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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 Blanc de Chine Bird or Parrot Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of French blanc de chine porcelain life size parrots or cockatoos casually perched on grapevines.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain

Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli Travertine Ashtrays and Penholders, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Totally hand-carved travertine desk accessories consisting of a pen-holder and an ashtray designed by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, made in Italy in the 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Travertine

Swedish Mid-Century Ceramic Mask - Blue Glazed Face Sculpture, ca 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking mid-century Swedish ceramic mask featuring a masterful blue glaze with rustic brown undertones. This sculptural face/bust artwork showcases sophisticated glazing techniques,...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Earthenware

Mid Century Brutalist Torch Cut Brass and Copper Owl Sculpture, 1970s Green Eyes
Located in Peoria, AZ
Adorable! Mid Cnetury Modern Brutalist Torch Cut Metal Owl Green Eyes Here is a marvelous 1970s brutalist, torch cut owl with a very appealing look! These owls were made popular...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

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...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Aluminum, Steel

Rare Midcentury Ceramic Wall Sculpture Lovers, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice colored.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Toy Soldier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Toy Soldier This figurine measures: 5.5 wide x 5.75 deep x 16.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much d...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Walter Bosse (attr.) Cats Figurines for Hertha Baller Austria - 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Measures : 12cm x3.5cm H:15.5cm Materials : Brass Blackened Walter Bosse (attr.) Cat Figurines for Hertha Baller Austria - 1950s Wear consistent with age and use : in very good con...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-century "Aloha" Hula GirlCeramic Figurine w/ Ukulele and Red Flowers
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

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,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Naugahyde, Plywood

Brass and Lucite Table Top Abstract Sculpture, Signed & Dated, Dan Murphy, 1979
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ribbon tabletop sculpture by artist Dan Murphy. Brass freeform design on acrylic base.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Dominican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint

Abstract Wooden Serenity Still Stand No47 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...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Hardwood

set of 2 green Marble BOOKEND Elements Fratelli Mannelli Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 Bookends Designer: in style of Fratelli Manelli. Decade: 1980s These original vintage bookend objects were designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s. the...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble

1960s Shigemichi Aomine Japanese Midcentury Teak Trays Serving Sushi Platters
By Aomine Shigemichi 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Shigemichi Aomine for the National Crafts Council (NCC.) Pair of sculptural serving trays. Large L 22 in Small L 9 x W 6.75 x H 3/8 in      
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Teak

Vintage teak sculpture, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage solid teak sculpture. Minimalist head shaped sculpture. 1970s - Bali The sculpture is signed and numbered Dimensions: Height: 46cm Width: 14cm Depth: 30cm Ref.: 749690
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1970s Balinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-20th Cent Modern abstract sculpture of a brass form on a cube form onyx base. (signed)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Onyx, Brass

Italian Mid Century Modern Wall Mounted Wooden Sculpture, Geometric Accent Piece
By Luigi Magnani
Located in Milano, IT
Music historian, art critic and collector, and one of the most eminent men of culture in his days: Luigi Magnani Rocca has been a key feature in Italian modern history, and amassed a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Rare Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base by Curtis Jere 1970
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Signed Curtis Jere Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base Three stemmed wire sprays with lower brass leaves and a perched bird in solid bronze Mounted to quartz...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Quartz, Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Abstract organic wooden sculpture by B. van Beek, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large abstract organic wooden sculpture by B. van Beek (1946), The Netherlands 1970s. Made from light tropical wood with a beautiful linear grain and a soft and smooth surface, finis...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Stoneware Fish Sculpture by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware fish sculpture with amazing glaze, on a wooden base. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane in his own studio in Lidköping, Sweden, 1970s. Excellent condition. S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Stoneware, Wood

Large Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware 'Pagoda Pot' by Alan Ashpool England 70s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Dorset potter Alan Ashpool, with a flared bowl to the top, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, culminating in a bell shaped base. Predominantly in an ecru colourway, followed by a dark grey glaze, then a turquoise/blue glaze, culminating in a stunning bronze manganese glaze. There are also beautiful blue flecks in the ecru finish, which were created in the firing process. A wonderfully impressive and tactile piece measuring 40cm in height, in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base alongside the original address label. Dorset based potter Alan Ashpool, studied pottery under Heber Matthews (1905-1959), a foremost student of William Staite Murray and teacher of Hans Coper. During the 1960s Ashpool’s pots were sold in leading design stores such as Heal’s, alongside those of Dame Lucie Rie...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Pottery, Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Oak Sailing Ship 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sailing ship from hammered brass and oakwood designed and executed in Vienna 1950 in the style of Franz Hagenauer. This amazing sailing ship with a stained...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Set of Three Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic wooden spools of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pink Coral Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting rare pink coral specimen with its ocean inspired form and captivating color created by mother nature and presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Pink Coral

Abstract Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Get drawn into the incredible shape of this Abstract Sculpture that will bring a mid-century vibe to your favorite room! Base is in pure black Polypropylene
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Plastic

Sergio Bustamante Large and Rare Limited Edition Hand Signed Paper-Mache Fox
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sergio Bustamante large limited edition hand signed paper-mache of a full size fox. Sergio Bustamente, born 1949, initially working with paper mache before expanding into other medi...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Paper

Paul Cleempoel abstract oak sculpture Belgium 1975
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This abstract-shaped solid oak wooden hand carved sculpture by Paul Cleempoel, crafted in his own atelier in Belgium in 1975, stands as a powerful testament to his fascination with A...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Oak

