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
Cheeky Child Bronze Statue on Square Base by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculpture has long been revered as one of the purest means of expressing artistic thought and feeling. An art form that transforms materiality and space, capturing an ephemeral momen...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Giangurgolo Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
“Giangurgolo”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi.
“Lattimo” glass figurine with polychrome decoration.
Represents a slender character playing the accordion. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Design...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This mid-century modern era porcelain or ceramic gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of brass, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sommerso Birds on a Branch by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese 1960s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning pair of Cased Uranium Glass Birds sitting on a Branch by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese circa 1960. The beautiful Sommers glass is in the colors t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative, lovely detailed sculpture/ figurine, vintage from the 1950s, portraying a sitting nude African woman with a brass bracelet wearing a skirt. Designed and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini Uranium 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 1960s Murano glass rabbit sculpture by the renowned Venetian glassmakers Ferro & Lazzarini.
This retro Murano glass sculpture combines the kitsch style of 1960s Italy with the exceptional Venetian glassmaking skill that has made the island of Murano so famous.
The main glass used in crafting the sculpture is uranium glass, which reveals a beautiful, soft lime-green hue in natural light and becomes luminous, emitting a bright fluorescence under UV light.
The piece is further decorated with a vivid blue ribbon of Murano glass, highlighting the rabbit’s back. Hand-applied details in vibrant scarlet red glass dot the paws, nose, and eyes, creating a vibrant composition of form and colour.
Measuring 10 cm tall, 6.5 cm deep, and 16.5 cm wide, it is in excellent condition with no chips or damage.
A rare and collectible piece of Murano glass art that embodies the style of 1960s Italy with the skill and talent of the Ferro and Lazzarini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare 1980s Robert Berks Sculpture of Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award RFK Bust
By Robert Berks
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This version/size of RFK by Robert Berks is only created to be the Robert F. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Journalism since 1968. The Robert F. Kennedy human rights award is in dem...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Vintage Art Deco Style Brass Seahorse Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century seahorse sculpture or object of art crafted in cast brass in a stylized art deco form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Vintage Italian Terracotta Cheetah Glazed Bell Accessory 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite Italian terracotta cheetah bell from the 1970s is a rare and collectible treasure. Hand-painted and glazed with remarkable craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ceramic owl sculpture by Los Angeles artist Dora de Larios (1933-2018).
Born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents Dora's work has been included in many museum and gallery shows.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candleholder (cat) (Marked)
(The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting)
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse.
This gorgeous small miniature creature with big personality designed by Walter Bosse, an expert craftsman from the golden age of Vienna bronzes is a real beauty. He designed his “black/gold” series of bronze figurines to make “as many people as possible happy.”
Excellent example of a Walter Bosse brass figurine...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Italian " Foot " Handmade Plaster Sculpture 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Italian "Foot" Handmade Plaster Sculpture from the 1970s is a unique and artistic piece of decor. Crafted by skilled artisans in Italy during the 1970s, this sculpture is a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Val Bertoia ""Sounds Fine from 6 in Line" B-2702 Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Bertoia Studios B-2702 6 Rod "Sounds Fine From 6 In Line" sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Mid-20th Century Large Italian Ceramic Cat Figure
Located in Charleston, SC
Now this is a fun and funky cat. Immediately upon seeing the face, it has that Italian look, almost like a smirk. Sitting in the common perched position. Seems to be intentional craz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Carved Multi Stone Jade Bonsai Tree
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Multi Stone Carved Jade Bonsai Tree
Unmarked
18 h x 11 d x 21 long
Preowned original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture
By Emil Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
Metal Cube Mini Art Sculpture
By Bill Curry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Art Sculpture Cubes Metal
unsigned
8.75 h x 5.25 w x 5 d
Original vintage condition
Refer to images for details
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Mid Century Copper Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Abstract Mid Century Copper Sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere. Whimsical ribbon like swirls make up this decorative sculpture.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Metal
Carved Italian Wood Mandarin Duck Figurine By Sarreid Limited, Mid/Late 20th C.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and lacquered wood and brass Mandarin Duck statue or figurine by Sarreid Ltd. The Sarreid company is know for their quality and craftsmanship in areas of manufacturing su...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Andersen Design Studio Pottery Stoneware Bird
By Anderson Design of Maine
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A little cute Andersen pottery stoneware bird figurine with large black eyes. This is a pretty piece in good vintage condition. Perfect for a gift or add to a collection.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Eli Karpel Signed Limited Edition Bronze Abstract Modernist Menorah Sculpture
By Eli Karpel
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather wonderful and quite engaging Mid-Century Modern sculpture by New York born artist and sculptor Eli Karpel who was known primarily for his abstract paintings and bronzes/sculptures. This particular work also serves as a menorah/candelabra.
