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
Mid Century Roman Penis Sculpture 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a provocative mid-century Roman sculpture from the 1940s - a daring representation of a stone penis encased in a cube of protective glass. This intriguing artwork challen...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
15/20th Limited Edition Of Xai Surrealistic Side Table by Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Baldelli Ceramics Cat Coin Collector.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s , this Coin collector has a Hand painted face and speckled mustard yellow glaze. Painted black on the bottom with Italy Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
art deco 20th century design ceramic horse pink and black decoration 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French decorative art
20th century design pink and black art deco ceramic horse
Realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
In the style of colette Gueden
Height 19 cm
Long 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Succulent plant, Murano Aquamarine glass
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Exceptional Tall Murano glass cactus, flowering, in vivid aquamarine color.
The idea of creating glass accessories of succulent plants in a pot is commonly attributed to Napoleone Ma...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
CLOSING SALE Scottish Deerhound or Sighthound Wall Sculpture/Dog Bust
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE Scottish Deerhound or Sighthound Wall Sculpture/Dog Bust
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This wall sculpture appears to be made from cold c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Italian travertine Rhino by G. Ulivieri 1970s
By Ulivieri
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handcarved rhino from solid travertine stone by G. Ulivieri 1970s. This minimalist playful animal is designed with geometric lines, capturing the animal’s architectural silhouette. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Italian Bitossi Flavia Blue Ceramic Elephant
By Bitossi
Located in Stamford, CT
1995 Italian Bitossi Flavia blue ceramic elephant figurine. Blue crackle ceramic finish with green accents. Retains brand sticker and brand stamp on the underside.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of three Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Family 1960s Mid-Century Modern, Mauritius
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three lovely mysterious dodo bird figurines, flightless and extinct, this sturdy little guys are loaded with character. Made in the 1960s. Found at an estate sale in Nurembe...
Category
1960s Mauritian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
This captivating cabinet of curiosities, crafted in the heart of Catalonia, Spain, circa 1950, features a colle...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A pair of monumental vintage Italian ceramic leopards, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A striking pair of vintage Italian glazed ceramic leopards, mid 20th century - probably late 1960s or early 1970s. These statues, immortalized with fangs out, ready to pounce, are a ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
1970 Brontosaurus Dinosaur Bassano Italian Pottery White Ceramic Sculpture
By Bassano
Located in Brescia, IT
Brontosaurus Sculpture
Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
1970
White Ceramic in perfect Condiction
Rare edition original vintage : 105/160 exemplary
Stunning object for the children's bedro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand and Foot Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic foot sculpture by celebrated Mexican American surrealist artist Pedro Friedeberg (1936-), circa 1960s. The wood model is of rare rendition in large size showcasing a hand s...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...
Category
1950s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Collection of Wood Fruit- 14 Pieces
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a natural touch to your decor with this Vintage Boho Collection of Wood Fruit. Hand-carved from rich wood, each piece in this collection showcases the beauty of organic materials...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern abstract bronze sculpture on bronze base signed by Roberto Vivas circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Paolo Soleri Set Of Five Wind Chime Bells C.1960
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare hard to find set of five large wind chime bells designed by Paolo Soleri. Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout with natural age and weathering. Excellent vintag...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Large French oak wood carved abstract sculpture, circa 1950s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Striking, large-scale abstract sculpture. Carved from solid oak in the 1950s. It embodies the spirit of post-war modernism. Its bold, organic form and tactile surface speak to a time...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Mid 20th Century Quirky “Top Banana” Brass Paperweight / Object
Located in Toronto, CA
A fun and funky piece of desk or coffee table decor, this Mid 20th Century solid brass “Top Banana” paperweight is a quirky nod to pop art and playful design. Engraved with the phras...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Located in Wien, AT
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gouged wooden Mushroom by Robert and Trix Haussmann, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Mushroom hand-carved by Robert Haussmann for the interior design of a boutique in Zurich, circa 1970.
A key figure of postwar European design, Swiss architect and designer Robert Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Andersen Design Studio Ceramic Sandpiper Sculpture, United States, c.1965
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Andersen Design Studio Ceramic Sandpiper Sculpture, United States, c.1965.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Rock Crystal, Quartz and Amethyst Brazil
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning hand-carved stone parrot sculpture is a true statement piece, featuring a beautifully detailed bird perched on a natural quartz crystal rock. Crafted in Brazil, the par...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Amethyst, Silver
Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Lioness" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Frederic Weinberg Wall Mask Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Frederic Weinberg wall mask from the 1950s. Made of a terra cotta and resin type material. The color is called "Coral Antique" In the Weinberg catalog.
Dimension: 3" wide x 8.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture, Signed 1979
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This abstract sculpture has a smooth black, glossy surface and an organic modernist form. The sculpture has a negative space that pierces through its center creating a sense of depth...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern abstract bronze sculpture on bronze base signed by Roberto Vivas circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Original Pottery Sculpture by David Gil of Bennington Artware Studio
By David Gil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Distinctive David Gil whimsical ceramic face sculpture that conjures “Picasso”, using negative space imaginatively. Mounted on custom painted wood stand.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Abstract Figural Bronze Sculpture, 1993
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Abstract bronze figural sculpture depicting lovers. Signed and dated 1993. Artist unknown.
