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
"Le Crapaud" Bronze Sculpture by Henri George Adam, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Green brown patinated bronze sculpture by the French artist Henri George Adam. Titled "Le Crapaud" this piece is one of four sculptures. The artist ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Licio Zanetti Midcentury Murano Glass Shark Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully crafted sculpture by Licio Zanetti, circa 1960s. The condition of the glass is clean, sharp and clear with no scratches. This sculpture is ice like and fluid. The quality...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,360 Sale Price
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1950s Mid-Century Wall Plaque Adam Dworski Wye Pottery Woman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Ceramic Wall Plaque made by Croatian Ceramicist Adam Dworski who set up Wye Pottery Studio in Clyro Wales England in the late 1950s.
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Ermanno Nason Vintage Mid-Century Italian Blue Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Huge, stunning, rare and vintage midcentury centrepiece glass sculpture by Ermanno Nason (1928-2013) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy, somewhere between the years 1965-1972. An ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Midcentury ceramic sculpture of a horse head, typical Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,338 Sale Price
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Pepe Mendoza Brass Ornamental Wall Hanging, circa 1950s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mexican modernist brass ornamental wall hanging featuring Chinese Kanji script by Pepe Mendoza inlaid with malachite and a brass ring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Joan H. Shapiro Carved Stone Head Sculpture
By Joan Shapiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Joan H. Shapiro carved stone head sculpture, signed by artist Shapiro whose work was mainly consisted of paintings, drawings, sculpture and c...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mid Century Sculpture See Saw Signed Manuel Felguérez 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An incredible mid-century modern sculpture by listed Mexican artist Manuel Felguérez depicting two children on a seesaw. The sculpture, depicting a boy and girl on a seesaw, or teete...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Pair of Murano & Brass Egret Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
A Rare set of TWO egrets made of hand blown clear and brown Murano glass and brass head and feet. The glass is in excellent ALL vintage condition. Brass has beautiful age and patin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brass Elephant Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant piggy bank sculpture. The brass sculpture has a slit at the top which allows you to drop in coins and cash. Bottom plug will need to be replaced to allow it to function as a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Cow Figurine Table Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming sculptural Austrian midcentury desk thermometer, displaying a cow with a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria i...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
American Modern "Brutalist" Iron Sculpture, 1970s/80s
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern "Brutalist" Iron Sculpture, 1970s/80s
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
This Abraham Palatnik dolphin sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
$240 Sale Price
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Bronze Mounted Elephant Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant sculpture with raised trunk mounted on a wood base. The which shows some wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
12" width x 4.5" depth x 9" height
Condition
Good ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 penguin sculptures, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
$3,500 / set
1960s Kenyan Zebra Wooden Sculpture Wall Hanging Relief Whimsical Fluffy Horse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Mid-Century Kenyan Wall Hanging Sculpture of a Zebra. Good size and well done. Not signed.
Category
1960s Kenyan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,436 Sale Price
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Mid Century Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture or Serving Dish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing, mid century serving dish or bowl crafted in Mexico, in the Los Castillo manner with copper and brass inlaid with abalone and depicting a crab. Perfect for entertaining or en...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Sculpture very decorative - Bookcase Accent
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Decorative Murano Bookcase Sculpture / Paperweight, slim desk accessory / Coffee table accessory
A heavy, fun and decorative Murano clear glass paperweight accessory for yo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Marilyn Neuhart Alexander Girard Doll Textiles & Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Hand Made Doll, by Marilyn Neuhart for Textiles & Objects, which was a "pop up shop" conceived by Alexander Girard and sponsored by Herman Miller in May of 1961. See the last tw...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Linen, Silk
Triennale Polished Chrom Floor Lamp Arredoluce, Triennale Angelo Lelli, Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
An iconic floor lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, first exhibited at the Triennale Exposition in Milan in 1951.
