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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Modernist Wooden Sculpture in Abstract Intricate TOTEM Shape on a Wooden Base
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An amorphous and abstract piece by an unknown Artist. A hand-carved totem-like form made of natural wood form with a sculptural shape, typical of the 1960s/1970s. The wood with natur...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Cubist Nude Sculpture Attributed to Allen Hermes
Located in Redding, CT
Abstract Cubist Nude Sculpture attributed to Allen Hermes. This was most likely a mold specimen for a future bronze sculpture. Angular cubist design to this Mid Century Modern Sculpture. No signature but from the prolific artist home estate in Redding CT...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Set of 8 MC Square Clear Lucite Napkin Holders and Salt Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 8 piece set of Mid-Century Modern lucite napkin holders. These novelty vintage pieces also perform as individual salt and pepper shakers...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Steel Cityscape or Skyline Sculpture in the Style of Richard Serra
By Richard Serra
Located in New York, NY
A vintage free standing steel cityscape or skyline sculpture, designed in the style of Richard Serra consisting of five free-standing buildings.Possi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
1950s Leon Saulter California Abstract Modern Iron Glass Sculpture
By Leon Saulter
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade iron and glass sculpture with bronze soldering created by Leon Saulter of Los Angeles, circa 1958. Sculpture measures 32" by 15" by 7" and is signed Saulter, 1958. In very good vintage 1950s condition showing some signs of wear conducive with age.
Born in Poland on March 31, 1908. By the 1930s Saulter was active on the Federal Art Project...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Organic Wood Sculpture 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Organic Wood Sculpture from the 1980s, displayed on a square marble base, is a captivating art piece that harmoniously combines natural wood forms with the elegan...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Brass Sculptures of 1960 Gold Colored Flamingos Solid Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of brass sculptures of 1960 gold colored flamingos solid brass.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mixed Metal Parrot Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century mixed metals parrot on perch sculpture in the Ssyle of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The piece has a rust distressed patina and would look great on an outdoor patio. It...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Oversized Wine Whiskey Corkscrew Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Wine Whiskey Black Metal Wall Corkscrew.
Substantial and unique hand-crafted oversized wall decoration. This highly decorative sculpture is suitable as a display at any home bar or kitchen as well as a restaurant, bistro, bar decor...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Opalescence Tear Drop Art Glass Sculpture by Charles Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely stunning bluish opalescence tear drop art glass sculpture by Charles Wright, circa 1980. It is a beautiful iconic example of Wright's work with great color and clarity;...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Solid Marble Decorative Sphere on Bronze Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid green marble decorative sphere on bronze base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nic...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Puzzle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern carved wood puzzle sculpture in the shape of a couple gazing into each others eyes, each one having a carved heart inlay that ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Porcelain Figurine of the Bear Roayl Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of the bear Roayl Copenhagen.
Figurine in perfect condition.
Dimensions:
Height: 6 cm
Width 7 cm
Depth 4.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 translat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Stylized Pelican Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
Polished brass stylized pelican sculpture on marble base
Offered is a substantially sized polished brass stylized pelican sculpture on a green, round marble base. The sculpture wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hagenauer Style Horse Bust Bookends, Walnut and Brass, Austria, ca. 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimalist bookends from dated to the 1940s/1950s, showcasing exquisite horse heads. In the style reminiscent of Atelier Werkstätte Hagenauer, these bookends are fashioned ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Buddha Head on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative bronze Buddha headon black wood base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 6" W x 6" D x 14" H; the actual bronze head is 8.5" H. Great l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Murano Bird Mouth Blown Glass Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful Murano bird glass sculpture with copper inserts circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Erotic Bronze Sculpture by Danish Artist Ove Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small bronze sculpture depicting nude female. Made by the Danish artist and sculptor Ove Fritz Rasmussen, (1911-1973). It dates to the late 1940s or early 1950s. It is signed by hand...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Spaghetti Wire Drummer Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage spaghetti wire drummer sculpture, circa 1970s. This handmade "Brutalist" piece was made in Mexico and has a gold gilt metallic finish. The piece is in very good vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Mid Century Roman Marcus Aurelius Head Sculpture 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Roman Marcus Aurelius Head Sculpture from the 1950s is a striking artistic representation of the ancient Roman emperor's likeness. Crafted in the iconic style of the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
5' 8" Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculptures, Signed, 1980
Located in Austin, TX
A monumental pair of Silas Seandel "Ribbons" of brass and chrome, one signed and dated. Sold together, the sinuous sculptures mount to the wall. His work emerged with importance duri...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Murano Glass Vase with Pulegoso Glass Fruit Ascribable to Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This transparent murano glass vase features a Pulegoso glass fruit.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Chromed Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand
Large Mid-Century Modern sculpture of a bird
The sculpture is based on an adjustable stone base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Gigantic Patinated Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s, Greece
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a bronze sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans. It is a gorgeous interior furnishing item, an...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Man and Woman Patinated Bronze Sculptures by Itzik Ben Shalom
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of nude man and woman sculptures in original patinated bronze by listed Israeli artist Itzik Ben Shalom, circa 1982. The set can be situated in many different position...
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Obelisks Fornasetti Wooden Materials Imitation Lapis
By Fornasetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Obelisks Fornasetti wooden materials imitation Lapis.