Kaija Aarikka “Passi” Aries Sculpture, Finland, 1973
Located in Weesp, NL
Kaija Aarikka “Passi” Aries Sculpture, Finland, 1973 A rare and charming wooden Aries sculpture, designed in 1973 by Kaija Aarikka and hand-crafted in Finland from warm-toned grenen...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Wall-hung relief sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wall-hung relief sculpture ‘Blue Fish’ in blue-glazed faience manufactured by Royal Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Modernist Sculpture Bronze Fish Marble 39/500
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Sculpture Two Bronze Fish Marble Block Base Mexico City Ideal as a Letter Holder in the style of Curtis Jere Signed and edition stamped 39/500 unable to read. 12 h x ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Solid Bronze Female Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the female form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw. Dimensions 2.5" width x 1.25" depth x 4.25" height...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Pre-Columbian Brass Mask Sculpture by Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Máscara Precolombiana Translation: Pre Columbian Mask Handmade polished brass sculpture adorned with gemstone turquoise encrusted eyes & hanging earrings. Stamped with makers mark, Taller Tinta...
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1970s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Sculpture, Red, Cream, Geometric, Lacquered Goatskin, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Tura geometric sculpture, lacquered goatskin, red, cream, signed. Small to medium scale two-piece wood table sculpture covered in lacquered goatskin ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Goatskin

Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Vaso In Vetro Di Murano Verde E Foglia Oro 24kt
Located in Murano, Venezia
Kanne Drite Collection – Blue Murano Glass Vases The Kanne are colored Murano glass cylinders which, fused on the vase, form this wonderful work. Drite is said when the kanne are pos...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture in the Hivo Van Teal's Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture in the Hivo Van Teal's Style. Circa 1970s Features five three-dimensional curved elements with sharp edges rising from a asymmetr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Hallmarked Ceramic Italian Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and rare vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic is of a woman. We have called it the lady in the car or house. The glazed green has incised textural raised desig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decorated by Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decoration by Los Castillo in great vintage condition and with fantastic patina. This is an exquisite a...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Precious Stone

78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base Mint!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Modern Carved Tranquility Totem Still Stand No46, Joel 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...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Hardwood

Enamel Sculpture / Painting by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare enamel sculpture / painting. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. In 1949, Stig painted his first enamel painting o...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Enamel, Steel

Michael Cutler Hanging Kinetic Aluminium Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Michael Cutler designed steel rod circle holding rotating three-piece mobile sculpture . Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Aluminum

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze after Fernando Botero, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, 20th century. Sculpture after Fernando Botero in patinated bronze, marble base, 20th centur...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"Noodle" the Dachshund Dog Letter and Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter and Bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Abraham Palatnik Acrylic Rooster Figurine
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Elevate your art collection with this rare and iconic large Lucite rooster sculpture by celebrated Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. Created in the 1970s, this striking piece is a t...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Acrylic

Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Malachite, Silver Plate

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2023. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

Art Deco 1930's American Folk Art Wooden Bulldog Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1930's American Folk Art Wooden Bulldog Sculpture. This is a wonderful Primitive Folk Art bull bog. A close look at the simplicity of design and constru...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Black Lacquer Sculptural Wood Mid-Century Modern Fine Art Sculpture Square Base
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern organic shaped wood sculpture in lacquered black finish. The fine art sculpture is made out of one piece of wood. Mounted ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Olger Villegas Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Child
By Olger Villegas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Green patinated bronze of a mother and child mounted on a wood plinth base. Signed on verso as shown. Condition: Light loss and dents to wood.  
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20th Century Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Bookends by Luciano Gaspari – Striking Pair
Located in CABA, AR
These unique pieces are a testament to Italian craftsmanship and the timeless beauty of the design of that era, capturing the essence of Gaspari's characteristic style. Crafted by Lu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Stoneware Llama by Fabbri Art Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century stoneware llama by Fabbri Art Co. of San Francisco, circa 1970s. The llama has been beautifully sculpted with deep striking texture in a rich deep greenish co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Stoneware

MARIO CACCIAPUOTI - Silver-plated copper-plated stoneware - Made in ITALY .1930
Located in Milano, IT
This piece is one of the few that could be attributed to MARIO CACCIAPUOTI , in his brief stint with the MARIO CACCIAPUOTI AND C, In Milan. It is made of stoneware and plated with s...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Copper, Other, Sheet Metal

Silver Plate Pitcher with Lizard Handle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching mid century silver plate on copper hand crafted pitcher featuring a lizard handle with a black stone back. Attributed to Castillo.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Masatoyo Kuki Kishi Abstract Modernist Bird Sculpture, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poured stone abstract sculpture by Japanese artist Masatoyo Kishi "Kuki" (1924-2017). Known for his work with various forms, this sculpture emulates a Japanese crane or bird in fligh...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Royal Dutch Navy Grumman Avanger TBM3 1960 Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Big and beautiful 1960 Grumman Avenger TBM3 Royal Dutch Navy airplane model. This beautiful replica once flew with remote control and it comes without remot...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Plastic, Wood

Mid-Century G. Ronzan Porcelain Femal Nude Figure Italian Manifacture from 1950
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful figure in very fine porcelain depicting a female nude, with intact colors and shine. Signed on the bottom by the master ceramist Giovanni Ronzan ("original Giov Ronzan Tor...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain

Studio Forged Metal Sculture
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio Forged Metal Sculture, Artist unknown, well executed. Dimensions: 24" wide 4" deep 24" high on a 4" X 4" wood block
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Steel

Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu, Romano Donà, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Gorgeous Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu and transparent, Signed Romano Donà, 1990s. This fantastic modern sculpture is entirely handcrafted in blow Murano, ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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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