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
Rare Pair of Wood and Bronze Swan Figurines by Wildwood, Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane figurines from Wildwood Imports has detailed carved wooden bodies and sculptural bronze heads and necks.
The swans are signed on the bottoms with 2 original st...
Category
20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Purple Murano Glass Fish, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary designed, contemporary Murano glass fish from the late 20th century around 1970. A highly decorative piece in our fine Murano selection. This amazing looking, modern Mu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Carrera Marble Double Column Abstract Sculpture, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carrara marble double column abstract sculpture. Carved abstract detail and geometric forms. Columns slide onto rods on a marble base. Unknown artist. Signed B. 88.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Midcentury Solid Brass Italian Towel Holder with Horse Heads, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful bathroom fixture: a brass towel rack with horse heads on the extremities.
It is made of three solid brass pieces, the two horse heads and the rack.
It was made in I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Delicate Mid Century Murano Art Glass Figurine Sculpture Swallows on a Branch
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite mid-century Murano art glass sculpture captures the delicate beauty of two swallows perched on a vibrant green branch.
Expertly handcrafted, the birds feature transl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
1970s Organic Modern Wood Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Organic Modern Wood Sculpture
11 long x 1 d x 4 w
Original vintage, refer to listed images.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, seaweeds, lemon, starfish.
Nautical style.
Measure: 11" diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Omersa for Abercrombie Fitch Leather Kangaroo
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch leather figural kangaroo magazine stand. Made of top quality full grain leather and is in vintage condition. Pouch can be used to hold mis...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Abstract Sculpture Cat I
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic cat made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Cortendorf West German Mid-Century Pottery Seated African Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German figure of a seated African man by Cortendorf. The pottery figure sits on a rounded base with a flat back edge and portrays a seated man resting on h...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
1950s Mid Century Life Size Female Sirens Column Sculptures Statues
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish statues are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning parchmen...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fiberglass
Midcentury Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury abstract bronze sculpture.
Stunning midcentury abstract bronze sculpture. This well cast abstract bronze has great patina and is perfect for a cocktail table, console tab...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maitland-Smith Vintage Bronze and Penshell Rooster Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout rooster sculpture or figure with a cocky attitude crafted in bronze and penshell and presented on a metal base. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s
Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer.
Designed by Walter Bosse...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano
art glass aquarium with
three fish,
squid, sea cat
jellyfish...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Vintage Hand carved Wooden Mushroom
Located in Seattle, WA
Hand carved vintage wooden mushroom figurine. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.
Dimensions: 3.25*W 7.25°H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century African Woman Statue, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century ceramic African woman statue, Germany, 1950s. Measures: Height : 29cm - 11.4 in. ; Width : 14.5cm - 5.7 in. ; Depth : 14.5cm - 5.7 in. Some very slight surface traces of ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 mini sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy....
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lucite Mushroom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970's Abstract Lucite Mushroom Sculpture. Entire piece breaks down for easy and careful shipping! Free Shipping! Beautiful eye catching object!
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage Meissen porcelain blanc de chine figure of a Jester with a monkey and owl dating from the 20th century. The figure stands on a narr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Walter Bosse Donkey Brass Figurine Pen Holder, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian midcentury pen or pencil holder, displaying a donkey. A very humorous design by Walter Bosse executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass in excel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition
Behold the captivating allure of this vintage plaster bust sculpture, attributed to the renowne...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Traditional Bronze Hotei / "Happy Buddha" Wandering Monk Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A well cast mid-century traditional bronze "Happy Buddha" wandering monk sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 9"W x 6.5" D x 10" H. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Era Large Cast Plaster Seated Black Panther Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial cast plaster sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1960 in the period style. This large sculpture dep...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Blue Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique blue color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity
Located in Milano, IT
1940s, Gorgeous oriental decorative statue in bronze. Thai Deity. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
4, 33" W x 1, 96 D x 7, 87 H inches.
L...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist "Equinox" Organic Wood Sculpture signed Carol Setterlund
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your space with the ""Equinox,"" a Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Organic Abstract Open Form Wood Sculpture by Carol Setterlund, created in America circa 1980. This unique...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
White Porcelain Decorative Item "Osterfreude" by Carl Werner for Hutschenreuther
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1960s.
This item is made in white porcelain and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
Category
1960s German Vintage 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
Hand Painted Folk Art Nativity Scene Puzzle Sculpture
By Enzo Mari
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s hand painted folk art nativity scene puzzle. Well done with vibrant 1960s pop colors. Each piece is painted on both sides. Signed on the back.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unusual Biomorphic Turned Bowl by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual biomorphic bowl by Rude Osolnik, ca' 1960's. Quite large at 14"diameter and made of sassafras wood. Rude Osolnik is one of the finest wood turners in America. His work is ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cube Eyeball Sculpture Paperweights
By Venini
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of Italia glass artworks. Heavy etched glass pieces, one is signed.
Measures: LG 2.38 x 2.38 x 2.5 in.
SM 1.75 x 1.75 x 1.75 in.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks
Located in Den Haag, NL
Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks.
Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm
Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm
Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm
Brown/shell brass dia ...
