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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
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Georges Jouve and Marcel Asselbur Ceramic and Brass Wall Mounted Hat Coat Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall-mounted coat or hat rack by Georges Jouve, produced by Marcel Asselbur, France, circa 1950. Glazed matte black stoneware forms, with a brass frame. Four abstract Jouve ceramic...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Cast Brass English Bulldog Sculpture Figurine With Dark Patina
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage solid cast brass English Bull Sculpture. Super cute little guy with a dark patina and weighing just under 6 pounds.
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20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Shell

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
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Bitossi by Aldo Londi ¨Rimini Blu¨ Large Ceramic Cat Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
This Bitossi large ceramic cat sculpture by Aldo Londi is a stunning example of Mid-Century Italian pottery. Handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s, i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Weeping Willow Sculpture by Brian Bijan
By Brian Bijan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very attractive weeping willow tree sculpture by Brian Bijan. Tree is made with mixed copper and brass metal supported by a quartz stone base. Stamped 1...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Quartz, Metal, Brass, Copper

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculptures
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly collectable pair of vintage Italian ceramic leopard sculptures. They were made in Italy and date from the 1960’s. They ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage 1960s Modernist Inspired Handcrafted Hanging Wall Sculpture/Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960s Modernist inspired handcrafted hanging wall sculpture / room divider by New Zealand Artist Andrew Reid. circa 1990s. Features a combi...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern "Spider" wall decoration made of iron
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern wall decoration in the shape of a black iron spider. In Italy, spiders are considered lucky charms. Typical Italian mid-century design in very be...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Iron

Franco Albini Midcentury Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini midcentury rocking horse. Midcentury rattan and wicker rocking horse sculpture, Italy, circa 1960. Dimensions: H 24 in. x W 30 in. x...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Rattan

Large Spanish Horse Woman Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, 1960s
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...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bijan Bahar Flying Seagulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Bahar Bijan (Iranian/American, 1939-2013) cluster of welded iron seagulls mounted in a mineral specimen base. Somewhat kinetic.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Iron

Monumental Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Metal, Nickel

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, dark pink, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze, Brass

Seldom seen Paper Mache NaNa Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paper Mache , polychromed "NaNa" Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle,,
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Seguso Murano Opalescent Dark Pink White Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent dark pink and white Italian art glass swan bird sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Archimede...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous porcelain busts of Louise Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by Tharaud, Limoges, after the originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). Louise was...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Curtis Jeré Abstract Chrome & Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1980s abstract Curtis Jeré chrome & brass free form ribbon sculpture with ball on round black marble base, retains Artisan House - C-Jere decal. Chrome has minor patina, marble...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Brass, Chrome

Livio Seguso for Bisazza, Massiccio Fish with Rainbow Canes 1993 Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Massiccio fish with the rainbow cane sequence of Livio Seguso. This sequence was used in several pieces, bowls to be highlighted with lens effect of the piece. The fish body acts like a magnifying lens and the colors are moving when looking at the piece. See the video. Part of Livio Seguso production made under Bisazza ownership for a small period of the early 1990s. Livio continued his artist career with the freedom and the free state of mind that came from not owning a company. Similar path of Luciano Vistosi. Bisazza, the famous luxury mosaic company, continued Seguso models for the first part of the 1990s. Then closed the furnace and continued to focus with his mosaic collection. His masters, Elio Raffaelli...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Brass Unicorn Sculpture Figurine on Black Wood Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this brass beast ...
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1970s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Pattern Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and large, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color filigrana stripe ribbons with gold accents Italian art glass duck bird sculpture. Created in the manner of the Frate...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful abstract Murano blown glass sculpture. Artist unknown. Italy, 1960s This art glass paperweight sculpture has an eye-catching design with spiral shape standing on a clear g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Leonardo Nierman Mid-Century Modern Onyx Marble Abstract Sculpture MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Leonardo Nierman (born November 1, 1932), full name Leonardo Nierman Mendelejis, is a Mexican artist mostly known for his painting and sculpture. He at first wanted to be a violinist...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Onyx, Marble

