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
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929.
Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini succulent by Matinuzzi. Museum-worthy masterwork by Martinuzzi during his groundbreaking tenure as artistic director of Venini. Large-scale. Original brass frame.
This stunning pulegoso glass and gold leaf “pianta grassa” is in very good antique condition with no apparent signs of repair. Acid etched Venini signature is at bottom. Lovely contrasting white glass rim on pot. Playful use of co lot with the green pot...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass obelisk by Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italy
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano Glass obelisk by Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Clear glass obelisk.
Inclusion of “ballottino multicolore” decoration. (decoration of twisted multicolore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian modern ceramic candleholder from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. It is in beautiful original condition.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Carved and Polished Stylized Rosewood Elephant Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely grained rosewood elephant sculpture beautifully executed polished to a high smooth shine.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Large 9 Rod Sonambient Sculpture in the Style of Harry Bertoia
Located in Culver City, CA
Picture this: a tall, elegant sculpture that pays homage to the legendary Harry Bertoia but with its own twist. While Bertoia's original sonambient sculptures are famous for their de...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Large Modernist Tonala Bird Sculptures
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage large bird sculptures features striking Modernist shape and elaborate, highly detailed hand-painted decor. Traditional Tonala abstract flowers and leaves motifs in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern 1970s Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful signed C. Jere wall sculpture in great condition as seen!
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of blue, red, green and clear. Created in the manner of desi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Curtis Jere Brutalist Mid Century Brass Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Brutalist Mid Century Brass Tree Sculpture
This sculpture measures: 40 wide x 24 deep x 78 inches high
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Daum Clear Crystal Lamp with Original Chocolate and Blue Shade, France, 1950s
By Daum
Located in Melbourne, AU
A wonderful Daum crystal lamp on a contrasting crystal base with original sculptural shade. The base is a very dark blue to black crystal. The shade ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Franco Toffolo Commedia Dell'Arte Glass Clown Acrobat Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Murano commedia dell'arte clown style art glass figure designed by Italian Maestro glassmaker Franco Toffolo and dating from around 1960. Toff...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oversized Yellow Die Dice
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic pair of large die from the Mid-Century. This pair of dice will be a wonderful addition to your modern decor either sitting on a coffee table or shelves and also makes a won...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Black Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size black glass head sculpture exudes a sleek and striking aesthetic, crafted in Germany during the 1970s. Its glossy finish enhances the deep black hue, creating a bold s...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid century design tin pewter wall bird , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid century design tin pewter wall bird , 1970s
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Serene Standing Wood Totem Still Stand No33 by NONO, A Joel Escalona Creation
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
Pair of Chinese Figural Statues in Murano Glass by Pino Signoretto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This elegant pair of Chinese figural statues, crafted by renowned Murano glass artist Pino Signoretto in the 1970s, exemplifies the exquisite art...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Four Metal Brutalist Owls
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Set of 4 Brutalist owls
In the style of Curtis Jere
USA, circa 1970.
Measures: Height x Width x Depth
Owl 1 : 12.6 x 7.8 x 6.3 in. (32 x 20 x 16 cm...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Wooden Hand Carved Horse Head Plaque
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely Hand carved wooden Horse plaque with brackets to hand on the wall.
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Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano Bullicante Clear Bubble Glass Sphere W/ Brass Plated Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Murano bullicante clear bubble glass sphere on brass plated pedestal base.
Italy, c. 1970's.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lisa Larson Lion Sculptures Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large lion ceramic sculptures by Lisa Larson for the Africa Series made by Gustavsberg. This size is the largest of the series. Signed at bottom. Whimsical interpretation a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Abstract Brutalist Metal Art Flower Sculpture, After Curtis Jere
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid century brutalist style mixed metal flower sculpture, after Curtis Jere. Unsigned. Patinated metals mounted on a black lacquered wood block....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hedgehog Walter Bosse figurines brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This hedgehog figurine was produced in Austria and is signed at the bottom: Bosse Austria. The piece comes together with a fabric pouch, including a certificate, too.
