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
Brutalist Midcentury Iron Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking Late 1960s Brutalist midcentury iron sculpture in all very good original condition for the wall or table. Dozens of forged and we...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Silver Plated Tube Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silverplated tube vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle, France, circa 1969..
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Marcello Fantoni Metal Wire Architectural Sculpture
Located in Hanover, MA
Marcello Fantoni (Italian, 1915 - 2011) architectural brazed wire tabletop or wall mount sculpture of a church. Signed Fantoni Firenze Italy on metal tag.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Walter Bosse figurine Penguin brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Penguin. New production made in Austria. The figurine is special in its own way and requires 14 work steps. It is a "lost wax casting" piece.
In 2000 a Viennese public house release...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Apple Sculpture by Per Hammarström, Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Apple sculpture by Per Hammarström,
Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Per Hammarström is one of Sweden’s most highly regarded ceramicists. Per’s work doesn’t conform to the Swedish style of simplicity; instead he loves colour and texture, and exploring the multi-faceted function of ceramics. Per began his training at the Gustavsbergs Porcelain Studio in 1978, which is sadly no longer in existence. In 1984 he opened his own studio in Strängnäs, and has worked in this manner ever since.
Per’s work is characterised by organic forms and his own distinctive glazes, often in bright colours and strong contrasts. His work is unique, each piece starting out as a roughly thrown form, which is worked and transformed into bowls that are characterised by their delicacy and translucency. The organic form is embodied in the textured ceramics of Per. His works are either made from stoneware or porcelain.
The inspiration of much of his work is the sea, but he also draws from flora and fauna; and the changing of the seasons. The undulating colours of the sea, sky and land manifest themselves in his delicately crafted and vividly coloured ceramics. Through elaborate dining-ware and ceramic ornaments...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
John W. Mills (1933-2023) ‘Gesture’ Freestanding Bronze Figure
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A figurative bronze tabletop sculpture titled ‘Gesture’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Signed by the artist, this bronze maquette is freestanding, making it perfec...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Brutalist Agnese Udinotti 1970's Steel Figurative Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Known for her abstract expressionistic figures in both painting and sculpture, this large Brutalist patinated steel sculpture by Arizona artist Agnese ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Wonderful Vintage Art Glass Daum Nancy Sculpture Porche 959 Stand Plaque
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Art glass Porche 959 sculpture on wood stand with Plaque. Possibly Daum.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Regency Solid Glass Sphere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the bold elegance of this Vintage Regency Solid Glass Sphere. Rich in deep ruby tones and expertly cut with striking geometric bands, this solid glass orb cap...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Studio Pottery Piggy Bank by David Gil and Yusuke Aida for Bennington Potters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern unglazed greige and glazed blue studio pottery pig sculpture/bank designed in the 1960s by David Gil and Yusuke Aida for Bennington Pott...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Still Stand No48: Biomorphic Carved Oak Totem by NONO, Escalona Crafted
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
1960s Leather Elephant Table Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Leather Elephant Table Sculpture
13.5 d x 13.25 tall x 4.75 w
Original vintage unrestored condition
See all images provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Abstract Geometric Silver-Plated Vase by Lino Sabattini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A slick, curved silver-plated vase by Lino Sabattini. Signed "Lino Sabattini / Cormorano 1966/2000, Collezione Sabattini Italy" on the face of the piece; and stamped "Sabattini Made ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Metal
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Torso of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking vintage plaster torso sculpture, a testament to classic artistry and bohemian flair. Crafted with remarkable detail, this piece captures the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Handmade David Palombo Menorah or Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Handmade Iron and Stone Menorah or Candelabra, made by David Palombo, Israel, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Iron
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
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Resin Toucan on Stand, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated brass Toucan sculpture with dark maroon colored resin body suspended from brass metal stand, Brazil 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture, Wire Rod and Stolit Manner of Lynn Chadwick
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modernist abstract sculpture. Wire rod and stolit, unsigned, extremely well executed, circa 1950 after Lynn Chadwick who after WWI developed a construction method using welded ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Mid-century Abstract Lucite Sculpture by Astrolite for Ritts in Los Angeles
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Abstract Lucite sculpture featuring two fish swinging in the shape of a yin-yang. The large bottom fish is a 10” long sculpture serving as the base, with a second Top...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$934 Sale Price
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Delicate Mid Century Murano Art Glass Figurine Sculpture Swallows on a Branch
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite mid-century Murano art glass sculpture captures the delicate beauty of two swallows perched on a vibrant green branch.
