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
Donà Furnace Mid-Century Modern Amber Molato Three Murano Glass Vases, 1998s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Alberto Donà does simple things, but to great effect. And simple, by the way, is a big word.
The work they do in the furnance here in Murano is certainly not easy.
The Katia vase...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
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
24% Off
Teal Scavo Glass Bird by Gino Cenedese, Italy. Signed and Labeled
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This is a Murano hot-modeled glass made by the glass master Gino Cenedese, signed and with its original Cenedese label.
This type of glass was made by him and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Anthony Redmile Sawfish Decorative Objects Mounted on Brass Bases, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of signed Anthony Redmile English sawfish decorative objects from circa 1970 mounted on brass bases. This exquisite pair of decorative objects, created by Anthony Redmile in c...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
American Modern Wall Sculpture, Curtis Jere
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture,having long vertical and short horizontal metal wire with intersperced small attached shaped copper squares CURTIS JERE)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Miniature Fish Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic midcentury 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
Bronze, Brass
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
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
Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
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
50% Off
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
$295 Sale Price
21% Off
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 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
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
Children Statues Figurines by Cortendorf Vintage German, 1960s
By Cortendorf
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A collection of 1960s Children figurines made by Cortendorf, Germany. A nice addition to any room. Made of Ceramic. Marked with manufactory label. Ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Rhino Sculpture in Carved Wood 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a wonderful rhino sculpture in solid carved wood, Europe, 1950s.
Very well made, this rhino sculpture features nice wood grain and colors - great shape and proportions.
Gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
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
Large Sculpture of American Indian Face
Located in Praha, CZ
- The bust in in good condition
- Wonderful details on face.
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Mid Century Stoneware Bear Sculpture by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware animal figurine of a bear by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden.
This sculpture was made by the founder of Tilgmans Pottery - Harry Tilgman.. His initials HT are carved in the f...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Fish Statue Murano Vetro Artistico Veneziano Italy vintage Art Glass, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous handblown Murano art glass fish statue. A beautiful decorative item in clear glass with gold inside and blue strips. Made in Murano, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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
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
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
40% Off
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
Pair of Airbrushed Ceramic Ducks Decorative Objects by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1950s.
Made in airbrushed ceramic.
They are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in excellent original condition and ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage 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 Abstract Brutalist Metal Art Flower Sculpture, After Curtis Jere
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid century brutalist style mixed metal flower sculpture, after Curtis Jere. Unsigned. Patinated metals mounted on a black lacquered wood block....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Resting Bull Table Sculpture Signed Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1970s. Unknown artist, procured from a Washington DC Area estate. A resting Bull sculpture stylized with hole through the head. The Bull is a symbol of prosperity, diligence ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Fratelli Toso Italian Venetian Murano Millefiori Owl Figurine, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian murano glass Item, made in Italy, circa 1950s. Amber colored, with white, blue, green, yellow and orange glass. No chips, c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ercole Barovier (attributed) Murano Glass Tortoise Figurine Italy, circa 1930s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Fascinating, almost antique, piece of Venetian Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier, circa 1930s/1940s. This rather unusual looking turtle or tortoise sculpture, similar to the...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,650 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Majolica Fish Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife oysters platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of seaweeds, starfish , oysters , mussel
Nautical style.
8.3 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Headboard with Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Frigerio, Italy, 1968
Located in London, GB
Headboard with large Brutalist bronze sculpture, model "Aurora" by Frigerio, Italy, 1968.
The headboard comprises a large Brutalist sand-cast sculpture, overlaid on an arc of textured lacquered metal, which has a deep gold finish.
The piece is in very nice vintage condition. We have left the sculpture unpolished and it has a developed an aged patina, ranging from brown to gold. There are minor losses to the finish of the headboard frame, both the arc and the cross-bars. The sculpture is bolted to the bed frame; it appears it could be unbolted and used separately, though we have not tried to do so.
Approximate dimensions:
Sculpture W 173 cm x H 49 cm
Headboard W 185 cm x H 108 cm
Please be aware this listing is for the headboard only. The remaining three sections of the bed surround...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$5,287 Sale Price
30% Off
Black Faun Wall Decorative Ceramic Mask circa 1950 French Midcentury
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Wall ceramic mask, circa 1950
French midcentury ceramic mask with elegant black ceramic glaze color.
Original perfect conditions
Measures: Height 24 cm, large 22 cm, depth 7...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
$8,261
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
Vintage Abstract Teak Sculpture of Woman in Yoga Pose, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tactile and organically hand-carved/tooled figurine of a kneeling woman/woman in yoga pose. It's made from stained/oiled teak. Possibly an African import piece but vintage circa 1960...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
wonderful and rare de poli dove sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful and rare de poli dove sculpture. amazing enamel work.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Geometric constructivist Sculpture Crafted from Wood by Jan Hoog, 1981
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This solid wood sculpture, commissioned by the city of The Hague, evokes architecture with its stacked geometric blocks reminiscent of a model for an apartment building. Created in t...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.
Located in Palermo, IT
Add a touch of exquisite Italian elegance to your home with this stunning Murano glass shell, attributed to celebrated master glassmaker Archimede Seguso. Recently purchased in an on...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Charming Italian Ceramic Toad On A Tile c1960s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Italian ceramic toad sitting on a tile
Four inch square tile with a superbly tactile blue toad atop
Understood to have been privately commission...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Italy, circa 1970s
A unique 1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale, from Italy and beautifully crafted during the 1970s. This unique piece showcases an elongated and realistic form meticulously woven from wicker and reed, resulting in a striking and lifelike representation of a whale.
Measuring 36 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and standing at 11 inches in height, this sculpture exudes a sense of grace and artistry. The attention to detail in the wicker work captures the essence of a majestic whale, making it a distinctive and eye-catching addition to any space.
This vintage sculpture not only embodies the craftsmanship of its era but also adds a touch of coastal charm to your decor. Whether displayed on a shelf, table, or as a focal point in a room, this 'Nantucket' White Wicker Whale...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Vintage 1960s California Studio Painted Metal Kinetic Mobile Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio hand made 50's / 60's painted metal kinetic mobile sculpture, creator unknown. Mobile measures 34" by 7" by 5.5" and is in good vintage condition showing signs of ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Fat Lava Ceramic "Ankara" Vase by Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1960s
This original vintage...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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
$247 Sale Price
20% Off
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
10.5 Inch MCM Brass Antelope Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style
Located in Warrenton, OR
10.5 Inch MCM Brass Antelope Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style
Here is another stunningly handsome mid-century modern animal sculpture.
Approximate measurements: 10.5 x 9 x 2.25 inche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
$180 Sale Price
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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.