and magazine rack. Very charming highlight for any interior!
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Abstract Sculpture by Renaat Ramon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Belgian Renaat Ramon is a true multi-talent. His oeuvre includes sculptures, paintings and graphics as well as installations and futuristic furniture design, texts and poems. The...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Unique Bronze Design of the Ball Fountain from Nuremberg by Günther Rossow
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Bronze design of the famous ball fountain from Nuremberg by sculptor Günther Rossow.
Günter Rossow (*1913 Deutsch Krone / West Pomerania †1992 Marktre...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Walter Bosse Set of 6 Hedgehog Sculptures, Ashtray, circa 1950
By Walter Bosse
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Walter Bosse - Set of 6 hedgehog sculptures, circa 1950s
Midcentury Walter Bosse hedgehog stackable ashtray made in Greece.
This vintage ashtray includes all six trays.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White. A hard to find small scale horse glazed in a radiant sky blue over brushed matte white. Aldo Londi designed the saddled horse in a var...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Mermaid Sculpture by Barbara Beretich
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully patinated bronze mermaid sculpture by Barbara Beretich. The mermaid is kneeling with her arms up. Her hair seamlessly blends i...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
William Spratling Signed Sterling Silver Feather of Quetzalcoatal Taxco Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, circa 1940s signed sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling. This design is called Feather of Quetzalcoatl. According to "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide", by Phyllis Goddard, this bracelet was designed during William Spratling's first design period, 1931-1946. But first things first, who is Quetzalcoatl? According to this Wikipedia article, "The name Quetzalcoatl comes from the Nahuatl language and means "Precious serpent" or "Quetzal-feathered Serpent". In the 17th century, Ixtlilxóchitl, a descendant of Aztec royalty and historian of the Nahua people, wrote, "Quetzalcoatl, in its literal sense, means 'serpent of precious feathers' but in the allegorical sense, 'wisest of men'."" Ah! So that must be why Spratling called this design 'Feather of Quetzalcoatl! But hang on there, how did Spratling come to learn about Quetzalcoatl? Well according to the website Elisa Rolle, "When lecturing at the National University of Mexico's Summer School in 1926-1928, Spratling quickly integrated himself into the Mexican art scene and became a friend and a strong proponent of the work of muralist Diego Rivera, for whom he organized an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Using money received from commissions he organized for Rivera, Spratling bought a home in Taxco, Mexico in 1928, where he began work on a book, Little Mexico, about this small mountain town. Spratling was gay, but most accounts of his life mention this only indirectly if at all. Spratling amassed a large collection of Pre-Columbian figurines...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op art element vase with abstract floral illustrations
Origin:
Germany
Produder:
Sgrafo Modern
Design:
Peter Müler
Material:
Pottery stoneware
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s sculptural op art object designed by Peter Müller...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
'Cesto di Dalie' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and highly sought-after collectors item is the 'Cesto di Dalie' umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950s, signed underneath with a Fornasetti medallion label. This h...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wall Hanging Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall hanging sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson,
Sweden, 1960s.
Earthenware.
Signed.
Measures: H: 24 cm
W: 19.5 cm
D: 19.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Enzo Mari 16 Pesci Puzzle for Danese Milano - 1st Edition - Midcentury Modern
Located in Decatur, GA
Enzo Mari 16 Pesci resin puzzle for Danese Milano, circa 1970's. Original production - later production runs were made of wood, not the "wood look" resin as i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Design...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Monroe Floor Lamp Polished Brass, Off White Lampshade, Art Lighting
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
Marilyn Monroe, the sexiest Pin-up of the 1950s, inspired a piece of Art & Design. The design of the Monroe Lamp captures the essence of her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fish in a Fish, Blown Glass Sculpture, Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Murano 'Italy'
Located in Brussels, BE
Glass sculpture "Sommerso" designed by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano in 1962 and presented during the XXXI Venice Biennale.
Antonio da Ros used the Sommerso technique to create this glass sculpture. It represents a fish lodging itself in another fish.
