Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair Large Asian Brass Deer Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative Vintage Brass Stag Pair in reclining position.Perhaps mythological creatures, each recumbent with patterned saddles with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,995 / set
Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable ceramic and well executed Cheetah sculpture is signed by the maker Ronzan of Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Harmony in Wood Still Stand No15 by NONO, Joel Escalona Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$21,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Figurative Roman Travertine Monumental Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
1970s vintage figurative Roman sculpture crafted from unpolished scabos travertine. The natural and textured appearance of the travertine offers a unique blend of tan, off-white, and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Large Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Sculpture Attributed to Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A large intricate Brutalist sculpture of a standing owl, attributed to the renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The sculpture exhibits the distinctive style and a...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4223 'Hand' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of Midcentury Table Sculpture Ceramic Bodies, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
made from gypsum ceramic
set of two price is for all
in original condition
sign of use
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Purple Red Core Italian Art Glass Obelisk Pyramid Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amethyst purple with red core Italian art glass obelisk paperweight sculpture. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
72" Tall Articulated Wood Pinocchio Store Display Folk Art Toy Sculpture - Italy
By Walt Disney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage oversized or lifesize fully articulated Pinocchio store display or prop, Italian made wooden sculpture, that later became the famous and popular Disney character. Hand paint...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sawtooth Mounted on Lucite
Located in Chicago, IL
Sawtooth on Lucite display stand.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Pink-Red, Blue, & Clear Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture with Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink-Red, Blue, & Clear Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture with Original Label.
The sculpture still has its label, though very worn, which says Made in Italy Murano.
The sculpture is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Glass Bull Sculpture by Franco Bottaro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Murano glass large bull sculpture by Franco Bottaro.
Hand blown with clear and smoky glass.
Signed Bottaro Murano.
Measurements: 11.5” Wide, 5.5” Deep, 8.25” High.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Giacometti Style White Faux Plaster Floor Lamps Firenze by Baker
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural floor lamps, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, called the Firenze Model, by Baker Furniture, American, circa 2000s. They are constructed of a faux plaster and are...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. It is documented to designer Archimede Segus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Nickel
CLEARANCE SALE Vintage Murano Glass Fish by V Nason, Italy, Original label
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Vintage Murano Glass Fish by V Nason, Italy. Original label
Very nice vintage condition with the original label.
Apx 5.5 x 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cast Resin Polar Bear Sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast resin polar bear sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection, circa 1984. The piece is a miniature reproduction of the famous work by Po...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Chevron Pattern Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine / sculpture. The fish is attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$338 Sale Price
24% Off
Light Red Ceramic Egg Decoration French Production in Style of Pol Chambost
By Pol Chambost
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Pol Chambost
Light red ceramic egg decoration
Original perfect condition
Not signed, realised circa 1970
Measures: Height : 27 cm large : 16 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modernist Rectangular Chrome Bookends by Smith Metal Arts
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist chrome bookends by Smith Metal Arts. These sizeable pieces of chrome are captivating as they are commanding. Their styling is simple timeless. Aged chrom...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture of a Sailboat by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House. This is an imposing sculpture featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop in all brass on a o...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,320 Sale Price
32% Off
1970's Brass Ostrich Sculpture with Egg
Located in Linkebeek, BE
1970's Brass Ostrich Sculpture with Egg
Animal sculpture - Decoration Vintage
Measures : 6x9cm H:19cm
Material : Brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1950s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Three Wall Brass Decor Sculptures of Seagulls, Austria, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic wall sculptures.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Michael and Frances Higgins Multicolored Mobile, Fused Art Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art glass mobile designed and made by Michael and Frances Higgins, 1950s. Great color combination in blue, orange, purple and pink. Very good condition with a few signs of handling. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Nylon, Art Glass
Centerpiece Rare Wood Fruit Bowl Mid 20th Century American Craftsman Design
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An iconic rare wood elongated bowl in African Teak (Bubinga) by Mid-Century master Emil Milan.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
CLEARANCE SALE Signed Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Signed Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell
This is a stellar, modernist sculpture with just the right amount of curves.
It is signed on the right rump...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Regal Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange and golden yellow honey color Italian art glass standing kitty cat sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with worn partial red "Made In Italy - Murano" label underneath. Very nicely sculptured face, body and tail, giving it great character. Elegant regal pose, and realistic design, which you do not usually see. One of the largest Seguso cats...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Mirabili EAD Totem
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Romer italy hand carved desk top wall street stock market investor sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun and nicely carved figure of wall street stock market investor . Complete in suit and tie with ticker tape machine . Hand carved in Italy late ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. It is created in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid 20th Century Carved Multi Stone Jade Bonsai Tree
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage multi stone (unsure if glass) carved jaade Bonsai Tree.
Unmarked. Beautiful colors. Faux wood composite in green pot.
