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
Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Obelisks, 1970's
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Brass Obelisks,
Italy, 1970's
unmarked - possibly Sarreid Ltd.
"nice color, size and shape"
"nice weight but not solid"
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Figural Bronze Sculpture, 1993
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Abstract bronze figural sculpture depicting lovers. Signed and dated 1993. Artist unknown.
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Bronze Sculpture by Bengt Malmquist
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful bronze sculpture by Bengt Malmquist titled Trädet. Great patina and form with very organic nature. Would make a great addition for any collector.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork on a Wooden Cabinet, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures, pieces and collectibles in a wooden and glass vitrine.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rare sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ series in terracotta by Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Natural terracotta, unglazed and incised with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large 1970's Italian Ceramic Leopard
Located in Redding, CT
Large 1970's Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculpture. Made in Italy . She has babies to match. More photos to come. Very collectible and decorative.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Bear Figurine
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse bear figurine
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-century Modern Amber Lucite Glass Grapes, Olive Branch Stem
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-century Modern Amber Lucite Grapes, Olive Branch Stem
Offered for sale is a large mid-century modern amber acrylic Lucite and olive branch cluster of grapes. The cluster i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Driftwood, Acrylic, Lucite
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
Offered for sale is a large 1960 Mid-century Modern red-orange glazed ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl.
This can be used as a sculpture too.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Large Acrylic Table Sculpture of Five Fingers
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern acrylic / lucite table sculpture of five fingers with the middle finger extended. Signed by unknown artist.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Flamingo Sculpture by Fondica, France
By Fondica
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A refined and whimsical flamingo sculpture by Fondica France, celebrated for their imaginative and finely crafted decorative objects. This sculptural bird is rendered in warm silver ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Standing Serene Totem Still Stand No22: Crafted 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
Set of Three Large Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three 9.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark patina; they would make a great mid-cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$340 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Teak toy Vikings Kay Bojesen Denmark 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this set of Three Vikings . all original from the sixties . One slightly
bigger . All complete with there armory . Very scary . Handmade .
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Modern Steel Metal Brutalist Large 28 inch Bird Sculpture Artist Metalwork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Steel Metal Brutalist Large 28 inch Bird Sculpture. Item features stunning metalwork and quality, approximately 50 lbs. Unsigned and artist unknown. Circa Late 20th Century. M...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Art Glass Cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, absolutely stunning, pair of art glass cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The larger crane measures 12"W x 9"D x 35.5"H (the smaller one is 12"W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$4,500 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Large Organic Ceramic Floor Sculpture by Fernando Marquina Large
Located in London, GB
Large organic floor sculpture sculpted by the South American artist Fernando Marquina looks like an armoured creature from the natural world of the Jurassic period. It is characteriz...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Åberg Swedish Mid-Century Abstract Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
There are several smaller and lesser-known independent workshops across Scandinavia some producing exceptional and stunning work. Birger Åberg is one such artist or perhaps ceramic s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Carl Aubock Sculpture "Man With Stick" 4060
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Sculpture "Man With Stick" 4060. This beautifully crafted sculpture first conceived in the 1950's by Carl Aubock is a wonderful examp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Graceful Wooden Standing Totem Still Stand No24, NONO’s Escalona Collection
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 Large Hollywood Regency Brass Asian Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane or heron bird figurines is made of brass with sculptural, highly detailed bodies. The birds are sculpted in slightly different poses, offering an additional vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
American Mid century Modern Solid Mahogany Bull Sculpture Wood Carved
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid mahogany bull sculpture circa 1960's well done piece , in a mid century design lines simple elegant and unique.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage American Studio Craft Dean Santner Alligator Wood Puzzle Sculpture 1970s
By Dean Santner
Located in Troy, MI
Articulated Puzzle Pal Alligator sculpture by California
Artist and Craftsman Dean Santner circa 1970s
Six piece stack laminate puzzle formed alligator with raised eyes and leathe...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare 1980s Robert Berks Sculpture of Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award RFK Bust
By Robert Berks
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This version/size of RFK by Robert Berks is only created to be the Robert F. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Journalism since 1968. The Robert F. Kennedy human rights award is in dem...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Large Modernist Brass Toucan Sculpture by Dolbi Cashier
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage figurine of toucan features fine detailing of the wings and feathers on the body and graphic, expressive eyes. It would make a nice decorative addition to any interior...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare, Huge Lifelike Horse Made of Leather, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare, very decorative and lifelike horse made of leather. Probably from the house "Liberty's London" in England.