The inner fish is mainly dark pink but its color becomes lighter to form the tail of the bigger fish and the shape of the sculpture itself.
An air bubble represents its eyes.
The body of the main fish is represented by a gradient of green and blue-colored glass, itself submerged in light green colored glass. The eyes are represented by an air bubble and an inclusion of orange glass.
A royal blue triangle separates the two fish.
Like many old pieces edited by Cenedese, the sculpture is not signed.
We contacted Ars Cenedese...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano Pair of Figurines Arlecchino and Arlecchina
Located in Brussels, BE
A rare pair of figurines designed by Fulvio Bianconi, manufactured by Venini Murano in Italy, circa 1955.
In lattimo glass with polychrome decoratio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Fantastic Huge Pink Bird Paradise Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind monumental Monumental Flamboyant Bird of Paradise -Knuppelhuhn- big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) in about 1992.
Handcrafted and hand-painted in beautiful colors by this artist.
Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017)
Signed with her stamp i3D.
Glaze: The matte colors in lavender and pink and creams are still vivid and the hand painting is superb
This is the only example we have seen in private hands.
Substantial dimensions: 21.25 inches tall and 31.5 inches length
Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed
About the artist:
The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn.
From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Clear Bubble Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paperweight, Italian Murano hand blown glass with bubbles. A wonderful decorative piece or paper weight... a very nice clear glass with bubbles.
The paperweight weighs 1.9 Pounds
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Fontana Arte Midcentury Large Massive Glass Obelisk , Milano 1970s
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Bright and very large and massive Fontana Arte obelisk made by the famous Italian Label in Milano during the 1970s.
It’s clear and maximum transparency together with its exceptional...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Venini Model 2993 Bride Figure Circa 1950’s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Bride Figure Model 2993 designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Circa 1950’s. The figure is acid signed Venini Murano Italia.
One of the most famous post-war Italian graphic designers, Fulvio Bianconi began his career learning the art of decorating glass at the workshops of Murano under the directorship of Michael Pinto, where he returned later...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Two Small Rare Ceramic Leopards Decorative Sculptures, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good condition. Beautiful and unique decorative small sculptures. Leopards were produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Yellow Blue Italian Uranium Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very cute, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing yellow green and blue Italian art glass bird figurine. Documented to the Cenedese company. Created with Uranium gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Large Vintage Italian ceramic Leopard from 60s. Signed
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition for this sculptural hand painted ceramic Leopard, made in Italy during the 60s and signed by Favaro Cecchetto
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful collectors example of an original leather lion footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s to 1970s. This exa...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Curtis Jere "Raindrops" Brass Tree
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hanover, MA
Original brass tree sculpture from the late 1960s "Raindrops" series by Curtis Jere (Jerry Fels and Kurt Freiler) of Artisan House. This six foot tall sculp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Blue Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green with blue Italian art glass running baby elephant sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The figure still h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sheep Sculpture / Footrest in Brass and Real Wool
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Contemporary sheep sculpture in brass with black patina and real sheep wool. Can be used as a soft footrest. Brings cozy touch to your room.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Vide-Poche By Monique Gerber circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Monique Gerber free-form vide-poche, circa 1970, France.
Polished and non polished bronze, stone effect.
Dimensions: 14 cm W, 12 cm D, 4 cm H.
Good condition
All purchases are covere...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern 24-Karat Gold Plated Ceramic Cubist Sculpture by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and graphic 24-karatt gold plated ceramic sculpture was realized by Jaru of California, circa 1970. Entitled "Embrace", it depicts two stylized cubist forms entwined. Wi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Bitossi Style Glazed Ceramic Trojan Horse - Canada - Mid 20th Century
By Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Bitossi style studio pottery glazed ceramic Trojan horse - featuring an articulated molded form with a celadon glaze and random amber splashed highlights - unsigned - Can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Dog Cast Iron Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian sculpture, original vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Very old cast iron item. The dog was produced in 1950s in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Letter Holder Puffer Fish Sculpture Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Letter holder or paperweight in travertine in the shape of a puffer fisher made by the Italians Fratelli Mannelli.