Ermanno Nason Vintage Mid-Century Italian Murano Pink Glass Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and vintage midcentury centrepiece glass sculpture by Ermanno Nason (1928-2014) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Mura...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Blue Yellow Murano Glass Clown, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano glass clown in the colors blue, red, yellow white and orange. Amazing glass clown sculpture designed and manufactured in the Mid-Century Modern era in Murano, Italy. Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano glass transparent horse sculpture by Zanella Arnaldo 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Clear Murano glass sculpture depicting a rearing horse, Arnaldo Arnaldo 1980. Murano Glass Sculpture: Horse by Arnaldo Zanella This fascinating Murano...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Teardrop Sculpture by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Sommerso Teardrop Glass Sculpture, Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte A striking Murano glass teardrop sculpture in the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Vintage Double Fish Swim In Algae Italian Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the Avem company. One fish has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Miguel Berrocal "Portrait de Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1970´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This miniature bust of a woman is a three dimensional puzzle of incredibly precise craftsmanship. 17 individual pieces, are fitted in order to create the overall work, each piece nes...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-century Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture, Stoneware and Verdigris Finish
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture, Stoneware and Verdigris Finish Offered for sale is a large, intricate 1970s abstract studio pottery sculpture. The sculpture is hand b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Travertine Marble Elephant Minimal and Rational Sculpture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Travertine marble elephant minimal and rational sculpture.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bronze Crane Life-Size Animal Sculpture Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern bronze crane, Animal Sculpture with stylized legs & feet. Made in the USA in the late 1970s. A beautiful animal sculpture for indoor and outdoor. O-511-335
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base Mint!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sea Shell Sculpture in Sommerso Bollicine Glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sea Shell Sculpture in Sommerso Bollicine glass. Very large stand alone piece. Finely polished bottom.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Leda and the Swan Bronze Figurine by Danish Kai Nielsen made at L. Rasmussen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Leda with the Swan bronze figurine by Danish artist and sculptor Kai Nielsen (1882-1924). The figurine has model no. 42 and is made circa 1940s or 1950s by bronze foundry L. Rasmusse...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Head Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century bronze sculpture of the head Marble base is. Vintage condition.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique, bronze sculpture of a man with outstretched hand, with timeless, Prehistoric feel by Anne Van Kleeck. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming poodle figurine, made of brass designed by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

beautiful Cute Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Vintage grey murano glass sculpture Dog by Vetro Artistico Veneziano Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unusual figurine of a dog made of Murano glass. Made in Italy on the island of Murano at the Vetro Artistico Veneziano manufactory between the 50s and 60s. Good vintage condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Enchanting Motion: Iron and Foam Kinetic Sculpture - Vibrant Red
Located in Barcelona, ES
Originating from France and created around 1990 by an unknown artist, this captivating kinetic sculpture embodies the essence of motion and creativity. Constructed from a combination...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Dennis Westwood Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Table Sculpture 14/20
By Dennis Westwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heavy solid patinated bronze standing form by Dennis Westwood. Numbered 14 of 20.
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1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Champagne Purple Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso soft transparent champagne with a hint of purple Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 5/8" tall x 6 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon

Huge Alfredo Barbini Cenedese Aquarium Object 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful and heavy Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of three fishes and sea plants within clear glass. Made for Cenedese in Italy circa 1960s. Excellent vintage condi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Modern Abstract Wooden Totem Still Stand No69 by NONO, Joel Escalona Crafted
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Hardwood

Small Walter Bosse Cat Figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Walter Bosse cat figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Bird Toucan Sculpture by Romano Dana, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large vintage Italian handmade Sommerso decorative bird sculpture handmade in multi-color layers Murano glass. Very massive and thick glass is in clear, blue,yellow colors glass comb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Ceramic Sculpture of Woman and Child in the Style of Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in McKinney, TX
White ceramic glaze handmade one of a kind vintage ceramic sculpture of woman holding a child. 23" x 9" x 9" Good vintage condition wi...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder. Marked made in Spain on the heel. Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Mid-Century Traditional Bronze Hotei / "Happy Buddha" Wandering Monk Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A well cast mid-century traditional bronze "Happy Buddha" wandering monk sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 9"W x 6.5" D x 10" H. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Roy Lichtenstein "Modern Head" Brooch/ Pendant, Sterling & Enamel, 1968
Located in New York, NY
"It's the kind of art you hang on you, not on a wall." Roy Lichtenstein "Modern Head" Brooch/ Pendant. Sterling Silver and Enamel. C. 1968. Made by Multiples Inc., NYC. Overall gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Hand crafted bronze, brass and enamel wall hanging or mobile by Chilean artist Cesar Vasquez.
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1960s Chilean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass, Copper, Enamel

Vintage Terracotta Statue by Josef Vanča, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage terracotta sculpture. Beautiful piece of female nude, marked J.Vanca. Josef Vanca (1908-1988), sculptor and ceramist, was born in...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

1940s Isamu Noguchi Black+White Train Clock Modernist Japanese Industrial Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sale includes both, and both clocks are untested, thus graded DISTRESSED, despite being cosmetically good.
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bakelite

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Lull No86 Abstract Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic Spaces
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No86 Abstract Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, round...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Hardwood

Centerpiece Rare Wood Fruit Bowl Mid 20th Century American Craftsman Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An iconic rare wood elongated bowl in African Teak (Bubinga) by Mid-Century master Emil Milan.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Gold Plated Fighting Cockerel Ornaments, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of gold plated fighting cockerel ornaments. These beautiful sculptures were produced in Italy in the 1960s. An iconic set from the 1960s that is incredibly rare to be found gold plated. These animated roosters hand-crafted sculptures feaures incredible details, perfect example of midcentury Italian manufacture. A fantastic eye-catching set, that will be the perfect addition for enriching a desk or a midcentury hallway entrance...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, 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, 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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