The sculpture is signed and numbered (22/195) by the artist.
Karpel attended UCLA were he earned a master of fine arts degree and later taught there. Much of Karpel’s art, including his sculpted menorahs, had a Jewish theme...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Bronze Female Statue
Located in Bozeman, MT
Mid Century Modern female statue in Bronze. Unknown artist. Ca 1950 - 60s France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Italian Art Glass Sword Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1960s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Genuine Murano Glass Rooster
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful vintage Murano glass chicken intricately made in several glass techniques. Breast made of aventurine speckled glass encased in lattimo, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Art Glass Sommerso Murano Swan Bird Figurine
By Flavio Poli
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Murano Art glass swan bird figurine. This bird figurine was made using the sommerso technique and features purple and blue tones. “somme...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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
Loredano Rosin Acidato Alessandrite Glass Of A Female Figure, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite piece of art captures the ethereal beauty of femininity through the unique lens of Loredano's craftsmanship. The glass figure, meticulously crafted in a rich alessandr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bag sculpture vase handcrafted leopard-print Murano glass 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Hand-designed and hand-made Murano glass of great quality and chrome-plated brass frame.
In very good condition.
This purse-shaped sculpture is an exclusive Murano glass vase made e...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso, Stained Glass
Swiss Art Deco Rabbit Porcelain Figurine by Marcel Edouard Sandoz for Langenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare white porcelain rabbit figurine, with striking red eyes, is a creation of Marcel Édouard Sandoz, designed for the Swiss porcelain manufacturer Langenthal. The figurine is m...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Solid Bronze Scorpio, circa 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative and artful solid bronze scorpio with fine wire legs and detailed face with eyes. The ends of the claws are decorated with leaf-like ornaments. Very nice patina. Probably f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Leather Elephant for Abercrombie and Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dimitri Omersa leather elephant for abercrombie and fitch.
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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
Patched Patinated Brass & Copper Giraffe Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical 1970's small giraffe sculpture by Sergio bustamante in brass patch work with copper spots.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
John W. Mills (1933-2023) ’Tackle! American Footballers' Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed patinated resin figural sculpture titled ’Tackle! American Footballers’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
This three-dimensional dynamic maquette creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only on...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by renowned and acclaimed glass maker Vittorio Costanti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Teakwood Lion Figurine by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg Denmark
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage 1960s teakwood lion toy brush figurine was designed by Gunnar Florning for Laurids Lonborg Denmark. It was created using teakwood, a high-q...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
1950s by Arnaldo Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Italian Midcentury Bronze Sculptures
Located in Brescia, IT
"Crosses and Stars"
Arnaldo & Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante
1950s
Bronze sculptures
Bibliography: "Domus, December 1958"
Measures: 46 x 46 cm / 37 x 37 cm/ 16 x 16 cm/ 10 x 1...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Máscara de Niño” Brass Head Sculpture by Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Mascara de Niño, Translation: Child's Head
Handmade polished brass sculpture based off of Oswaldo Guayasamín's "Niño" sculpture created for the artists museum in Quito, Ecuador.
Stamped with makers mark, Taller Tinta...
Category
1970s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century sculpture of a woman in ceramic by Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1950s
By Jean Derval
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century sculpture of a woman in ceramic by Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1950s
The ceramic is a bell. As you can see from the photos, the ceramic has a few pearls inside.
The sculptu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
French Waiter Figure Wire Wine Rack in the style of John Risley
Located in Pasadena, CA
The French Bartender figure sculpture captures the essence of a French bartender adorned with a dapper mustache and a classic beret. Wonderful and unique memphis-style sculptural wire wine rack shaped to look like a French waiter in the style of John Risley. Wire platter has glass plate, and hanging glassware racks below.
Crafted from intertwined black metal tubes, the sculpture is not just a piece of art, but a practical addition to your home. The tray held aloft by the bartender offers a stylish solution for organizing wine glasses. At the same time, the vertical ranks of his legs provide a storage solution for 14 wine bottles, adding both whimsy and functionality to the piece.