The Triennale is a sculptural lighting design with tighte...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze Statuette of a Kouros from the Sanctuary of Hera, Samos, Museums Replica
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Greek patinated sculpture. This Etruscan Greek Statue is an iconic Mid-Century Modern item of decor. It would look fabulous on a console table, in a b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Desing: Carlos de Lamota, Materials: Bronze and marble, Style : Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Design: Carlos de Lamota
He was born on August 13, 1924, in the Province of San Juan, Argentina. His passion for art began at a very early age. At 11, he attended Anita Volspranky’s ...
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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marble and Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Original Abstract Marble and Glass sculpture signed “G.G. Rivers 2006”. Perfect for Hallway decoration or Home office decor.
Category
1920s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$1,616 Sale Price
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Abstract Aluminum Sculpture by Menashe Kadishman
Located in New York, NY
An aluminum modern sculpture by Menashe Kadishman (1932-2015) entitled Checkpoint (In Suspense). From a limited edition of six issued in 19...
Category
1970s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Abstract interlocking Carrara marble sculpture by Andrea Cascella, Italy 1987
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract interlocking Carrara marble sculpture by Andrea Cascella (1919-1990), Italy 1987. A refined abstract sculpture composed of three interlocking elements. The stylized, rounded...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ferro & Lazzarini Murano Glass Angel Figurine, Vintage Italy Venice 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown figure made by Ferro and Lazzarini in Italy at the island of Murano. Glass Angel with Gold Fleck Wings and Halo - Red/B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Decorative Crab Sculpture 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Decorative Crab Sculpture from the 1980s showcases the creativity and artistry of Italian design. Crafted with attention to detail, this captivating crab sculptur...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Big Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place.
1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918
2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945
The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done.
Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them.
In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life.
Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war.
The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street.
With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace.
It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”.
Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies.
In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America.
During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture.
At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site).
In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca.
The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil.
Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair.
Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design.
The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses.
At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family.
Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle.
The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions.
In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique.
The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country.
The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919.
Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements.
Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy.
It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Ceramic
Geometric Travertine Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Circular travertine sculpture 40cm diameter (16 inch) aprox
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Fish Art Glass, Sweden 2005
Located in Catania, IT
Vintage Pair of Swedish Fish Animal Sculptures in Art Glass from Sweden in clear glass with green and blue stripes, in Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 40x5x19cm
...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$934 Sale Price / set
20% Off
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Marjorelle Lotus Lamp in Beige, Nudes and Purple
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Highly organic, the Majorelle collection evokes flowers of an imaginary garden.
Informed by textures found in nature, the collection features a dappled surface
made from resin soak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Foam
1980's Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s.
Original mark on the back...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One of a kind black belgiam marble sculpture with travertine base
Sculpture rotates 360 degrees
handmade work signed by the french artist Jean Frederique Bourdier...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
$7,749
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Giraffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a whimsical touch to your décor with this Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Giraffe. Crafted in American style, this charming piece features intricate detailing and a vibrant glazed fi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Ecru Latte 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,950 / item
Seagulls Metal Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Metal abstract Seagulls by the shore wall sculpture by C. Jere. Has signature at the bottom. Great design and style. No missing parts. Will look great in any wall anyplace.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
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Magnificent C. Jere Raindrop Series Tree Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
C. Jere raindrop series tree sculpture, 1970s, brass disks on a trunk of natural wood tree branches with gold finish. This piece is the holy grail of Curtis Jere pieces standing alon...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$71,204 Sale Price
32% Off
Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical MCM butterfly and flower mixed metals and slate sculpture, circa 1970s. Great brutalist look on this unsigned piece that measures 13"W x 10"D x 5"H. Vey good overall condi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Copper, Metal
Vintage Life-Size Brass "Entwined Cranes" Sculpture by Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage life-size crane sculpture designed by Boris Lovet-Lorski in Lithuania, circa 1950s. These elegant cranes intertwine at their necks, and t...
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1950s Lithuanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Sculpture Signed by Bohumil Kokrda, 1967
By Jihokera
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful patinated ceramic statue by Bohumil Kokrda in 1967 in Czechoslovakia. The statue of a sitting girl is signed by the author. The sculpture is in good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, tomato, garlic.
From Provence, Mediterranean fishes.
