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
Aldo Londi Rimini Petrol Blue Ceramic Horse by Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Aldo Londi, Bitossi petroleum blue and green pottery horse.
Beautiful color and glaze.
Circa late 1960.
Fully marked, numbered on the bottom.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Monica Backstrom art glass Kaleidoscope Kosta Boda
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 31cm H
Condition: Mint
Material: Glass, wood
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Luxury Decor Lull No17 – Handcrafted Wooden Art Piece by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Luxury Decor Lull No17 – Handcrafted Wooden Art Piece by NONO
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and solid,...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Toso Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Gold Pair of Murano Glass Vases Signed, 1987
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1987 by Toso Murano, these vases are classic but rather elegant. They will give a touch of class to your room.
Tobacco color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration and inter...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century Sculptural Modern Handmade Led Chandelier in Brass and Lost Wax
Located in Miami, FL
21st century sculptural large modern spiralling chandelier in brass
Pendant lamp
Handmade
It created with lost wax technique reproducing w...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$8,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition, Retains original seat and back padded cushion fabric,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
Substantial Pair of Mid-Century Llamas by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and substantial pair of mid-century stoneware or plaster llamas by Jaru, circa 1979. Mother and baby llama have been beautifully sculpted with deep striking texture and g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist silvered horse knife rests-set of twelve,
20th Century
(NY9205/IRR)
The twelve cast solid silvered plate horses are depicted in full gallop...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of iconic C2 Design bookends. The pair combine a combination pop Nose and Ear. The resin has a stone look and are very popular. The pai...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Abstract Free-Form Sculpture of Olive Wood from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Mid-Century Modern art sculpture or centerpiece artwork of carved and polished olive wood from France, featuring an elegant free-form abstract design in the round.
H 18.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Olive
Tall Abstract Modernist Aluminium Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist TOTEM mask abstract aluminum sculpture standing 4 feet tall. Artist unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$1,800 Sale Price
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Handcrafted Art Sculpture Lull No2 for Modern Interiors by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handcrafted Art Sculpture Lull No2 for Modern Interiors by NONO
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and soli...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Three Table Top Sculptures by Gherardo Frassa. Titled "Three Works". Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of three artworks by Gherardo Frassa in red, green, black and white. All are signed as in the photos and all are in excellent condition. Ready to ship.
Manufacturer's deca...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Guido Gambone Green Snake Vase, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vessel, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guido Gambone green snake vase, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern ceramic vessel, Italy. Guido Gambone (Italian, 1909 - 1969) Green and white snake design ceramic vase. Signed (Signature and donkey) on bottom. Stunning piece with gorgeous, rare green glaze and elegant lines that are elegantly accentuated by the snake that curls around the waist and body of the vessel. Museum-worth masterpiece by one of the most influential ceramicists of the 20th century.
Dimensions: 12" H; Provenance: Collection of John 'Parker' Prindle, Jr., Boston, MA.
Gambone's unique style is a combination of ancestral ceramic techniques and Etruscan or abstract decorations composed of primary and secondary colors. Ne fused traditional ceramic methods with amorphous forms that echoed equally the art of the past and of his modern day. His dynamic objects, in which he often experimented with glazes and patterns, garnered great popularity and today are treasured holdings in important private and museums collections around the globe.
The year 1950 also marked the showcase of one of Gambone’s collaborative works at a group exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, and the following year Gambone enjoyed his first solo showing at the Galleria Il Milione in Milan. By the end of the decade, Gambone had achieved international acclaim for his pieces. He upheld his dedication to his work until 1967, when the La Tirrena...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$6,720 Sale Price
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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
Biomorphic Grace: Carved Oak Totem Still Stand No51 by NONO, Escalona Art
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 to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery "UFO" Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1968
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object, UFO Vase
Designer and producer:
Gerhard Liebenthron
Information:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925 †2005
Decade:
19...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Murano Glass Hand Blown Penguin Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a penguin in blue and yellow colored glass figurine with gold murine.
