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
Vintage Mid Century Mixed Metal Brutalist Bird Sculpture Bustamante Style 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mixed Metal Brutalist Bird Sculpture 1970s
Unique mixed metal bird sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante circa 1970s
Feathered...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
Item e7123
A powerful sculpture of a stylized ice bear in smoke grey glass. The bear is hand made in the Graal glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Paul D. Wellington Signed Sailboat Modern Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist brass metal wall sculpture depicting a regal sailboat by Paul D. Wellington. Signed by the artist. Circa 1970s. Classic mid century modern wall art...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price
37% Off
Black Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size black glass head sculpture exudes a sleek and striking aesthetic, crafted in Germany during the 1970s. Its glossy finish enhances the deep black hue, creating a bold s...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Organic Sculpture signed Carol Setterlund
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Carol Setterlund, this sculpture reflects the artist's dedication to form and texture, embodying the essence of mid-century artistry. The natural curves and flowing lines o...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
France sculpture "Female Torso", Belgian marble, signed J.J.M. Francia
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Belgian black marble sculpture on an iron base depicting part of a stylized female torso. What makes this work unique is the contrast between the polished and shiny su...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid 20th Century Equestrian Horse and Jockey Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This metal sculpture portrays an equestrian figure, with a rider seated upright atop a confidently striding horse. The rider’s posture and the horse’s raised front leg convey a sense...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Albert Feraud Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Sculpture, France
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern steel table top abstract sculpture by internationally recognized French artist Albert Feraud, (1921-2008) Paris, France. Sculpture sign on base. Circa 1960's.
Feraud created his unique sculptures from found materials from scrap metal and sky scrappers. Albert Féraud studied at the schools of fine arts of Montpellier, Marseille and Paris in the studio of Alfred Janniot...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian Murano Smoked Glass Shark Sculpture 1960
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Murano glass shark sculpture 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Original Rembrandt Maquette
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original patinated maquette portrait of Rembrandt by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Made from ciment fondu - a material of which the artist published a book deta...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cement
7/20 limited edition "Xai" night stands by Salvador Dali, surrealist design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Oval Majolica Palissy Fish Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Oval Majolica Palissy Fish Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Fishs, lemon,starfish,shells,seaweeds.
From Provence.
Length / 11.5 inches on 7.8 inches,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1987 Curtis Jeré "Eternal Flame" Brass Floor Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large 1987 "Eternal Flame" abstract brass floor sculpture by Curtis Jeré, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
$1,325 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Huge Vintage Wood Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece is a statement to say the least. Huge, dramatic, yet peaceful and calming.
There are initials engraved RLW but I cannot seem to confirm it’s artist.
The previous owner pu...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Wood Sculpture, Brown and Black Base, France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a curved wooden sculpture, light brown in color. It was made in the 1970s in France. An iron bar painted black attaches it to its base, which is also made of black painted wood...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract bronze cello player statue attributed to Yves Lohé, France 1970s
By Yves Lohé 1
Located in ECHT, NL
Small cast bronze abstract statue. It depicts a female cello player sitting on a round stool. It is designed in the style of Yves Lohé. No signature or markings visible.
- Abstrac...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$375 Sale Price
20% Off
Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Art Glass
Bartolozzi & Maioli Carved Wooden Leaf Armchair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful carved leaf arm chair designed by Bartolozzi & Maioli. Surrealist fantasy furniture, Retains original finish, front of seat showing wear.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Three Wise Monkeys Bronze Sculptures “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”
Located in London, GB
This set of bronze monkey sculptures depicts the classic motif of the "Three Wise Monkeys" — See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil. Each monkey is made with intricate detail, feat...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Acrylic Cube Sculpture Paperweight with Clock Parts by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Cube sculpture with clock parts immersed in acrylic by Pierre Giraudon. Made in France, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Raul Varnerin Contemporary Argentine Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Abstract Wood Sculpture (signed: PETER BELSLEY, LOS ALTAS)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Asian Carved Hard Stone Exotic Fruit W/Jade Leaves Banana?