Length / 20 inches on 9 inches, ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Set of Three Abstract Ceramic Cube Sculptures
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
A set of three unique hand formed ceramic sculptures of cubes with crater formed openings on two planes by Mobach Studio in the Netherlands in the 1980's. Mobach ceramics are produce...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,134 / set
Heron ii, Sculptor by Marion Smith, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
The graceful ‘Heron II’ by internationally renowned sculptor Marion Smith. Lifesized and made of bronze resin with signature and initials of Marion Smith to the base. Marion’s works ...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$2,918 Sale Price
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Murano Glass Pulcino by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese - Pulcino (Bird).
Blue turquoise glass with murrine pattern in lemon yellow and pale brown. Two fused blue murrine as eyes and a melted blue funnel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
nude woman bronze sculpture Mariano Pages
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
nude woman bronze sculpture
Erotic bronze of naked woman
black stone base
Sculpture attributed to Mariano Pages
Argentine sculptor
Circa 1960 Origin Argentina
excellent condition black patina
Mariano Pagés was an Argentine sculptor who was born in the city of San Juan (Argentina) on January 6, 1922 and died in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 18, 2009 whose work was disseminated in many countries around the world and which he carried out, among other works, the monument to Carlos Gardel...
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1960s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Rare Medium Tiger Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Original Italian ceramic, perfect condition, one teeth missing - shown on pictures. Produced in 1960s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Terence Coventry (1938-2017) ‘Riders’ Bronze Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A sculptural bronze of two figures on horseback – titled ‘Riders’ – first shown in 1989 by the late British sculptor, Terence Coventry (1938-2017).
Coventry’s works were exhibited several times at Gallery Pangolin, including posthumously following selected exhibitions after the sculptor’s death. This bronze sculpture is one of these such pieces. The sculpture is pictured in a press release from Gallery Pangolin exhibiting Terence Coventry’s works from April 2019.
Although unsigned by the artist, there is an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity from Gallery Pangolin. It is a limited-edition piece, edition 5 of 7 similar made.
Depicting two horse riders, this three-dimensional figural sculpture will make a fantastic display piece in an interior, ideally situated on a plinth so that it’s beauty can be observed from every angle.
Price includes Artist’s Resale Rights (ARR) at 4%.
Terence Coventry (1938-2017)
Terence Coventry was a British figurative sculptor...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Austrian Midcentury Brass Female Gymnast Sculpture By Hagenauer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Austrian Midcentury Brass Female Gymnast Sculpture By Hagenauer
Amazing iconic brass sculpture designed by Franz Hagenauer and manufactured by Werks...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tony Evans Unique Ceramic Plaque with Stand, signed
By Tony Evans
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful and unique piece by famed American ceramic artist Tony Evans.
Special piece of his. Likely a self artistic small run of his as I've only seen these two examples of pieces...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Crystal Sculpture, Orrefors, 1970's
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Modern Crystal Sculpture, Orrefors, 1970's
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Life-Size Ceramic Bust
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern life-size ceramic bust.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$895 Sale Price
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Mid Century Curtis Jere Bird in Flight Sculpture on Stone for Artisan House
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage abstract 'Bird in Flight' sculpture signed C. Jere for Artisan House, circa 1970s. This piece is made of mixed metals with beautifully aged patina and is mounted on a heavy s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Hand Crafted Glazed Terracotta Bird
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
silhouette of bird apparently made of terracotta with enamel, simple and modern shape
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Yellow Mirror in Natural Walnut, White 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
$1,770 Sale Price
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Vintage Danish Style Mid century Modern Wooden Hippo Trinket Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Hippo sculpture that has tiny storage in its mouth. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.Box H15
Dimensions. 8” W ; 3” D ; 3” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Rare piece from Los Castillo, they are all artisan jewelers but their creative nature alludes to this type of piece, a combination of cocobolo wood (the same one that Don Shoemaker u...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
$450 Sale Price
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Salviati Vintage Green Orange Purple Crystal Murano Glass Sculpture Work of Art
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mid-Century Modern mouth blown Murano glass organic sculpture by Salviati, a crystal clear glass "stone" decorated in the interior with swirls of colors in lime green and red o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Blown Glass
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