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
Murano Glass Pulcino by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese - Pulcino (Bird).
Blue turquoise glass with murrine pattern in lemon yellow and pale brown. Two fused blue murrine as eyes and a melted blue funnel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Ceramic bird sculpture by Borge Jorgensen for Söholm, Denmark.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautiful abstract ceramic bird by Børge Jørgensen 'no 3800'. Ceramic cock figurine with a glaze by Sven A. Jensen. Manufactured by Söholm Ceramics, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$380 Sale Price
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Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright white and sky blue Italian art glass pear / apple fruit set. They are created in the style of designers Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Still Stand No32: Graceful Walnut Standing Sculpture, 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 t...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Rare 1950s Eva Zeisel Stoneware Bird Teapot Mid-Century Figural Vessel
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early design, whimsical! A bird-form teapot with winged lid, Monmouth Pottery, via Pine Stoneware or Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois....
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bird Dove Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass dove bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" series. The figurine still retains an intact original "Archimede Seguso - Murano - Made In Italy" label underneath. Nicely detailed piece, giving it great character. It has a little tail as well. Would make a great desk companion, or display it on a side table or curio cabinet. Midcentury era. Collectors item. Measures: 4 3/4" long x 2 3/8" wide x 3 1/8" tall.
Literature:
Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$563 Sale Price
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Haeger Canary Yellow Abstract Tiered Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
A stunning rare abstract Haeger bright canary yellow tiered sculpture. This piece coordinates with a catchall in the same color, listed separately, see photos. Beautiful on its own, ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$305 Sale Price
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Greg Copeland Style of Frank Stella First Edition Acrylic Sculpture Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Greg Copeland wall-mounted acrylic sculpture is very rare. According to the etched signature by the frame, it is the first of only 250 units. This piece is also signed again on ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Philippe Jean Bronze Bird Sculpture Signed and Numbered 85/300 France circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast bronze bird sculpture by Philippe Jean, French artist, designer and sculptor.
Mounted on a black wood cube base.
Signed and numbered. PhJean 8...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Original Big Travertine Hedgehog Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine hedgehog sculpture by F.lli Mannelli.
The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
3,93 w x 0,78 D x 3,93 H inches
L 10 cm x P 2 cm x c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Porcelain Figure May Night Statue of a Loving Couple, Ukraine, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Porcelain figure "May Night", a statue of a loving couple. Ukraine, the 1960s - 1970s.
This beautiful figural porcelain statue features a loving couple, a pair of young people in the...
Category
1970s Ukrainian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Post War Ceramic "Aloha" Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl w/ Lei & Grass Skirt
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 and a f...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$135 Sale Price
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Pair of Italian Murano Hand Blown Glass Roosters
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano handblown glass roosters sculptures. Having beautiful multi colors and clear glass.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Green Female Nude Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury modern centrepiece in bright, vivid green uranium 'Massello' glass sculpture of a female nude bust and torso by master glass blower E...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,164 Sale Price
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Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown orange to white and gold flecks Italian art glass horse head / knight chess piece sculpture. Attributed to Master glass artist and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,550 Sale Price
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Lull No46 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No46 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Homes
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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
Pair of Sheep Ram Stools with Fur and Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of beautiful Sheep stools . Unique and beautiful in the living room, den or Childs room
The pair are wonderfully decorative, however are used for stools, or as a pull up in a room when extra guests come by.
They are a wooden frame with Yak fur...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Fur, Canvas, Wood
$5,998 / set
Serge Mouille Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Snail or Escargot model chandelier or pendant light, designed by Serge Mouille in the 1950s, this example is an authorized re-edition made by Gueridon, circa 21st Century....
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury French Glazed Ceramic Black Cat
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming seated glazed ceramic black cat with yellow glass eyes and gilt bow around neck. What I find most appealing about this feline is the rather se...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Shoehorn Shows a Mouse by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Shoehorn shows a mouse by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Porcelain Rhino Sculpture by Lenox, Eight Inches
Located in Warrenton, OR
Porcelain Rhino Sculpture by Lenox, Eight Inches.
This incredibly realistic Asian rhino figurine measures approximately 8 x 5.25 x 2.5 inches. We assume it to be porcelain since it ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Crystal Coral Sculpture, René Roubicek, Czech Republic, c. 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary sculpture attributed to the renowned Czech artist René Roubicek, masterfully crafted in clear crystal. Inspired by the delicate organic structures of marine corals, thi...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$1,332 Sale Price
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Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem——
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$10,941 Sale Price / item
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Iconic Orgreen Titanium Frame Sunglasses, Vintage Eyewear Made in Italy
By Orgreen Optics
Located in Buffalo, NY
lconic Orgreen titanium frame sunglasses. Vintage new old stock eyewear, handmade in Italy, early 1990s vintage featuring blue anodized titanium frame,...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Titanium
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells.
Nautical style.
Measure: 9.3" diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mid-Century Brass Bird Sculpture
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century heavy and solid brass bird sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Abstract Brutalist Mixed Metal Wire Tree Sculpture 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Fantastic large scale brutalist sculpture by anonymous artist circa 1960s
Drip case metal and copper wire tree with figure on a swing
Mounted to wood base / Unsigned
Additional Inf...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Michael Andersen & Son Boy on Donkey Ceramic Figurine in Persia Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare Michael Anderssen ceramic figurine executed with Persia glaze. It depicts a boy on a donkey and is probably an Allegory of either laciness, stubbornness, being horny etc. It is ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$237 Sale Price
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Vintage Bronze Sculpture by Gordon Hammond Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage table top sculpture crafted in solid bronze affixed to a black lucite base. Body of sculpture features three overlapping, semi-circular bronze sections with a texturized and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano smokey glass sculpture Squirrel V. Nasson Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A beautiful piece of animal murano glass art.