Measures: The great height 80 cm, base cm.12 x 12, small height cm.61, based cm.9 x 9, small scratches as photos.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano "Vergogna Distesa" Glass Sculpture by Lorenado Rosin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian smoky Murano glass sculpture depicting a woman with her head in her hands in a keeling position.
It is made of solid glass, hand polished by Loredano Rosin / Made in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Austin Production Brutalist Large Sculpture Lovers Man Woman Mid Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a very unusual Austin Productions Brutalist sculpture. Lovers / nude man and woman. Almost looks like Frankenstein and Frankenstein's Bride...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Other
Vintage Earthware Commedia Mask Ascribable to Eugenio Pattarino, Florence
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This item is made in lacquered earthenware and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
1950s Vintage Cleo Hartwig Female Nude Form Mid-Century Chalkware Sculpture
By Cleo Hartwig
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely uncommon Cleo Hartwig slip-cast chalkware sculpture of the female body. Very distressed finish. Signed in mold, C.HARTWIG
Measures: W ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Vintage Matt Glazed Ceramic Horse by Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Large matt glazed ceramic horse by the celebrated ceramicist Bruno Gambone. This particular subject matter is an unusual one for this artist. Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Brutalist Metal Tree Sculpture, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern metal tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This Brutalist art sculpture features brass painted leaves with wire spray bursts and is mounted on a black wood base. Signed ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century Replogle globe on wrought iron base (N,S,E,W represented on stand) in the manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1960s. The globe is in good condition and measures 17"D; the base, ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Gladiator Statue
Located in Tarleton, GB
Gladiator statue
This is a mid-century resin statue of a Roman gladiator.
Fabulous detail on this large room statue. In the same home from new ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Petite Swan Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish petite swan sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The sommerso technique piece has a wonderful deep black color under the clear glass and is in very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Man and Woman Embraced Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Itzik Ben Shalom
Located in San Diego, CA
Man and woman embraced patinated bronze sculpture on a black wood base in by listed Israeli artist Itzik Ben Shalom, circa 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition with some spo...
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Italian Sculpture Otello Rosa for San Polo Venezia
By Otello Rosa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian sculpture Otello Rosa for San Polo Venezia, horse.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Solid Brass Cube Shaped Puzzle / Artwork
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative puzzle is solid brass in the style of Berrocal. Shaped like a cube, build up with many different organic shapes, all hold together by a centre cone shaded piece. Therefore...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous MCM ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co., circa 1950s. #2389
Designed in 1954 as a series with Los Angeles-based ceram...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Small minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x 2" wide and is in very good vintage condition. #2472.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Brass Sport Sculpture / Football Player, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960a
- Perfect original condition with patina
- Very stylish piece of decoration.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder , comes with an egg shaped candle. Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Carved Wood Thomas Woodward Sculpture
By Thomas E. Woodward 1
Located in New York, NY
A modernist carved wood sculpture by American architect and artist Thomas E. Woodward (1932-2011). The sculpture appears to be made in American walnut and finishes at its top into a ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
1960s Bronze Abstract Sculpture by California Artist Clay Walker
By Clay Walker
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract striking bronze sculpture by California artist Clay Walker, circa 1960s nice and heavy very impressive signed on the base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Portuguese Ceramic Lion Decorative Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of ceramic lions sculptures were produced in Portugal, during the 1970s. They are a decorative sculpture in ceramic, glazed and nice detailed. In original and good vintage ...
Category
1970s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Shell Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful mid-century Murano Shell sculpture or dish. This shell is beautifully designed with scrolls of toffee, honey and ivory cased in red gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Art Glass Fish By Miloslav Janku For železnobrodské Sklo, 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
This unique glass sculpture is designed by one of the most esteemed Czech glass designers- professor Miroslav Janku. Janku specialized in Hot-formed glass sculptures of animals and this part of his art work has become legendary. This unique statue...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Porcelain Figurine Bing & Grondahl, No. 2162
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain young love figurine of the Danish Bing & Grondahl manufacture, perfect condition. Mark used in the period 1915-1947.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1990s Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Signed Metal Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Welded metal sculpture of three birds in flight by 1970s mid-century iconic metalwork artist, Curtis Jere (California, 1910-2008). Sculpture stands approximately 62" tall x 22" wide ...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mid-Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base, Signed D. Angelo
Located in New York, NY
An abstract sculpture in textured bronze, circa 1960s, deftly mounted above a black marble base with veining, signed [D. Angelo A/P]. Both sculpture and base...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous MCM ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co., circa 1950s. #2390
Designed in 1954 as a series with Los Angeles-based cerami...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Desk Sculpture of Dice in Bronze, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual desk sculpture with removable bronze dice. Despite its small size its very heavy. The dice may have been mounted as a hood ornament originally and then made in to a dec...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Large Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three large (9.75" tall) iron Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1970s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Frat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Silas Seandel Brutalist Bird Sculpture, Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique bird sculpture by Silas Seandel. Signed.
Silas Seandel (born August 11, 1937, New York City) is a furniture sculptor based in New York City.
Seandel studied sculpture a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Glazed Terracotta Beige Duck Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful duck figure sculpture in off white beige glazed terracotta. Spain, 1960s
This handcrafted glazed terracotta duck figure with unglazed beak is in excellent condition.
Mat...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
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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