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Love the yellow green color of this fruit but I'm not sure if it is a banana or a fruit that looks like a small, skinny banana but it would be a wonderful, unusual fruit for a colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Jade
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
8.5 Inch Tall Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Tall Wine-Red and Golden-Yellow Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture.
This is a very handsome and colorful sommerso fish in very nice vintage condition.
We assume it to be Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Original OP Art white Porcelain Vases by AK Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase set of 2
Producer:
AK Kaiser, Germany
Description:
This original vintage OP Art Vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. it is mad...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
beautiful 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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Scalar Fish Miniature Bronze Figurine Bosse Style Era Mid-Century Modern Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, or just for your collection of midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Metal Fish Sculpture with Subtle Reflections, Modern and Versatile Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Metal Fish Sculpture with Subtle Reflections, 50 cm, Modern and Versatile Design
This stunning metal fish sculpture combines artistic elegance with a striking design. Featuring nua...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Pair of Blue and Green Horses
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of horse sculptures created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. each has great coloration of blue and green glazes within the stamped texture. Large horse measures 6" by 6.5" b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Patinated Bronze Parrot on Perch After Jules Moigniez
Located in New York, NY
Very large mid-century period bronze sculpture of a parrot perched on tree branch after after Jules Moigniez (1835-1894), measuring 53 by 24 by 12 inches. Apparently unsigned.
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Original Big Travertine Fish Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine fish sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
8,26 w x 1,18 D x 2,36H inches
L 21 cm x P 3 cm x cm 6 H.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
$272 Sale Price
20% Off
Georges Jouve Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve Crucifix in Black glazed earthenware
Inscribed to top 'INRI'.
Incised signature and artist's cipher to verso ‘Jouve’.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Femme Mannequin by Vitra
By Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Femme mannequin by Vitra. Known for their partnership with design greats like Charles and Ray Eames and Verner Panton, Vitra was founded by Erika and Willi Fehlbaum, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
Svend Lindhart for Bing & Grøndahl, 3 Blanc De Chine Figurines, Denmark 1948-80s
By Bing & Grøndahl, Svend Lindhart
Located in Andernach, DE
A beautifully designed set of three typical Svend Lindhart child figurines.
Beautiful Blanc De Chine for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark.
Svend Lindhart is a well acclaimed artist and know...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$133 Sale Price
39% Off
Mid-Century Toguna Sculpture in Burnt Oak on Metal Base by Dogon People, Mali
Located in New York, NY
This captivating mid-century Toguna sculpture, crafted by the Dogon people of Mali, reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of West Africa. Carved from burnt oak,...
Category
1970s Malian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Raymor Italian 1950s Bronze Brass Patina Etruscan Horse Figurine Weinberg Style
Located in Miami, FL
This is a bronze sculpture, which may have been done by Frederic Weinberg for Raymor.
It is an incredibly stylized Roman decorated horse Figurine and has a patina finish. Italian-mad...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Olive Mushroom
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade.
Incredibly beautiful grain.
Very good condition.
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Olive
Large Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Sculpture Attributed to Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A large intricate Brutalist sculpture of a standing owl, attributed to the renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The sculpture exhibits the distinctive style and a...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano
Located in Uccle, BE
Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT).
The body formed by an ostrich egg flanked by a silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration.
Eyes made of hard sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a great color, texture and intricate detail...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
11" Tall Multicolored Venetian Art Glass Angel Fish Sculpture by J.I.Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Murano-style Venetian art glass angel fish sculpture made by J.I.Co. The fish’s body features layers of multicolored glass, expertly crafted using the Sommerso technique,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$390 Sale Price
40% Off
20th Century Bilious Green Italian Murano Glass Duck by Paolo Venini & Zuccheri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bilious green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian duck made of hand blown colored Murano glass, designed, produced by Paolo Venini and Toni Zuccheri in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Sculpture, Italy, 1970
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pheasant sculpture signed Gabriella Crespi with a murano glass egg, made in Italy, in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Beautiful Lobster Sculpture Nickeled Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal lobster statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist. This particular lobster statue ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Tall Bronze Standing Sculptural Cranes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage tall bronze sculptural cranes. These standing cranes have a nice patina and can be used indoor or outdoor. One crane is slightly taller.