This Vincenzo Nason glass squirrel is done in a smoke grey glass and is in excellent condition. This adorable animal will be a definite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Valenti Leather Elephant Sculpture Spain
By Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Valenti Leather Elephant Sculpture Spain
stamped by maker
in the style of Abercrombie and Fitch and Dimitri Omersa
5.75 h x 8.5 long x 2.5 d
Original vintage unrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Taupe-Gray Owl Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed on Back
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Taupe-Gray Owl Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed on Back
This is a very handsome sculpture with strong lines.
It is signed on the back, and has a plate with sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Eleven Inch Blown Glass Toucan by Färe-Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Blown Glass Toucan by Färe-Marcolin
This beautiful toucan sculpture measures apx 11 inches high!
It is in good vintage condition overall, showing just a little wear and a small, clean chip off the tip of the beak, shown in the last photo though it is hard to photograph and hard to see in photos.
"Färe-Marcolin" is what the FM stands for in FM Konstglas.
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, which are known for their unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. They started their own glass sculpture company in the 60s, FM Konstglas. 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
Crystal
Set. of Palm Tree Form Sculpture Garnitures with Figural Trumpet Players
Located in Nashville, TN
An unusual set of sculptural palm trees with young figural trumpet players on faux rock bases on giltwood plinths .the players in elaborate Turkish orientalist costumes . Both drille...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Cinese' 15.5" XXL Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of production linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kinetic Mobile Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This elegant suspension piece by Arnaud Bazille, known as BAZ, blends minimalist design with sculptural expression. Mobile lunaire features a delicate arrangement of rods and tension...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$8,267
Whimsical Brass & Wood Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and beautiful welded brass sculpture of a butterflies flying sitting on solid wood base unsigned circa 1970s well-done piece .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Maria Puzzle Sculpture in its Original Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine boxed, modernist Mini Maria puzzle sculpture by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal.
In nickel-plated bronze.
Together with its original box, wrapping paper, styrofoam, paperwork and docu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood Nude Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood Nude Female Torso Sculpture on Walnut Pedestal Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 9" W x 7" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Norma B. Flanagan Carved Gray-Black Stone Abstract Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very finely crafted Abstract Stone Sculpture by Multidisciplinary Artist Norma Flanagan. Ms. Flanagan was a prolific artist in many mediums including painting, ceramic and stone a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Unique Welded Bronze Sculpture Rare Figurative Form Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze sculpture circa 1960s by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded and patinated bronze sculpture is ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Leather Boxer Dog, Germany, 1960s
By Deru
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful handmade leather boxer dog figurine, preserving its beautiful original patina from the 1960s. Upon further investigation, we discovered that this type of animal was manufac...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
$571 Sale Price
20% Off
Femminile Torso Sculpture
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Sculpture in classical style, probably referring to an ancient Greek model from the 4th century.
Professional academic sculpture, made entirely by hand by professional craftsmen.
A...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc
By André Bloc
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc.
Could this be an Andre Bloc piece? Whether it is or isn't, we really love its minimalist, mid-century modern style!
This MCM fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
$196 Sale Price
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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
Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird Relief by Gerd Hiort Petersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Blue and white Soholm bird relief designed by Gerd Hiort Petersen, circa 1960-1970. This beautiful ceramic sculptural relief is captivating and whi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Curtis Jeré Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Signed Sailing Boat
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Weesp, NL
A Rare Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece – Curtis Jeré’s 1976 Brass Sailboat Sculpture.
Elevate your collection with this exceptional 1976 mid-century modern brass wire sculpture by C...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Exquisite Pair of Decorative Angel Head Busts, Mixed Media, 1930s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Embrace timeless elegance with this stunning pair of angel heads, originating from a majestic Liberty villa of the 1930s. Crafted with meticulous detail and employing a captivating b...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin giraffe sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline detail encased in clear resin with yellow ombre at the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
$384 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Giraffe Family Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This whimsical yet elegant Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture captures the beauty of a giraffe family in a stunning glazed finish with warm, earthy tones and delicate speckled det...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Located in Hanover, MA
1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008.
Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Bronzed Sculpture of ‘Rolling Horse'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A sculpture titled the ‘Rolling Horse’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, signed twice to the tail.
Representing Mill's equestrian art collection, this bronzed resin ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1964 Alfredo Barbini Round Cone Blown Art Glass Obelisk Italy Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Clear Alfredo Barbini blown Murano Art Glass rounded Sculpture, Obelisk or decorative Object.
Made in Italy, circa 1964.
Partial transparent Foil Label at the Top of the Cone, BARBI...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Italian Male Torso In Composite
Located in London, GB
An Italian Mid-Century Roman style male torso in composite on base and wooden Roman style column, size of the column 110cm. tall and 20cm. in diameter, bust are 92cm. tall, 30cm. wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Mid-century Acrylic Wall Hanging Lenscope by Karl Gerstner Swiss, 1960s mobile
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Mid-century Acrylic Wall Hanging, titled "Lenscope" by Karl Gerstner Swiss, 1960s designed by Karl Gerstner for Deposito Galleria. Solid acrylic square with circular detail to the ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
20th Century Brutalist Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Astoul in La Borne
By Eric Astoul
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eric Astoul
20th century Brutalist stoneware ceramic vase by the French artist.
Realized in 1990, signed at the base.
Originals browns and blacks wood kiln colors effects.
...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lull No88 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalon
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No88 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture on Black Enamel Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern abstract sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It offers an amorphic form with two circular perforations incised into its bod...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Fleshpot - Morris Rushton England, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Fleshpot - Morris Rushton England, 1970.
Fleshpot's are highly collectible and a award winning casserole set in white ceramic by Morris Rushton Englan...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.