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Ram Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century Italian sculpture or figure of a ram in repose realistically crafted in terracotta, hand decorated and glazed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid- Century Modern - Murano Italy - Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960's mid-century modern Murano glass fish aquarium glass art sculpture with chiseled effect edges. Having six colorful tropical fish, seaweed and blue bottom. Unsigned, attributed...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base Signed
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your collection with the striking Mid-Century Modernist Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base, signed EWB Edition #2-6, crafted in America circa 1970. This piec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Abstract Iron Sculpture in the Style of Chillida, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite abstract sculpture, crafted from iron, is a striking piece inspired by the bold and evocative works of renowned Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida. Made in Spain around 1...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached
Located in Warrenton, OR
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLO...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A large vintage ceramic bust, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A large unglazed ceramic bust, mid to late 20th century. Featuring a man sculpted in an incredibly earthy and expressionist manner, this piece evokes immense emotion. Heavy - over 26...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Oriental Chrysanthemum Jade Glass Flower Bonsai Tree in Celadon Pot
Located in Palermo, PA
Chinese Republic Jade, Glass, and Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree in Celadon Pot – Mid-20th Century
This exquisite Chinese Republic jade, glass, and hardston...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mayan Style Mask Sculpture - Unsigned - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mayan style mask form sculpture - featuring a glazed finish and black base - fiberglass structure - unsigned - Mexico - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - n...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Fiberglass
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sculpture Stacking Ashtrays 1950s Austrian
By Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ashtray in painted metal, with a green and gold patina. The artist is Walter bosse, and this model is the luxury one.
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sc...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco “Horse”, silver-plated metal and marble, Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sculpture by renowned artist Boris Lovet-Lorski, depicting a majestic horse in a completely stylized pose, with elongated shapes and gentle curves. The legs are simple...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Silver Plate
Sven Petersen Kinetic Rosewood Sculpture
By Piet Hein
Located in San Diego, CA
Rosewood kinetic sculpture by Sven Petersen for SAAP. The rosewood ball moves back and forth after pulled and released. Signed SAAP and Denmark on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch White Porcelain or Ceramic Greyhound / Whippet CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This mid-century modern era porcelain or ceramic gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Bronze Female Statue
Located in Bozeman, MT
Mid Century Modern female statue in Bronze. Unknown artist. Ca 1950 - 60s France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Patinated Sculpture of a Male Torso
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the raw beauty of this Vintage Boho Patinated Sculpture of a Male Torso—an exquisite fusion of American craftsmanship and Bohemian sensibility. With its weathered patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Este Blanc De Chine Glazed Ceramic Fruit Bowl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of European elegance to your table setting with our Vintage Italian Este Blanc De Chine Glazed Ceramic Fruit Bowl. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this timeless piece combines Italian craftsmanship with American sophistication, offering a stunning centerpiece for showcasing your favorite fruits with style and grace.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Vintage Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century, articulated abalone shell fish sculpture / bottle opener by Los Castillo Taco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Incredibly detailed, this piece acts like jewerly for your bar. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Abalone
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished brass paperweight.
Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Style Polished Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture
Located in Bernville, PA
Mid Century style polished Orthoceras fossil sculpture. A beautiful circular design that would be the focal point of any room. Dimensions 19 inches high by 18 inches wide and 6 inche...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Superb English Bulldog Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Small Brass on Quartz Sailboat Sculpture by DeMott
By Demott
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice looking small brass on quartz base sailboat sculpture by DeMoot, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 4"W x 2.5"D x 9...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Pair of Small Vintage Décor Porphyry Marble Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, pair of small vintage Italian obelisks made of hand carved Porphyry marble, in good condition. The detailed décor pieces are resting on a square base. Minor fa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
7" Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist
Located in Warrenton, OR
7" Charcoal Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***
This is a stellar, modernist sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Rock Crystal, Quartz and Amethyst Brazil
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning hand-carved stone parrot sculpture is a true statement piece, featuring a beautifully detailed bird perched on a natural quartz crystal rock. Crafted in Brazil, the par...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Amethyst, Silver
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
A striking Italian mid-century porcelain sculpture of a seated zebra, circa 1970s. This exquisite work is a sup...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
MCM Recumbent Horse Sculpture by Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice MCM recumbent horse sculpture by Austin Productions, circa 1961. Great look and detail on this piece which measures 8.25"W x 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic looking, duck bookends have a timeless and classic look. Made in the 1950's, these r...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Berlin and was made in the mid-20th c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Roy Lichtenstein "Modern Head" Brooch/ Pendant, Sterling & Enamel, 1968
Located in New York, NY
"It's the kind of art you hang on you, not on a wall."
Roy Lichtenstein "Modern Head" Brooch/ Pendant. Sterling Silver and Enamel. C. 1968. Made by Multiples Inc., NYC. Overall gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Hand Zumbusch' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Zumbusch Hand' Brass Sculpture
Designed in the 1950s, as an homage to German sculptor Kaspar von Zumbusch, this incredibly refined and sculptural bejeweled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Swiss Art Deco Rabbit Porcelain Figurine by Marcel Edouard Sandoz for Langenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare white porcelain rabbit figurine, with striking red eyes, is a creation of Marcel Édouard Sandoz, designed for the Swiss porcelain manufacturer Langenthal. The figurine is m...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
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