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
Shoehorn Squirrel Blackened Brass by Walter Bosse, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A nice shoehorn made of blackened and partly polished brass by Walter Bosse, Austria, 1950s. The handle is in the form of a squirrel. That tail can be used as hook. Very nice patina ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Wall-mounted Ceramic Harlequin by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Wall hanging decorative glazed ceramic representing a harlequin from the manufacturer Amphora 1960s designed by Rogier Vandeweghe. The wall mounted figure sculpture...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Carved Marble Figural Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern marble figural form sculpture. This decorative object is carved from a single piece of stone.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Vintage Polished Ceramic Children by Ars Pulchra, Turin, Italy
By Ars Pulchra
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy.
Painted and polished ceramic children, 1950s.
Ars Pulchra. Turin.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Los Castillos Mexican Modernist Copper Owl Sculpture by Antonio Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Antonio Castillo Mexican Modernist hand hammered and oxidized copper owl sculpture. A similar work by Antonio is pictured on the cover of 1966 issue of Art...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Monumental abstract organic sculpture, Italy
By (circle of) George Henry Harlow
Located in Argelato, BO
Monumental abstract organic sculpture, Italy, 1970 circa
The sculpture, coming from a villa in Florence, is made of resin and shows signs of wear compatible with age. Unfortunately ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Laurids Lonborg Wood Cat Figurine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Laurids Lonborg Wood Cat Figurine, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Kinetic Sculpture by Laurids Lonborg
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage kinetic sculpture by Laurids Lonborg circa 1955.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Child Flying Kite Bronze on Volcanic Rock Sculpture by Malcolm Moran
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool child flying kite bronze on volcanic rock sculpture by Malcolm Moran, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Petite Swan Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish petite swan art glass trinket dish by Murano glass, circa 1970s. The is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x 4.5"D x 4"H....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid Alabaster Owl Sculpture Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical solid alabaster owl, paperweight made in Italy circa 1960s rare and very collectible, nice piece with some fleabites here and there due to age.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Seahorse Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
A handmade 1970s terra cotta earthenware seahorse sculpture created by California studio potter Victoria Littlejohn. An early and uncommon piece from the artist. Cork backing with leather loop for wall hanging. Very good vintage condition. Unsigned.
Victoria Littlejohn is an American potter...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Art Glass, Cork
Massive Polished Glass Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful and unique glass sculpture with polished sides, circa 1950s. Great condition no chips not signed.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass
Barbini Murano Pulegoso Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Pulegoso bubbles, over black core and gold flecks Italian art glass cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Abstract Brutalist Metal Art Flower Sculpture, After Curtis Jere
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid century brutalist style mixed metal flower sculpture, after Curtis Jere. Unsigned. Patinated metals mounted on a black lacquered wood block....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Song Birds / Sparrows by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass song birds / sparrows by Murano glass studios, circa 1970s in a green / gold / clear sommerso style glass with gold speckles. The first bird measures 2.5" high...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic wall art. Brown earthenware with hand painted accents. Design of 8 figures in ceramic and glazed in the tones blue, gold, whit...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Crane Umbrella Stand with Repousse Fish Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and gracefully designed Brass Umbrella Stand in the shape of an arched Crane. The piece has a drip pan with a creative repousse swirl of water and Koi. A compliant to any...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
MODERNIST GREEN SCULPTURE IN plaster, “Green couple”, 1960S
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Interesting modernist gypsum sculpture of a stylized couple. Made by an unknown Belgian artist.
An intruding pair of abstract shapes, one representin...
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. Documented to desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin & Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian ceramic terracotta sculpture Depicting Madonna , Virgin & Child religious statue.
Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Pink Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and blue Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1950s. The bir...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Set of Three Large Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three 9.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark patina; they would make a great mid-cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"The Vision" Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Krishna Reddy
By Krishna Reddy
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool brutalist sculpture in resin entitled "The Vision" by noted mid-century artist Krishna Reddy, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 14.5"W x 3.5"D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Vintage Curtis Jere Style Midcentury Brutalist Owl Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Curtis Jere Style midcentury Brutalist Owl Sculpture, the owl having a bow to the top, plastic eyes and hammered metal body.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Salviati Murano Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. Documented to the Salviati Company. Each has a generic "Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Brass American Eagle "1776" Bookends by Philadelpha Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of brass American eagle "1776" bookends by Philadelpha Manufacturing Co., circa 1970s. The eagles are in very good vintage condition and measure 5.5"W x 6"D x 6.75"H. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Multicolored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s.