Expertly handcrafted, the birds feature transl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Hedgehog Ashtray Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog ashtray designed in the 1950s in Vienna by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Teno Silver Sea Shell Red Stone Eye Zodiac Figures
By Aurelio Teno
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Teno Co silver and shell red stone eye Gemini and Taurus, marble base figures/ bookends.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Fluid Murano sculpture, centerpiece, decorative object in grey glass, signed
Located in Milano, IT
This thick and heavy Murano sculpture, coming from the collection of Spinzi Milano, is a beautiful decorative piece obtained by casting and hand-melting a solid block of grey/greenish glass.
Perfect on a coffee table, sideboard or console table - and also useful as a double valet-tray thanks to the two "bowls", it's a wonderful and uncommon piece of Italian art, exuding all the skills and craftsmanship of Muranese creators.
It is hand-signed on the bottom, which reads "Murano 20...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$457 Sale Price
20% Off
key holder sculpture elephant by walter bosser for wall vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
key holder sculpture elephant by walter bosser for wall vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Bronze Welded Brutalist Mummy Cat Sculpture, Style of Jane Ackroyd
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique cast and welded bronze brutalist sculpture of a cat in the style of a mummy. Having cast bronze gause wrapping around body with welded detail to front paw, in the style of Bri...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Brass and Wood Block Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and wood bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature two brass figures with curved tubular bodies and geometric shaped wood head...
Category
1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
XL Bronze Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Unsigned but vintage. There is some paint loss on the rim of the wood base and general wear associated with age and use on the rest of the piece
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,050
"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
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Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This item is made in white lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hector Aguilar Copper Brass Scroll Candelabra, Taxco Mexico, Early 1940
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful matched pair, This is one of the most iconic items created by Hector Aguilar in his Taller Borda in the early 1940s. It is featured in Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill on page 120. She describes the candelabra thusly: “The eye follows the tumbling spirals as though they were lines in relief. Balance and movement coexist as the spirals push upward toward the light of the candles”. What a well-crafted description of this beauty! Made primarily of copper with brass accents, the candelabra's are signed on the base with a conjoined HA on a recessed circle, i It measures 10 ¼ inches long, 6 ½ inches tall, and 2 ¼ inches wide. I have left this stunner unpolished, as many people prefer to retain the rich decades-old patina. – exceptionally rare and hard to find – a work of art by one of the mid century metal Masters...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Maqueta de avión vintage
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Maqueta de avión vintage en acero cromado, sobre peana de hierro
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
$333 Sale Price
56% Off
Danish Modern Solid Walnut Geometric Unique Sculpture Hand Made
By Ai Weiwei
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful incredible craftsmanship geometric sculpture all hand made an put together, circa 1970's excellent condition in the style of artist Ai Weiwei.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Ecru Linen Mirror
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mobile-stabile in chrome-plated steel François Collette, France, 1970
By François Collette
Located in Paris, FR
Mobile-stabile sculpture in chromed steel. Monogrammed F.C. and dated 70.
Height: 54 cm (21.26 inches)
Width: 45 cm (17.72 inches)
Depth: 12 cm (4.72 inches)
Biography : François Collette...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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,...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Studio Craft Wilted Flower Fantastical Sculpture after Wendell Castle
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A whimsical wilted flower with an ostrich foot base all out of stack laminated and carved cherry. The bottom of the sculpture with a heavy stippled finish that fades to a sanded smoo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cherry
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Black Mirror in Natural Walnut, Natural Marble&Silk
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk Mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating souk markets in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Bird Silver Pelican Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Pelican with Murano blown glass sculpture.
1970s, made in Italy.
This piece is in near excellent condition.
An amazing and seldom piece.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
LARGE Curtis Jere Pom Pom Firework Sculpture in Brass and Marble signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Curtis Jere Pom Pom Firework Sculpture in Brass and Marble signed and dated.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid piece of rosewood carved and finished smooth in the shape of a conch shell. Fine display as desk top sculpture or paperweight.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Oak Nude Torso
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-century modern (1950s) limed oak stylized carved nude female torso mounted on an ebonized square base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Abstracted Figure in Bronze by Sanford 'Sandy' Decker
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful abstract figure in bronze by well known sculpture, Sanford (Sandy) Decker. The patina is a beautiful shade of chocolate brown. It has aged well, bronze highlights can be seen. The base is bronze and a part of the sculpture . It is signed, "Decker" and dated "68" on the base.