Model N° BO 60...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-20th Century Lucite Sailboat Sculpture
By Van Teal
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique frosted and clear Lucite sculpture of sailboat underway. Wonderful inviting movement as boat is heeling to one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Italy, 1970s
A Italian mid-century marble sculpture of grapes from the 1970s is a striking example of craftsmanship and natural beauty...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Mixed Metal Brutalist Bird Sculpture Bustamante Style 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mixed Metal Brutalist Bird Sculpture 1970s
Unique mixed metal bird sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante circa 1970s
Feathered...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lagardo Tackett Happy White Ceramic Egg Head Stash Jar Condom Holder 1959
By Lagardo Tackett, Schmid International
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 8.5 inch 1959 Lagardo Tackett Happy Ceramic Egghead Stash Jar Sculpture
Ceramic egghead vessel designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid International circa 1959
Rare smaller size...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Midcentury Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French midcentury Small Bronze sculpture Abstract
black mount
12.75 h x 3.5 w x 1.75 d
Original vintage unrestored - some nicks.
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Danish 1950s Kay Bojesen Hippo Wooden Oak Desk Pencil Holder Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen designed the Hippopotamus in 1955 because he needed a device to store his pencil's. The hippo is made of oak and features an adjustable jaw allowing yo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Limited Edition Hermes Bicycle
By Hermès
Located in Red Lion, PA
Hermes "Quadrille Promenade" bicycle; style: "Le Flaneur d’Hermes"; driven transmission, hydraulic disc brakes and 8 or 11 gears integrated into the rear wheel hub; equipped with saf...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Two Signed Vintage Venini Hourglasses Designed By Paolo Venini For Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of vintage Venini "Clessidre" or hourglasses designed by Paolo Venini in the 1950's. The green / blue hourglass measures approximately 9 3/8 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches wide,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Amber and Mink Bullicante Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Art glass sculpture fish. Slightly shaded of amber mink colour with hints
of dark chocolate brown, Murano's (Venice) Italian blown glass with
bubbles. Signed on the base by artis...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid Puzzle Sculpture 8284/10K, Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid Puzzle Sculpture 8284/10K, Original Box
Offered for sale is a Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini-Caryatid puzzle sculpture stamped Berrocal and numbered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Metal Clam Shell Centerpiece Powder-coated in Yellow, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive vintage large clam shell that has been powder-coated in bright sunshine yellow. This shell features intricate detailing on the exterior. This piece is very versatile, suit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mario Dal Fabbro Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Dal Fabbro sculpture No. 6
Signed, F.41.
Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture desig...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood sculpture by the student in scuola di belle arti in Venice
a public academy of art in Venice.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category
1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Italian Oversized Carved Wood and Brass Peach Decorative Sculpture, 1980s
By Laiton Milano
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1980s Italian decorative wood sculpture features an oversized carved peach with a brass stem and leaf. There is no visible maker's mark.
Measurements: 6 in diameter (15...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Pocket change dish
Located in Seattle, WA
Remnants of the name “ NORMAN” on the Dish. Vintage condition as pictured. Box H3
Dimensions. 5.50” W ; 5” D ; 0.50” H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Brass Parrot Sculpture On a Perch by Sergio Bustamante, Mexican
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning 1970s brass parrot sculpture on a perch, by renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. The sculpture showcases Bustamante’s signature artistry, featuring individua...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Blue Yellow Murano Glass Clown, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano glass clown in the colors blue, red, yellow white and orange.
Amazing glass clown sculpture designed and manufactured in the Mid-Century Modern era in Murano, Italy.
Very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Horse, Italy, circa 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue - Bitossi Aldo Londi. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item with mark on the body and still in ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Faberge's "The Big Egg Hunt N.Y." April 2014, #65 Egg by Artist Mary Mattingly
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of the famed Egg Sculptures from New York City’s celebrated Big Egg Hunt. The Sculpture features a great Mirrored Chrome Optic of Stylized Human Figur...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Teak Biomorphic Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century biomorphic abstract sculpture hand carved in teak.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Crocodile Walter Bosse figurines brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This crocodile figurine was produced in Austria and is signed at the bottom: Bosse Austria. The piece comes together with a fabric pouch, including a certificate, too.
Model N° BO 6...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century White Pedal Airplane
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal plane was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1960s
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage mini Miguel Berrocal puzzle element sculpture of the bust of a woman called Portrait de Michelle is comprised of 17 individual c...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
"Cat", Ceramic Vase by Pol Chambost
By Pol Chambost
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A blue glazed ceramic vase or "bouquetière" figuring a cat.
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), signed. France, circa 1960
Pol Chambost created a series of animal figures using the same "Rim...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
Beautiful and slender bronze figure of an African woman dancing by Franz Hagenauer, with a simple but nice design.
