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 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 Large Brass Deer Figurine Sculptures
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of large scale brass deer figurines. These two deer were not an original pair, but they look awfully good together. The larger dee...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Alpha Cube Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern alpha cube sculpture by Sheldon Rose.
Great Mid-Century Modern Sheldon Rose alpha cube sculpture, circa 1968. This Brutalist cub...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Jose Luis Sanchez Solid Bronze Sculpture Spain 1970 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
José Luis Sanchez (Spain, 1926-2018).
José Luis Sanchez, a signed and numbered 383 sculpture.
Fantastic abstract Brutalist shaped sculpture made and designed by Jose Luis Sanchez, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze
Brass figurative sculpture on a black marble base attr to Curtis Jere, USA 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in ECHT, NL
Brass spiraling artwork on a black marble base. Attributed to Curtis Jere 1970s. Highly decorative piece of art that also makes a beautiful sound by "pl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Piggy Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century brass piggy bank, circa 1970s. The bank is in good vintage condition and measures 12.5"W x 4"D x 6"H. Fun and whimsical piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Owl Figurine in Ceramic by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic vintage ceramic/stoneware figurine/ sculpture depicting an owl made by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö Sweden. This is one of Hellströms' famous animals for Nittsjö Keramik,...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Cast Aluminum Hippo Sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast aluminum hippo sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s. Sandcast aluminum in editions of 450, Parkin's table-size animal sculptures of the “Nature of the Beast” collection was so...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Glass Horse Sculpture by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century horse figurine, made of full lead crystal, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for the Swedish brand Skruf. Skruf is a Swedish...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
1950s Pheasant Sculpture by Artist Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful porcelain sculpture of a pheasant designed by an artist Jaroslav Ježek. Ježek's figurines became a decoration of many interiors of the 1950's and 1960's. The statue of the ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Bullicante Clear Bubble Glass Sphere W/ Brass Plated Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Murano bullicante clear bubble glass sphere on brass plated pedestal base.
Italy, c. 1970's.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, gold flecks, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
Beautiful and slender bronze figure of an African woman dancing by Franz Hagenauer, with a simple but nice design.
Measurem...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Salt Shaker in the Style of Mauro Manetti
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Salt shaker in the style of Mauro Manetti
Bird sculpture.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
KISTER SCHIBE ALSBACH - Madonna con bambino - Porcellana del 1940
By Scheibe
Located in Milano, IT
Madonna con bambino, porcellana della manifattura KISTER SCHEIBE ALSBACH ,
Made in Germany 1940.
E una porcellana dipinta a mano , in perfetto stato, non ha rotture ne restauri.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual and decorative Dog ceramic box , by Jean Roger
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A unusual and decorative box,
The lid representing a hound’s head, fitting on top of a spiked collar base.
White glazed ceramic.
Jean Roger, France circa 1965
Signed J.Roger. Pa...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Japanese Farmers by Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian Japanese farmers with a large black hat made of hand blown clear Murano glass, designed and produced by Pino Signoretto in good conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Bird or Parrot Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of French blanc de chine porcelain life size parrots or cockatoos casually perched on grapevines.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Mid Century Large Ceramic Cat Sculpture 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Big ice bucket in form of an owl, figurine, vintage 1960/70 Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
This charming ice bucket is a spectacular piece of use and decoration for any table-scape.
This beautifully executed ice bucket is in the shape of an owl of an eclectic design.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Sculpture of a Leopard by Ronzan, Italy
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This porcelain sculpture of a Leopard is made by the Italian artist Ronzan. It can be dated in the 1950s.
Giovanni Ronzan and his brother founded the Ronzan factory circa 1940s short...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Curtis Jere Brutalist Mid Century Brass Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Brutalist Mid Century Brass Tree Sculpture
This sculpture measures: 40 wide x 24 deep x 78 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We do not photoshop out blemishes.
We keep you fully informed regarding your purchase - because we want you to be happy...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Unicorn Sculpture Figurine on Black Wood Base
By Sarreid Ltd.
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 ...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Beautiful owl figure hand painted with colors in gray tones.