The proportions are wonderf...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Rosenthal Netter Brass Nude Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century Rosenthal Netter nude sculpture in brass on a black wood base made circa the 1960s.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hattakitkosol Somchai Bronze Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large bronze bird sculpture with wood base by Hattakitkosol Somchai.
Category
1980s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bitossi Ceramich...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Monique Gerber French Small Bronze Rock Form Vide Poche or Ashtray
Located in Chicago, IL
French artist Monique Gerber vintage sculptural bronze abstract rock form vide poche or ashtray. Art du bronze.
Patina is beautiful and shows its age.
These bronze objects were often...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Verdigris Bronze Greek Chariot Sculpture with Trojan Warrior
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool verdigris bronze horse and chariot sculpture with trojan warrior from Greece, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage conditione...
Category
20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Carved Rosewood Abstract Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and evocative example of mid-century abstract sculpture, this hand-carved rosewood piece dates to the 1950s and channels the organic modernism that dominated post-war visu...
Category
1960s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Princess...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Jan De Swart Abstract Sculpture in Mixed Woods California Artist
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed woods abstract sculpture of ebony, rosewood, and ash. The sculpture is based on the form of a sail boat in the abstract construct resting on a square b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Ebony, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculptures
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly collectable pair of vintage Italian ceramic leopard sculptures. They were made in Italy and date from the 1960’s.
They ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Porcelain "Bulldogs with Puppies" by Fitz and Floyd Co., American
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming pair of porcelain white seated Bulldogs holding a pair of puppies each from their mouth in a straw basket with a blue bow around their necks; mounted on a blue base. Conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Fruits and Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 10 hand carved wooden fruits with bowl. High level of craftsmanship, executed in a handful of different hardwoods.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
15 Inch Loet Vanderveen Bronze Monkey Sculpture, Signed & Numbered 425/750
Located in Warrenton, OR
15 Inch Loet Vanderveen Bronze Monkey Sculpture, Signed & Numbered 425/750
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This sleek mid-century modern sculpture measures ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Ramiz Barquet Modernist Bronze Figural Sculpture Ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Bronze sculpture of two figures seated upon a cast stone pedestal, ca. 1980s, by the internationally renowned mid century sculptor Ramiz Barquet (1920-2010) of Mexico City.
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Bronze
Still Stand No16: Handcrafted Walnut Totem, A Serene Escalona Art Piece
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
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$550 Sale Price
44% Off
Organic Harmony: Modern Wood Totem Still Stand No77 by NONO, Escalona Design
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
Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez
By Cesar
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Hand crafted bronze, brass and enamel wall hanging or mobile by Chilean artist Cesar Vasquez.
Category
1960s Chilean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France during the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$595 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Archimede Seguso Opalescent Murano Glass Female & Male Dotted Guinea Hens Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Matched pair of a female & male guinea hen bird sculptures by Archimede Seguso. They are made of opalescent glass which has been infused with delicate 24K gold powder which creates a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1970s
Color: Gray
Item Ty...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of arrows clutched in its left talon. The eagle clutches a Union shield across its breast. The Union shield has a chief with three stars and six stripes completing the design.
The eagle motif in décor and Folk Art has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons.
When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he placed a bundle of arrows in the eagle's left (sinister) talon. The official description specifies the bald eagle holding "in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows." The thirteen arrows are tightly aligned – a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois— in this case a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. William J. Loth founded Virginia Metalcrafters in 1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast Cook...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Still Stand No30: Sculptural Harmony, Tall Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Design
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 Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Musical Clowns by Vittorio Angini
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini, charming set with stunning detail, retain original silver plaque signatures a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Small Rooster Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small rooster figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, around 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Dan Murphy Aluminum Sculpture
By Dan Murphy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dan Murphy Aluminum Sculpture. Curly Twisting bands of aluminum form a sculpture that sits on a lucite base. Signature to aluminum at bottom.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly bold Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features an abstracted geometric form with a remarkable sense ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
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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