"Sanford Decker...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great mid century piece from the estate of modern architect John Mooney, NY. Pencil signed. Appears to be unfinished as it shows some pencil mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist sculpture in bronze, signed Ross 60'. Presumably a San Francisco based area artist, well executed and decorative table top art.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
MCM Cut Steel Rotating Abstract Sculpture by James Hubbell
By James Hubbell
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM cut steel rotating abstract sculpture by James Hubbell, circa 1970s. The sculptural piece is made of dark cut steel that is welded into a diamond shape on a heavy steel base. The piece is in good condition with a vintage patina and measures 13.5"W x 6.25"D x 15.75"H. It can rotate a full 360 degrees. The piece is not signed; there was authentication paperwork that cannot be found. It was purchased in San Diego, CA (the artists hometown) in the early 1970s. #2967
James "Jim" Hubbell (born 1931 in Mineola, New York is a visual artist, architect, sculptor, stained-glass designer and founder of the Ilan-Lael Foundation. He is best known for designing and building organic-style structures that have been referred to as Hobbit houses, including his sculptural home/compound in Julian, CA (outside of San Diego). A reverence for nature remains the basis of James Hubbell’s singular career, one that seamlessly integrates art, craft and architecture. Hubbell studied sculpture at Cranbrook Academy of Art and often worked with labor-intensive, ancient techniques like wrought iron and stained glass in a contemporary architectural context.
During the 1960s and 70s Hubbell’s work was included in the prestigious series of California Design exhibitions at the Pasadena Art Museum and the Arts of Southern California series at the Long Beach Museum of Art, as well as at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York. His forged iron work was featured in Craft Horizons magazine...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
$1,440 Sale Price
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Signed Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Crystal Glass Shaped Paperweight, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury medal or paperweight in mouth blown crystal Murano glass ang 24k gold. This gorgeous piece is signed by Barovier & Toso and still has its original box and documents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Large Bronze Flamingo Bird Sculptures by Hattakitkosol Somchai, Stamped
Located in Dallas, TX
Transform your space with an outstanding pair of rare Flamingo bird sculptures in bronze, exclusively by Hattakitkosol Somchai. Crafted with exceptional detail, these sculptures stan...
Category
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Curtis Jere Brass Sculpture on Onyx Base
Located in Queens, NY
Large Curtis Jere Brass Sculpture on Onyx Base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rare & Wonderful Signed Gabriella Crespi Bull Sculpture *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
Located in Portlaoise, IE
'I was inspired by the universe' Gabriella Crespi
A designer of the utmost importance, Acquired are delighted to offer for sale this wonderful original sculpture by the iconic Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Teak Greyhound Sculpture on Maple Base by Peter Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved teak greyhound sculpture on maple base by Peter Larsen, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, is signed on the base and me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Maple
$680 Sale Price
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20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red
velvet, figure of the Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Vintage Abstract Italian Smoked Green Murano Glass Oval Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Tan France Auction Pick
A minimalist 1970s vase flower in blown smoked green Murano glass, with a slight hammered texture, a very innovative ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brass electroplated Bridge Bolts as bookends or office decor. Each about 5 lbs. and 3.5 wide by 4 inches high. Appropriated objects similar conceptually to the works of the Carl Aubo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$388 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Venetian Abstract Solid Walnut Forcola 'Oarlock' Sculpture by Giuseppe Carli
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Venetian abstract solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" sculpture by Giuseppe Carli, circa 1972. Carli is recognized as one of Venice, Italy's foremost "Remeri", an elite grou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$1,500 Sale Price
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Design Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture "Lady" by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Designer: Jitka Forejtová
- Very good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic lobster wall decor, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wall mounted ceramic plate Depicting a lobster.
Cool and colourful wall decor
Good condition
Signed
1960s - Italy
Height: 55cm
Ref.: 25010303
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Signed Binazzi Duck Shell Trinket Bowl Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
By Binazzi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare signed Binazzi Italy small duck trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture.
1970s, made in Italy.
This piece is in nea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
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