Measures:
Height: 21 centimeters...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
1970s Art Pottery Winking Cat Piggy Bank
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Ceramic Pottery Art winking Cat Piggy Bank
Brown stoneware
4.5 w x 4.5 d x 4 h
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images for details
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
A Large Marble Mid Century Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved deep rouge marble mid century modern abstract sculpture. The shapely sculpture suggesting an abstract human form with a beautifully polished surface. Recently removed from a Princeton NJ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Biomorphic Sculpture Object in Aluminum by Eva & Peter Moritz for Ikea, 1980
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Biomorphic Sculpture Object in Aluminum by Eva & Peter Moritz for Ikea, 1980
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Alessandro Pianon Pulcino' bird Execution Vetreria Vistosi 1962
Located in Vigevano, PV
Spherical shape. H: 23cm. Execution: Vetreria Vistosi. Glass, colorless and orange with fused crushed glass, applied murrine as eyes; feet made of bent copper wire.
Literature: Cf. M...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Pair of Small Vintage Décor Porphyry Marble Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, pair of small vintage Italian obelisks made of hand carved Porphyry marble, in good condition. The detailed décor pieces are resting on a square base. Minor fa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"Foré de Pins" Sculpture by William Lemariey
By William Lemariey
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge wire and wood block. Artist-signed on rear of wood.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Large Italian Glass Egg with Controlled Bubbles Attributed to Barbini
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian glass egg or crystal egg with controlled bubbles attributed to Barbini. This stunning Italian crystal or Murano glass egg shaped sculpture is beautiful from every angle...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Large Midcentury Redwood Burl Sphere Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and monumental in scale (26" in diameter / 79" circumference) redwood burl sphere. Can be used as a stand-alone impressive sculpture / decorative object or, with slight m...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Burl
Sculpture cinétique Roland Phelps
Located in Perpignan, FR
1995. Roland Phelps
Étude - maquette sculpture cinétique rotative
diamètre 30 cm
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design
By Huffy Corp.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design.. Amazing design,, All original,, Nice condition,,great riding bike,, probably can use a good tune up..
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of five 7.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950s by Francesco Messina Italian Sculpture Earthenware Angel
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare angel by Francesco Messina
Perfect Condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Alfredo Barbini, Chinese Woman, Modernist Murano Art Glass Sculpture, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernism
Alfredo Barbini
Chinese Woman
Murano Art Glass Sculpture
ca. 1960s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 28 inches
Width: 3-3/4 inches ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
White Finish Ceramic Horse Head Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Graceful Mid-Century Modern Handmade Ceramic Horse Head sculpture in white finish.
Note the detail like a real life-size Horse.
No Markings found.
A-609-335
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Set of 3 French Bronze Snails
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Mid Century solid bronze snails, France, c. 60s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Iron Sculpture in the Style of Chillida, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite abstract sculpture, crafted from iron, is a striking piece inspired by the bold and evocative works of renowned Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida. Made in Spain around 1...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpted Serenity in Oak Still Stand No37: Tall Totem by NONO, Escalona Design
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Style Hagenauer Manner Bronze Bust, Figurative Sculpture Elongated Neck
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style manner of Franz Hagenauer bronze bust with elongated neck.
Figurative sculpture depicting the head of a figure with elongated neck and pegged ear adornments.
No signat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Miniature Dollhouse Round Metal Table - Made in India
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a vintage miniature dollhouse round metal/ possibly brass table. Can be used as a small stand or trinket holder. This piece has nice patina and character. Vintage condition a...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bronze looking Japanese design Serpentine Dragon Koi Fish table lamps in very good working condition. 20 inches high, or...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Torino ceramic semi-nude woman sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By: C.I.A. Manna
Material: ceramic, paint
Technique: gilt, glazed, hand-crafted, molded, painted, pressed, unglazed
Dimensions: 6 in x 22 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: Italy
This mid-20th century Italian ceramic sculpture titled 'Portatrice Africana' was handcrafted by C.I.A. Manna in Torino, Italy. Molded from ceramic clay and meticulously hand-painted, it depicts a semi-nude african woman carrying a large clay vessel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Small Modernist Cast Iron Piggy Bank by Taxco of Mexico
By Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Small modernist cast iron piggy bank by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 2"W x 4"D x 2.5"H and is in very good vintage condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Unique Welded and Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze sculpture displayed on a granite stone base circa 1973 by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Blackened Brass Bear Candleholder/Figurine by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller
By Walter Bosse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Viennese bear figurine designed by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller as part of “Black Golden Line" (Austria, ca. 1950).