This fish is made in polychromed encased hand-blown Murano glass with fins that are made in amber colored hand-modeled glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue And Clear Wavy Swirl Art Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
Abstract Art Glass wavy and swirl sculpture attributed to Murano glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s, this stunning sculpture is finished in clear and blue art glass. It’s made in the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the likes of aztec warrior deities. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes t...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Big Mid-Century Modern Atomic Molecular Wood Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large wooden sculpture that represents an atom, a super decorative object full of history since this type of piece was used in the old science classes, suffering great wear and tear ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the 1970s allure with our stunning Mid-Century Modern Circular Vintage Sculpture. Perfectly preserved, this wooden masterpiece boasts a handcrafted tapestry, portraying a s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Tapestry, Wood, Plywood
MCM Brutalist Owl Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool midcentury Brutalist owl sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is made of raw welded sheet metal with a wonderful vintage patina and measures 3.2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Spanish Horse Woman Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, 1960s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Porcelain Sculpture: Lady on Horse Large Sculpture by Lladró, Spain, 1960s
Very rare Lladró "Horsewoman" #1036
Spanish Name "Amazona"
Item Number A...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Doberman Pitcher Statue In Porcelain By Jihokera, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Jihokera
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a beautiful vintage dog item in perfect condition. The sculpture of a sitting Doberman Pitcher, is pictured with beautiful proportions and elegant de...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin giraffe sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline detail encased in clear resin with yellow ombre at the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Statue Known as "the Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare and very special statue known as "The Zodiac" by Lars Bergsten for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s. This is a very unusual piece depicting a mans face in an abstract or graphic wa...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This mid-century piece is gorgeous in sublime shades of brown, golden yellow and white. The graphic pattern and glaze makes this a t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Coppered Ceramic Roe Deer Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s.
This roe deer is made in coppered ceramic.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stylish Parrot Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish parrot art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 5"D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Large Brown and Amber Murano Glass Shark on a Wave Shaped Base, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1960s.
It is ascribable to Seguso and it is made in murano glass.
This piece is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Wooden Carved Elephant Sculpture Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Elephant Carving. Wear and Cracking Consistent With Age. Could be Used as Plant Stand.
Dimensions. 9 W ; 7 D ; 11 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Hammered Copper patinated Owl Sculpture in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Eclectic MCM patinated copper, hand-hammered, owl sculpture in the style of Mexican artisans Los Castillo, circa 1960s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition with a great v...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Wood Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice midcentury wood crucifix with a brass Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice detail and patina. #1285.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Life Size Sergio Bustamante Mexican Modern Mixed Metal Lion Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Sergio Bustamante Mexican Modern mixed metal Lion sculpture.
Offered for sale is a large and important early Mexican modernism mixed metals sculptur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurines paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. They look to be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Ikebana Vase/Vessel by Studio Nova Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of postmodern Ikebana vases by Studio Nova Japan. This rare and beautiful vintage piece is an original from which current styles are derive...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Majolica Midcentury Terracotta Glazed Roaring Seated Lion Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly fierce Italian midcentury representation of the King of the Jungle. This Leo made from sculpted and hand formed terra cotta with a hand painted and glazed finish is ready to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Paint
Porcelain Figurine of a Boy, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a boy
Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl
Manufactured in the 1980s.
Model number #1696
Very good condition, no damage
Measures: height 18.5 cm wi...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Brass Tiger Sculpture, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice Tiger sculpture is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren
Located in Ferndale, MI
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla paperweight figurine.
Original label intact, etched signature, Orrefors GC 480715.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Brutalist Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis C. Jere or Silas Seandel Signed
Located in Wayne, NJ
Brutalist wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis C. Jere / Silas Seandel / Tony Melendy. Signed by artist, but unable to make out their name.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Roman Penis Sculpture 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a provocative mid-century Roman sculpture from the 1940s - a daring representation of a stone penis encased in a cube of protective glass. This intriguing artwork challen...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Headboard with Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Frigerio, Italy, 1968
Located in London, GB
Headboard with large Brutalist bronze sculpture, model "Aurora" by Frigerio, Italy, 1968.
The headboard comprises a large Brutalist sand-cast sculpture, overlaid on an arc of textured lacquered metal, which has a deep gold finish.
The piece is in very nice vintage condition. We have left the sculpture unpolished and it has a developed an aged patina, ranging from brown to gold. There are minor losses to the finish of the headboard frame, both the arc and the cross-bars. The sculpture is bolted to the bed frame; it appears it could be unbolted and used separately, though we have not tried to do so.
Approximate dimensions:
Sculpture W 173 cm x H 49 cm
Headboard W 185 cm x H 108 cm
Please be aware this listing is for the headboard only. The remaining three sections of the bed surround...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid-Century Danish Relief Sculpture by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic relief plate made of glazed stoneware by the Danish artist Noomi Backhausen for Søholm in the 1960s, numbered and stamped, representing an open...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
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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