This fusion of ingeniosity and elegance transforms the Bartender into more than a mere sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Brass Good Luck Elephant Sculpture Figures Over 2ft Tall
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of vintage large scale brass elephant sculptures. One is larger, one is slightly smaller but they both stand over 2 feet tall! Each elephant’s trunk reaching upward, a symbol of good luck. These are beautifully crafted with detail in the modeling. The artist took care to represent the folds in the ears, creases in the skin, and spine on the backs. Elephants are revered by many, but are considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist religious. The raised trunks are said to bring prosperity and protection to those in their presence.
Smaller brass elephant 20.6lbs
13.5” Wide x 21” Deep x 25.75” High
Larger Brass elephant...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Glen Michaels Abstract Brutalist Bronze Table Top Sculpture 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Organic modern bronze sculpture by Cranbrook Academy of Art alumnus and highly regarded Michigan artist Glen Michaels circa 1970s
Highly textured and intricate composition of patina...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pulcino by Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculpture of a bird in blown glass with murrine decoration, resting on hammered copper legs. Designed in 1962 by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano (Italy).
This dark green (khaki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ceramic wall sculpture depicting a rare horses from SAN POLO VENEZIA
By Otello Rosa
Located in Renens, CH
Rare wall sculpture in polychrome enameled ceramic
representing four horses signed " SAN POLO VENEZIA "
Category
1650s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture, Signed 1979
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This abstract sculpture has a smooth black, glossy surface and an organic modernist form. The shape is fluid and curved, resembling a stylized human form or a natural element. The da...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Life-Size Italian Galgo Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Original 1960s Large MICHELIN Man Bibendum Mascot
Located in Miami, FL
Original restored Space Age white Bibendum Michelin advertising mascot, circa 1960s France.
The Michelin man is made of white plastic and shows the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
26.44 Ct Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ladies Cocktail Ring
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ring with Double Halo Diamonds.
Measurements are as follows:
Stone only measurements 18X16X9.4mm
Weight of stone 26.44 ct.
The...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles
Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Peter Bramhall Sculpture, Signed and Dated
Located in New York, NY
Peter Bramhall glass Orb sculpture signed and dated.
The clear glass orb has internal glass threads in aqua and blue tones.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Black String Iron Rigshaw by Bror Bonfils, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Graphic looking string Figurine designed and manufactured by Bror Bonfils in Denmark during the 1950s. It is made from blackened iron. The figure's clothes are made textile and his h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s.
This fantastic Mur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Somchai Verdigris Bronze Brutalist Parrot Sculpture on Marble Base 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist parrot sculpture by Hattakitkosol Somchai circa 1970s
Solid bronze parrot on perch with verdigris finish mounted to white marble base
Signed and numbered
5.5 inch width
5 ...
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Set of Murano glass objects by Carlo Nason for V.Nason&Co, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Carlo Nason designed these objects in the 1970s for V.Nason&Co, the company of his father Vincenzo Nason.
They are made of Murano glass in four striking colours. The items could be ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Zebra made in Bassano Italy in the 2000s. A very beautiful sculpture. In great condition. The perfect addition to any surf...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare ceramic rooster sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - handmade in Italy circa the 1960s.
The piece features a modernist line and a vibrant orange and green glaze. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Decorative Object Animal Sculpture Dog Murano Glass Midcentury Modern Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative object/ dog sculpture in multicolored Murano glass. Made in Italy in the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 1.785 Kg
NOTE: We offer ou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Bambi Ceramic
Located in Roma, IT
1940s Signed Animalier Walt Disney Ceramic Bambi
Rare and wonderful ceramic Bambi molded by casting and glazed in polychrome under glaze.
Designed by Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Signed and Dated 1977 Curtis Jere Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture Mid Century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Iconic Curtis Jere Mid Century Modern Brass Raindrops Wall Sculpture signed and dated 1977. This sculpture is almost 50 years old and shows amazing color variations from aging and t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mario Badioli after Picasso Black and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury amazing black and orange sommerso Murano glass vase. Mario Badioli probably designed this fantastic piece in the style of Picasso in Italy dur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
LLADRO - Vintage Bending Girl Figurine - Matte Finish - Spain - 20th Century
By Lladro
Located in Chatham, ON
LLADRO - Vintage matte finish ceramic figure - bending girl dressed in her nightgown - retired - factory stamp to the base - Spain - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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