Handcrafted bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Regency Monumental Glazed Ceramic Pear
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold and whimsical statement with this monumental vintage glazed ceramic pear, a quintessential piece reflecting the playful grandeur of Hollywood Regency design. Its striking...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Face or Bust Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed ceramic sculpture of a face, rendered as a collection of bodies. A unique and philosophical piece for any room. Sits on a base of 3-tier ped...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Aluminum Whale Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Aluminum Whale Sculpture / Paperweight. A really cool MCM aluminum sculpture / paperweight, circa 1960s. The whale is in good vintage condition and measures 12"W x 5"D x 3"H. #...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Italian Modernist Green Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Striking Murano fish glass glass sculpture, circa 1950s. Piece measures 5.25" high by 6" wide by 1.5" deep. Unsigned and in very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Carved Wood Elephant from the Dr. Livingstone Collection
Located in Medina, OH
Unique hand carved Elephant sculpture by Dr. Livingstone Collection. It is in great condition and includes the tag of the collection name. This perfect to add to your home library...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$108 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Bronze Dish by Italian Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Galeria
Located in Chicago, IL
A bronze sculpture / dish by Italian artist Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante Galleria, Milan, Italy, circa 1958.
In the late 1950s the gallery was producing small series of decorative o...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Black Panther Table Lamps with Grey Lava Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic black panther lamps are unsigned, but were predominately made in the United States by various pottery compan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Fiberglass
1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador Bullfighter Gilded Beautiful
Located in Monrovia, CA
Stunning 1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador The Bullfighter Gilded Beautifully In Full Apparel To
The Matador's Montera / Hat To His Waist Jacket With Decorative Sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor
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This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Pino Signoretto Murano Art Glass Nude Sculpture Signed by the Artist
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Pino Signoretto Murano Art Glass Nude Sculpture Signed by the Artist As shown. Very complicated nude sculpted into a circle applied to a black glass base.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Sculpture of a Sitting Woman by Jitka Forejtová. 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Ceramic
Original Condition
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 21
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 21 by Joel Escalona
This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a tow...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Angelo Brotto Sculptural Wall Light for Esperia, Italy, 1970
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful sculptural wall lamp designed by Angelo Brotto, manufactured by Esperia in Italy circa 1970.
This impressive piece is made of high quality, partially brushed stainless steel, which creates a frame-like effect within the material. The designer's signature is carved in the steel plate. It has a beautiful brass with glass artwork attached to the plate, with very nice use op depth. This artwork is made of high quality brass in a nice golden color. The light bulb is behind a glass circle shape with purple lines going through it, beautifully diffusing the light. It has exceptional brass details, which is very rare for a Brotto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Hand Carved Alabaster Horse Centrepiece Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece in the shape of a horse in hand carved alabaster. Made in Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Still Stand No56: Abstract Wooden Grace by NONO, Modern Escalona Sculpture
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 to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 2 Ceramic Studio Pottery "BLUE" Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron Germany 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object set of 2
Designer and producer:
Gerhard Liebenthron
Information:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925-2005
Decade:
1980s
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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
Monkey Ceramic Box Sculpture by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
White ceramic box animal sculpture in the shape of a monkey by Vivai del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original label is still attached on ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. Highly ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Vintage Wall Art Forged Iron Snake Sculpture
By John Risley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Decor Wall Art Forged Iron Snake Sculpture
17.5 h x 18.75 w x .25
Original vintage condition unrestored
Refer to images provided.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Erwine & Estelle Laverne Tall Planter in Aluminum, 1960s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Tall planter in aluminum by Erwin and Estelle Laverne, American, 1960s (signed "LAVERNE" on bottom). These sculptural planters are rare.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Black Donkey Caddy after Manuel Felguerez Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s after Manuel Felguerez Handmade Black Donkey Caddy Mexico
Painted metal with two rings
Ideal napkin holder kitchen caddy miscellaneous storage.