Composed of solid brass patinated in a black finish,...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Wire Kinetic Figure Sculpture Hand Painted
By Donald Max Engelman
Located in Troy, MI
Unique and whimsical abstract kinetic table top sculpture circa 1970s
Minimalist wire figure with a hand painted hat mounted to a brutalist foot base
The movement is reminiscent of...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
Big Unic Elvio Becheroni Abstract wooden sculpture: Amazonia series
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Big Unic Elvio Becheroni Abstract wooden sculpture: Amazonia series published
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mide-century Murano Pheasant Art Glass Sculpture attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Murano Art Glass Pheasant Figurine Attributed to Barovier & Toso, this exquisite mid-century sculpture features a striking deep blue hue enhanced by controlled bubbles an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large MCM Lucite Grape Cluster
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century lucite grape cluster. Spherical lucite grapes are held together by metal wires. Fastened on a natural wood stem. Colors of the grapes are a muted yellow with a few gree...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti
Spectacular XXL Murano glass color changing lilac blue fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. Italy, 1960-1970.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Abstract Art Lull No47 – NONO’s Contemporary Wooden Sculpture for Interior Desig
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract Art Lull No47 – NONO’s Contemporary Wooden Sculpture for Interior Design
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, round...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Bronze Male Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the male form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw.
Dimensions
4" width x 1.75" depth x 4.25" height.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Black Faun Wall Decorative Ceramic Mask circa 1950 French Midcentury
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Wall ceramic mask, circa 1950
French midcentury ceramic mask with elegant black ceramic glaze color.
Original perfect conditions
Measures: Height 24 cm, large 22 cm, depth 7...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Indiana Style Love Paperweight or Small Sculpture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A paperweight in polished metal after Robert Indiana. Likely purchased at MoMA. This piece would add great modernist character to any desk or office environment.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Black Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a deep black beautiful color. Produced in a German glassworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or head...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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
Frank Coronado Mid-Century Modern Picasso Style Cubist Wood Figurines
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of five mid-century modern wood carved figurines by Dominican artist Frank Coronado. Each figure is hand painted in brilliant white, red, ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dominican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Fantastic silver bird (toucan) by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano
Located in Uccle, BE
Fantastic silver bird (toucan) by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT).
The body formed by a large pebble flanked by an impressive silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Silver
Large Danish Mid-Century Carved Teakwood Bison, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Danish mid-century carved teakwood bison.
Reportedly purchased from Den Permanente, Copenhagen, in the early 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Den Permanente was a Co-operativ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Large Abstract Vintage Studio Pottery Organic Sculpture Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large freeform abstract pottery from the 1980s. In neutral tones of beige and brown. Signed B Switzer 1980 on the underside.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century English Vintage Leather Rhinoceros Footstool by Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage English leather footstool, accent in the shape of a rhinoceros from Dimitri Omersa, in good condition. Minor fading, due to age. W...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Elcio Becheroni Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract bronze sculpture on matte black be by Elvio Becheroni.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail; made in Germany. #3511
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Claude Lalanne Brooch Pomme Bouche Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed CL Lalanne
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrealistic Pomme Bouche brooch by Claude Lalanne, created in 1975. Bronze with a dark brown patina and a verdigris leaf and stem, signed with editions mark and monogrammed Arthus-B...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Giulia Mangani 24K Gold Embellished Porcelain Parrot
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large Giulia Mangani porcelain parrot on a goldtone steel stand and black plinth.The parrot hand painted in vivid colors and embellished with 24K gold details.
Marked as shown.
Dime...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object
Designer and producer:
Gerhard Liebenthron
Information:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925 †2005
Decade:
1970s
This ori...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Sergio Bustamante Raccoon
Located in Richmond, VA
Larger than life raccoon sculpture created out of shaped brass and copper (hollow) by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. Signed behind head and number...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Philippe Conficconi, Beige Earthenware Head of Man Sculpture, France, 2005
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful bust of man in earthenware by Philippe Conficcioni in the midcentury style. Signed.
In good condition.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 26 x 16 x 16
Secure shipping.
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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