Dimensions: 18" H x 11" D x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mid-century Italian Hand-painted Ceramic Leopard Statue
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Striking and full of personality, this mid-century hand-painted ceramic leopard is a powerful decorative statement that captures the glamour and eccentricity of postwar Italian inter...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Italian Ceramic Leopard
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculpture. Made in Italy. Very collectible and decorative.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Vintage Green Wooden Door from Capri
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful Italian wooden door from Capri belonging to the 1960s, in a beautiful rustic chic style.
The door is a classic rectangular door, but lower than the current norm because houses were smaller before.
The door is made of fine wood and very durable, with clear scratches and wear, but this is what gives beauty to the object.
The lower part is decorated with two pairs of rectangles, finely carved.
The upper part, on the other hand, shows two glass rectangles, with a wooden bar dividing them in the middle.
The door has a lock and handle: both are made of brass in patina, attached to the wood with two screws.
The door is a wonderful piece of furniture to refer to the vintage and rustic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century 1960s Italian Majolica Terracotta Large Snow Owl Statue - Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state or sculpture. Perched on a stump, colors include yellow , green , black and brown. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1980s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1980s
A beautiful Aldo Londi designed sculpture in pottery - ceramics from the "scavo" series, showing two riders ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Signed, Ten Inch Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, Ten Inch Silver Leaf Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture, Josef Marcolin. Blue & Silver Fleck
This is a beautiful, substantial sculpture, 10 inches high, by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Marcolin.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures, such as this one, that are known for their stunning, unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair Large Brass Deer Figurine Sculptures
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of large scale brass deer figurines. These two deer were not an original pair, but they look awfully good together. The larger dee...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French Lalique Crystal Birds Sculptures
By Lalique
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Lalique crystal birds scultures for book end holder or paperweight.
The glass is frostes and clear.
Signed on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$1,127 / set
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Large Stoneware Falcon by Knud Kyhn, Danish, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large glazed stoneware Falcon designed by the Danish ceramist Knud Kyhn (KK) all the way back in 1940-50. Hugely inspired by the sung glazes applied in Axel Salto's and Bode Willumse...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$1,115 Sale Price
20% Off
Boxer Dog Life-Size Majolica Statue Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An eye-catching and ornamental vintage life-size figurine of a boxer dog, standing 34 inches tall. This handcrafted and hand-painted statue, made from glazed ceramic/pottery, was pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Vintage Asian Ceramic Elephant Plantstand in Beige, 1970s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This rare ceramic elephant plantstand in beige and white was designed and made in India in the seventies. In very good condition with no damages.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture Pheasants Porcelain Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large sculpture pheasants porcelain Guido Cacciapuoti 1940s made In Italy, famous Italian sculptor of the mid-20th century.
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,068 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Cast Brass English Bulldog Sculpture Figurine With Dark Patina
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage solid cast brass English Bull Sculpture. Super cute little guy with a dark patina and weighing just under 6 pounds.
Category
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lull No88 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalon
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No88 Wooden Sculpture for Contemporary Interiors – Designed by Joel Escalona
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown blue, orange, white and bubbles Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. Created in the manner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$488 Sale Price
24% Off
Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rare sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ series in terracotta by Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Natural terracotta, unglazed and incised with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Rimini Blue “Prezzemolo” Ceramic Dove, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Rimini Blue “Prezzemolo” Ceramic Dove, Italy, 1960s
Rare Rimini Blue “Prezzemolo” ceramic dove designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, handmade in Italy circa 1...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Pair of Murano Glass Barbini Birds of Paradise
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Murano handblown glass Birds-of-Paradise, by Alfredo Barbini. Beautiful pale pink color with gold inclusions throughout and controlled bubbles on the body and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
This is a lovely mid-century modern Murano glass bird in very nice vintage condition.
This bird is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
$44 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorgeous Decorative Mid Century Ice Cream Statue
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful vintage ice cream statue, designed in the 60's, of Italian manufacture.
The ice cream is made of resin and is a real blow-up of an ice cre...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,139 Sale Price
20% Off
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian Mid Century modern desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Bal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture by Mexican Artist, Victor Gutierrez, Signed, Dated & Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victor Gutierrez (Mexican, Born 1950). A limited edition cold painted bronze statue. A figural work produced in a modern style depicting a seated fema...
Category
1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Glass Sommerso Murano Swan Bird Figurine
By Flavio Poli
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Murano Art glass swan bird figurine. This bird figurine was made using the sommerso technique and features purple and blue tones. “somme...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$224 Sale Price
41% Off
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
$1,632 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid-century Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Curtis Jeré, and Joel Escalona. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $34 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $1,322.
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Bronze Alligator
Bronze Horse Signed
Bronze Stallion
Cain Bronze
Cats Ceramic 1960
Chinoiserie Horse
Crocodile Head
Crystal Elephants