Category
1940s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Jewelry Ring Holder, 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
Bronze
Oiva Toikka, Sieppo, Bird, Nuutajarvi / Iittala, 1990s
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
On offer here is a reprinted version of Sieppo with legs, manufactured in 1995 by Oiva Toikka. The early footed Sieppo was created in many color variations, bu...
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Kay Bojesen Bear Early Edition 1950 Danish Design
By Kay Bojesen
Located in The Hague, NL
Original vintage genuine Kay Bojesen wooden articulated Bear toy. Designed and produced by Kay Bojesen, Denmark.
This beautiful toy is in wonderful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Loet VanDerVeen Art Bronze ORYX Sculpture Limited Edition Bronze #419/750
Located in St. Louis, MO
Loet Vanderveen (Netherlands / American, 1921-2015) reclining Oryx, Late 20th Century Bronze sculpture Signed “Loet” to the underside Marked 419 of 750 edition size. In very nice con...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Sommerso Fish Sculpture in Vibrant Blue
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano glass Sommerso fish sculpture in vibrant blue with large red eyes.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Wild Boar Porcelain Money Box, Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage money bank. A beautiful decorative item, if you attach a hanger it will make a nice wall decoration. Made in Germany by Fluegel Porcelai...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Very Fine Carved Wood Sculpture of a Sail Boat c1960s MINT!
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Very Fine Carved Wood Sculpture of a Sail Boat c1960s MINT!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Porcelain Baby Rhino Sculpture by Lenox, Eight Inches CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Porcelain Baby Rhino Sculpture by Lenox, Eight Inches. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This incredibly realis...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Natural Driftwood Mounted Specimen Sculpture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous natural specimen of driftwood professionally turned into a modern sculpture. This is a large and very decorative piece of natural driftwood and will look great on ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Pair of Large Brass Flamingo Statues, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of large brass flamingos from the 70s era.
In very good condition with phantastic realistic details.
Dimensions:
Height 51 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Orange Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique orange color. Produced in a German glassworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone s...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Extraordinary pair of table lamps with central Mina dome in Bamboo 1950s Sputnik
Located in Palermo, Sicily
we present this pair of very rare and unique table lamps in the world, these are two totally restored lamps from the 1950s, wicker dome, lead sculptures...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Decorative Ceramic Wall Plaque with Three Figures by Les Argonautes 1960s
Located in London, GB
French vintage decorative ceramic wall plaque with three figures, by Les Argonautes, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A refreshingly naive and charming piece depicting three men in olden robes and hats. It is up to the viewer to decide who they represent. This stoneware piece is weighty and substantial and may be hung on the wall or simply allowed to lean against a vertical surface. There's no doubt it is a charming piece by a renowned pair of French ceramicists who created 'Les Argonautes' pottery studio. This piece is signed on the backside: 'Les Argonautes'. It is in good condition. Hanging string on rear. Upon request a video may be provided.
About the artists: Isabelle Ferlay (Born 1917) and Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997) set up a pottery studio together in Vallauris in the South of France which they named 'Les Argonautes'. Using the local Vallauris red...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ostrich Egg Urns on Carved Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century pair of Anthony Redmile urns crafted with an eccentric array of materials featuring amethyst stone, ostrich eggs, boar tusks and carved ebony all in a dramatic compositio...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell, Hardwood
Pair of Greenwich Village artist Rebaje Hammered Copper and Brass Cuff Links
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely crafted pair of cuff links by and signed Rebaje . Hammered copper face with brass button on backside .
Francisco Torres arrived in NY from Dominican Republic in 1922. Sleeping on couches and in basements of friends trying to make his fortune . .
Gradually transformed himself into Frank Rebajes...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Mounted Bronze Sculpture Pilot Military Helmet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century solid bronze sculpture of a US Military Helmet. We think this is an Army attack helicopter helmet. The helmet is very heavy and sits on a steel black painted stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, 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
Large Ceramic Sculpture of Woman and Child in the Style of Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in McKinney, TX
White ceramic glaze handmade one of a kind vintage ceramic sculpture of woman holding a child.
23" x 9" x 9"
Good vintage condition wi...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Weighing Machine, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Weighing Machine, circa 1920
Manufactured in Spain.
In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Metal
Dimensions:
H 27cm
W 5...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Dark Wood Art Modern Decoration Unseen Force No32 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract Dark Wood Art Modern Decoration Unseen Force No32 by Joel Escalona
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Esc...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Very Large Pair Midcentury Murano Glass Fish Sculptures Italy 1950s 1960s Venice
By Ars Murano
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Due to the nature of glassblowing, every Murano fish is individual, and we are fortunate to be able to offer a harlequin pair of Murano fish in complementary colours with spectacular...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Ermanno Nason Vintage Mid-Century Italian Murano Pink Glass Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and vintage midcentury centrepiece glass sculpture by Ermanno Nason (1928-2014) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Biomorphic Carved Stone Sculpture on Rectilinear Slate Base
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Biomorphic Carved Stone Sculpture on Rectilinear Slate Base originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Placed upon a solid rectilinear slate bas...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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.