Measurem...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alfredo Barbini, Chinese Woman, Modernist Murano Art Glass Sculpture, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernism
Alfredo Barbini
Chinese Woman
Murano Art Glass Sculpture
ca. 1960s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 28 inches
Width: 3-3/4 inches ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Style Hagenauer Manner Bronze Bust, Figurative Sculpture Elongated Neck
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style manner of Franz Hagenauer bronze bust with elongated neck.
Figurative sculpture depicting the head of a figure with elongated neck and pegged ear adornments.
No signat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Shelf Hanger
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor ceramic shelf hanging person. Glazed Ceramic. Cat pictured sold separately.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Bronze "Gemini" Zodiac Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Rare Mid Century "Gemini" Zodiac sculpture by Fred Press, bronze.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli Pair of Travertine Marble Swans, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning pair of 1970s swan-shaped sculptures in travertine and made in Italy, designed by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Beautiful owl figure hand painted with colors in gray tones.
Measures:
Height: 21 centimeters...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Sergio Bustamante Large Sculpture of a Penguin in Brass and Copper
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large scaled piguin sculpture by the Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, dating from the 1970s. This charming pieces is composed of copper and brass.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bronze looking Japanese design Serpentine Dragon Koi Fish table lamps in very good working condition. 20 inches high, or...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Heron Wall Sculpture with Lily Pads and Flowers, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in London, GB
A Curtis Jere heron wall sculpture with metal heron standing amongst lily pads and flowers, signed on the base "C Jere 1988".
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Art Deco Statue by Cia Manna, Torino Italy
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very stunning large Art Deco Statue by Cia Manna, Torino, Italy.
C.I.A. Manna Torino Lenci Nel Palmeto ceramic sculpture. Semi nude form of young woman. Work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Vintage Double Fish Swim In Algae Italian Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the Avem company. One fish has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic and Huge Italian modern ceramic cat sculpture from the Rimini Blue series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montel...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Anzengruber Ceramic Christmas Tree with Silent Night Playpiece
Located in Vienna, AT
This Amazing and rara Austrian Midcentury Christmas tree was designed by Leopold Anzengruber 1948 and was manufactured by Anzengruber Kerami...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small square malachite and marble chessboard
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small square malachite and marble chessboard.
Dive into absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each piece, meticu...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze after Fernando Botero, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, 20th century.
Sculpture after Fernando Botero in patinated bronze, marble base, 20th centur...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bertill Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Mini Sculpture Owl ”Night Eyes”
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 7.5cm H, 4.3cm W, 2.5cm D
Condition: Mint
Producer: Kosta Boda
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Bertil Vallien.
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Woven Wicker Crane, Shanghai Handicrafts
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning example of the highest level of basket weaving. The crane was created by the Shanghai Handicrafts Co. in the mid-20th century, c. 1960-1970. The Crane is in excellent condition with just a touch of natural patina. The weaving is tight, exhibiting no faults. The woven crane rests on a woven plinth with one leg resting on a carved wood support. The wings of the crane are removable, revealing a yellow lacquered box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Stunning XXL Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Statue
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful, elegant and stylish. Bronze with black and golden patina, gilded brass. African Mid-Century Modern human size beauty. Made after the African neck...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder.
Marked made in Spain on the heel.
Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Loredano Rosin Acidato Alessandrite Glass Of A Female Figure, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite piece of art captures the ethereal beauty of femininity through the unique lens of Loredano's craftsmanship. The glass figure, meticulously crafted in a rich alessandr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
"Pheasant" by Archimede Seguso Art Glass Murano 1950s Bird
Located in Brescia, IT
Blown Murano glass. Green and gold leaf.
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Brass Good Luck Elephant Sculpture Figures Over 2ft Tall
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of vintage large scale brass elephant sculptures. One is larger, one is slightly smaller but they both stand over 2 feet tall! Each elephant’s trunk reaching upward, a symbol of good luck. These are beautifully crafted with detail in the modeling. The artist took care to represent the folds in the ears, creases in the skin, and spine on the backs. Elephants are revered by many, but are considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist religious. The raised trunks are said to bring prosperity and protection to those in their presence.
Smaller brass elephant 20.6lbs
13.5” Wide x 21” Deep x 25.75” High
Larger Brass elephant...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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