The sculpture has its original label on the bottom.
As the phot...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Striking Large Lucite Abstract Sculpture by Van Teal
By Van Teal
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking large abstract lucite sculpture signed Van Teal on the square base.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Aries Ram by Miguel Duran-Loriga for Alfaraz Ceramics, circa 1960
By Miguel Durán-Loriga, Alfaraz
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Aries Ram by Miguel Duran-Loriga for Alfaraz Ceramics, circa 1960. Wonderful ceramic ram sculpture by Miguel Duran-Loriga, manufactured by Alfaraz Workshops in Spain, circa 1960s. Du...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Georges Jouve Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve Crucifix in Black glazed earthenware
Inscribed to top 'INRI'.
Incised signature and artist's cipher to verso ‘Jouve’.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 2 Vintage Murano Sommerso Glass Swan Birds Sculptures, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Torquay, GB
A matching set of Murano sommerso glass swan bird sculptures.
Attributed to Flavio Poli.
2 elegant tall swans.
In colours clear neon green and submerged deep purple.
With clear a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Michael + Frances Higgins Six Piece Art Glass Rondelay Mobile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fun set of glass forms in wonderful pastel hues.
No two are alike.
Though the outer form is the same, round or square, the centers are always different with happy accidents that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Unique Abstract Ceramic Figure in the Manner of Jacques Pouchain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic figure 1960s Signed hat the Artist on the back . This is a very outstanding and unique decorative figure. Chic and understated.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Sculpture 'Kloving' by Bart Kelholt, the Netherlands 1980
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Strong and heavy raw metal sculpture by Bart Kelholt (Amsterdam 1946), The Netherlands 1980. Kelholt studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam between 1970-1976. Very mini...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vasa Mihich Sphere, Cast Acrylic, Blue, Magenta, Orange, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Vasa Mihich sphere, cast acrylic, blue, magenta, orange, signed. Large tabletop sculpture by vase composed of laminated cast acrylic sphere with an ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder in the Style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder in the Ssyle of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x .75"H; it has a fabulous patina a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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. #3018
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960
By Deru
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960. Wonderful examples with perfect warm patina to the leather. Both marked on feet and in overall good condition. Rivets are on underside...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brass Nautical Anchor Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully forged in solid brass, these nautical anchors have a classic aesthetic that is ideal for coastal and nautical décor but can easily translate to industrial and eclectic st...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Ram’s Heads in the Ibex Style of Alain Chervet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of brass ram’s heads in the Ibex style of designer Alain Chervet, most likely used as a table base for a glass top table. This pair is unsigned, dating to the 1970s, in v...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sculpture Gatto by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
The "Gatto" created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and extremely desired pieces among the works of the great Italian ceramicist. This beautiful blue ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Midcentury Concrete Mushrooms Garden Decoration
Located in Brussels , BE
Midcentury concrete mushrooms garden decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Midcentury Murano Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture Large Purple Flavio Poli Attr
By Flavio Poli
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury Murano Sommerso Glass Large Swan Sculpture.
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso.
Gorgeous Swan with elegant crested long neck.
Submerged glass sculpture, intricately l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Semi Abstract Sculpture of a Nude Woman Style of Henry Moore, 1960-1970
By Henry Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
Modernist semi abstract sculpture of a seated nude woman in the style of Henry Moore, Hand built / hand tooled clay w/ burnished bronze gray glaze painted stone like surface, circa 1...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Harry Bertoia Free Form Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Whimsical sculpture with green-patina base and blackened twist form by Harry Bertoia. Please inquire about Red Modern's other small sculptures available by Bertoia.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Midcentury Terracotta Bust
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Nice period bust of a woman in a fashionable Turbin. Ready for the pool! Great period expression.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
MCM Brutalist Nail Sunburst
Located in Dallas, TX
MCM Brutalist Nail Sunburst
The Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generat...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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, Curtis Jeré, Herta Baller, and Archimede Seguso. 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 $39 and tops out at $322,075 while the average work can sell for $1,341.
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