Un...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Double Play, " Sculpture Capturing Dramatic Baseball Play with Male Nude, 1953
By Joe Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant piece of sculpture capturing one of the most dramatic moments in American baseball, this 1953 bronze by Joe Brown shows a baseball player touching second base with his right foot and readying to throw the ball to first base for the second out with his right arm. The figure is cantilvered over the wood base, and the placement of his arms and legs is dancelike in its grace and strength. Brown has captured the tension of his torso and limbs and the beautiful musculature of the man's back, reminding the viewer that he learned from the master of American athletic sculpture...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Piece Lot Mid Century Enamel Dishes by Karl Drerup
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
Nice lot of 2 enamel bowls by noted mid century enamel artist Karl Drerup. Both bowls are in good, original estate condition, the rooster bowl shows an in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Walter Bosse Shoehorn, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Shoehorn, circa 1950s
polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
John Spielman (British, born 1944) large abstract carved wood sculpture c. 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Spielman (British, born 1944) A large mid century modern freeform abstract carved wood sculpture circa 1970. Signed on underside J. Sp.
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Terracotta sculpture signed.
Measures: Height 24 cm.
Width 23 cm.
Depth 12 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$1,434
MCM Biplane Wire Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A well done handmade MCM biplane wire sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 18"W x 14"D x 10"H. Nicel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
Female Torso, Nude, Glass, Pat de verre, signed Legendre, Daum Nancy, France
By Daum
Located in Wien, AT
A rare woman's torso, called Eurydice, in white pat de verre, beautifully designed according to nature, by Maurice Legendre, from the well-known manufacturer Daum Nancy, France.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Alabaster Sculptural Horse Head Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Italian Alabaster Sculptural Horse Head Bookends. Vibrant turquoise blue horse head figure sit atop a square white alabaster plinth base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Each element with figure symbolizes Heave...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tranquil Oak Standing Sculpture Still Stand No12: Artistry by Joel Escalona
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 to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Vintage American Midcentury Iron Rabbit Candle Holders with Green Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of American iron candle holders from the mid 20th century, with rabbit sculptures and green patina. Made in the USA during the Midcentury period, each of this pair of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro sculpture No. 2
Signed Mario Dal Fabbro
1990
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913.
He trained in his family'...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Curtis Jere Bird in Nest Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsy and artistic flair to your decor with this vintage boho Curtis Jere 'Bird in Nest' tree sculpture. Crafted from metal with intricate detailing, this iconic piec...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Elephant Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Add a touch of timeless Italian design to your space with this exquisite travertine elephant sculpture by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli. Handcrafted from natural travertine stone, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Modernist Cast Aluminum Spring Ride On Playground Animals / Sculptures Paris Co
Located in Buffalo, NY
aluminum animal sculptures were originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks.Stamped PARIS.. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana histo...
Category
1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Frank Coronado Mid-Century Modern Picasso Style Cubist Wood Figurines
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of five mid-century modern wood carved figurines by Dominican artist Frank Coronado. Each figure is hand painted in brilliant white, red, ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dominican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Abstract Hand-Carved Fish / Whale Sculpture in Solid Teak, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a truly one of a kind hand-carved sculpture resembling a fish or a whale. Ideal for the fisherman or fisherwoman in your life this thought-provoking piece is hand carved...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Three White Coral Specimens on Lucite, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three dramatic branch coral specimens each with its bleached white color and sea inspired form and texture, presented on Lucite bases to enhance ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Coral
Donald Drumm Aluminum Sculpture Jewelry Stand
By Donald Drumm
Located in San Diego, CA
Organic aluminum sculptural jewelry stand by American artist, Donald Drumm.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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.
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Antique Horse Bridle
Arabian Gold
Church Angels
Dog With Glass Eyes
English Porcelain Figurines
Entryway Sculpture
Foo Dog Statue
Gordon Gu
Head Of Christ
Italian Hand Painted Terra Cotta
L Moreau
Large Foo Dogs
Marble Sphere Black
Piggy Banks Antique
Shanghai Vintage
Small Brass Animals