Measures (Taller) 56 H x 23 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Cats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of cat sculptures or figures expertly hand carved from wood with surprisingly realistic form, attitude and lush spotted bronze like finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,350 / set
Spaghetti Sculpture of Don Quixote by Roberto Nischli
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage spaghetti sculpture of Don Quixote by Roberto Nischli, circa 1990s. This handmade ceramic sculpture has a metallic painted bronze finish and a wonderful Brutalist look. The p...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Italy, 1970s
A Italian mid-century marble sculpture of grapes from the 1970s is a striking example of craftsmanship and natural beauty...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Capistrano Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Attributed to Gemma Taccogna
Located in Pasadena, CA
Capistrano Gemma Taccogna, a Mexican artist of Italian descent, left a distinctive mark in folk art with her mastery of papier-mâché for the small one, and of ceramic for the big one, which she transformed into an illusion of porcelain. Her style is immediately recognizable: faces with clean features, large, stylized eyes outlined in black, and a playful approach to form.
This vase, attributed to Taccogna, evoke Russian dolls known as Matryoshkas, due to the way the faces are painted, associated with the archetype of the mother of a large family, a symbol of motherhood and fertility.
The vase entirely made of papier-mâché, share this common aesthetic, reinforced by generous, solid shapes. Their gazes seem to observe without truly concentrating, as if absorbed in a distant thought. This lack of focus gives them a presence that is both peaceful and enigmatic, suspended between wakefulness and dream.
The relief necklaces, applied with a deliberately naïve touch, add a sculptural dimension to the whole. The matte, textured material contrasts with the porcelain-like visual effect.
This vase belongs to the movement of the Mexican craft...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Male Yipwon Figural Carved Wood Sculpture on Stone Base
Located in New York, NY
This striking Yipwon sculpture is a powerful testament to the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Alamblak people from Papua New Guinea. The figure's strong, masculine head bala...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Italian Este Blanc De Chine Glazed Ceramic Fruit Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of European elegance to your table setting with our Vintage Italian Este Blanc De Chine Glazed Ceramic Fruit Bowl. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this timeless piece combines Italian craftsmanship with American sophistication, offering a stunning centerpiece for showcasing your favorite fruits with style and grace.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Signed, Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
A very special sculpture. Blue and wine-red blown glass fish by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Marcolin.
Measures approximately 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 inches.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures, such as this one, that are known for their stunning, unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Sculpture of Mother holding a Baby in black clay by Manuel Felguérez
Located in Mexico, DF
A beautiful sculpture of a seated woman holding a child in black polished clay, with polychrome sgraffito signed by Manuel Felguérez. The woman portrays a "ponytail" and an attire pr...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Italian Ceramic Wall Sconces by Otello Rosa for San Polo, Venenzia
By San Polo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Italian ceramic figural minstrels or harlequins wall mounted sconces are made by San Polo and are designed by Otella Rosa. These brilliant enameled ceramic sculptural wall sconces ar...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original large travertine giraffe sculpture by Enzo mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
2,75 w x 1,18 D x 7,87 H inches
L 7 ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Mid-century Ceramic "Aloha" Catalina Island Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors. It dep...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$135 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Style Polished Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture
Located in Bernville, PA
Mid Century style polished Orthoceras fossil sculpture. A beautiful circular design that would be the focal point of any room. Dimensions 19 inches high by 18 inches wide and 6 inche...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Salviati Gaspari Murano Uranium UV Green Italian Art Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown vaseline yellow green with aqua green paint stroke Italian art glass sculpture on base. Documented to designer Luciano Gaspari for the Salviati co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,313 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair of signed DeMott Sailboat sculptures
By Demott
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of signed DeMott Sailboat sculptures. They rest on onyx bases and are constructed on burnished brass. They're made is the style of Curti...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Brass
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.