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 legendary 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.
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.
59
3,463
to
557
1,845
1,448
3,463
3,463
3,463
3,463
1,278
326
267
172
148
50
48
45
21
18
17
11
5
3
3
1
1
5
8
6,051
391
59
3,463
1,853
7
1
10
40
107
740
1,049
1,060
237
107
Height
to
Width
to
1,381
896
646
533
410
2,223
1,009
821
703
292
132
118
75
39
37
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: Mid-20th Century
Stunning Vintage Bassano Ceramic Bust Of A Rhinoceros * Free Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning vintage Italian ceramic bust of a rhino. This charming and delightful sculpture is a real work of art and is extremely realistic. Made in Bassano Italy it boasts fabulous de...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sheldon Rose Vintage Alpha Typographic Cube Sculpture Mixed Media
By Sheldon Rose
Located in North Miami, FL
This interesting alpha cube abstract sculpture by Sheldon Rose is a mixed media comprised of polychrome metal and paint. It features a medley of faux letterpress symbols, numbers and...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Iconic ceramic figurine 'La Linea' by Osvaldo Cavandoli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
“La Linea” is an iconic set of ceramics realized by Osvaldo Cavandoli from the 50s until the early 70s.
A series of figurines representing men and women in humorous postures – this...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson,
Sweden, 1950s.
Signed.
Ebonised wood.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Wooden and plaster Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Roger Desserprit (1923-1985) woodenand plaster sculpture,
provenance, " vente d' Atelier"
many accidents and losses
Roger Desserprit
France (1925-1985)
Aged 25, Roger Desserprit exhibited for the first time at the Galerie Colette Allendy before taking part, in 1949, in the Salon des Réalités nouvelles alongside Arden Quin, Bresciani, Eielson, and Vardanega. Encouraged by the poet André Frénaud, he met Bazaine, Ubac and Vieira da Silva, whose workshops he frequented. Close to the Madi movement initiated by South American artists...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Ceramic green figure of Sitting boy, Giordano Tronconi, Faenza Italy, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Sitting boy sculpture, green lustro glazed ceramic.
Giordano Tronconi (Faenza, 1932) Italy 1950s
A juvenile important work by Giordano Tronconi.
Signed Tronconi and numbered on t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large ceramic sculpture of Leopard Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Indulge in the allure of this large ceramic sculpture portraying a magnificent leopard. Crafted in Italy during the 1960s, this vintage masterpiece is a testament to the skilled hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic by Knud Kyhn, Denmark 1950s
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceramic by Knud Kyhn - Denmark 1950s.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Monkey Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s, Glazed Stoneware
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 15.5 cm / 6''
W: 19 cm / 7 1/2''
D: 13.5 cm / 5 1/4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture, Gösta Grähs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic sculpture, Gösta Grähs,
Sweden. 1999.
Stoneware.
Unique.
Dimensions:
H: 35 cm/ 13 25/32"
D: 18 cm/ 7 3/32"
Gösta Grähs was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in th...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sculpture of Bloodhound, Anonymous, Glazed Clay, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, anonymous,
Italy 1950s.
Glazed clay.
Representing a bloodhound.
Measurements:
H: 86 cm/ 2' 7/8"
W: 50 cm/ 1' 7 3/4"
D: 40 cm/ 1' 3 7/8"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Pair of Distressed Clay Sculptures Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual pair of clay sculptures, these date from circa 1960s-1970s. They are unsigned but have a most interesting look and are a great size. They are very well made a...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls, by Ritts of California, circa 1950's. The price of $550 noted below is for each larger bowl, measuring 15.5" l...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Sculpture Designed by Ann-Maria Osipow, Finland, 1960’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall-hung ceramic. Signed by the artist.
Measures: H: 31 cm/ 12"
W: 31 cm/ 12"
D: 29 cm/ 11 1/2".
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950 Abstract Stone Sculpture Covered with Zinc, Plexiglass Base
Located in Milano, IT
1950 abstract stone sculpture covered with zinc, plexiglass base, beautiful piece of great emotional force.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Zinc
Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted leopard Sculpture Ronzan Signed, Italy, 1950s
By Lenci
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish Leopard sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was Fabricated in Italy Signed. Ronzan numbered 1211/3
This porcelain sculpture of a Leopard is made by the Italian a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Modernist Large Orange Ceramic Bird Sculpture
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist large scale bird ceramic sculpture created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bird measures 7.75" by 11" by 6.5" and is signed as pictured. In very good vintage 1960s cond...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Large White Porcelain Greyhound or Whippet
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Italian midcentury white porcelain sculpture, artfully depicts an obedient greyhound dog. The greyhound, known for its slender, streamlined body and swift agility, is po...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School
Located in London, GB
Wonderful execution and modelling, with a highly textured and layered technique resonant of other artists of the period such as Lucian Freud. This rare and sensitive period depiction...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with flowing movement in its shape, starting from the top and with its culmination at its wi...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Accordion Squeaky Toy „Tomcat“ by Libuse Niklova for Fatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Libuse Niklova for Fatra Napajedla, Czechoslovakia, four-legged construction in the shape of an abstract cat made of different colored plastic (black, white, orange and green). Marke...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Osvaldo Cavandoli 'La Linea' - Pop Art 1960s - Set of Four Ceramic Figurines
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Delve into the world of collectible art with this unfindable set of four collectible ceramic sculptures from the iconic ‘La Linea’ series, designed and crafted by Osvaldo Cavandoli f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Cast Aluminum Spring Ride On Playground Animals / Sculptures Paris Co
Located in Buffalo, NY
aluminum animal sculptures were originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks.Stamped PARIS.. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana histo...
Category
1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Modern Original Bronze Abstract Nude Sculpture by Morris Brose 1960s
By Morris Brose
Located in Troy, MI
A Mid Century minimalist abstract nude bronze sculpture by Cranbrook artist Morris Brose circa 1960s
Solid bronze elongated figure with female attributes
Etched signature to lower b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Style Sculpture
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bronze sculpture on wood base in the manner of Frederick Weinberg. In good condition overall with normal wear to the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century set of 10 lion knife rests, chrome plated, French. Some wear commensurate with age & use. One foot lacking. Measures: 2 7/8" W, 1/2" D, 1 1/8" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Capodimonte Pharaoh Tutankhamon in Porcelain
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great sculpture representing Pharaoh TutanKhamon in Capodimonte Italia porcelain decorated and designed by Mario Pegorami is one of the most important artists representing the ancien...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Midcentury Figural Store Display Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern gold toned figural store display model.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Tony Rosenthal "Thunderclap" Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal "Thunderclap" Wall Sculpture
Sculpture by Rosenthal, torch-cut and burnished aluminum. Etched signature lower right corner Rosenthal 61
And on back "THUNDERCLAP" 61
Ca...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Jacques Duval Brasseur, Floor Lamp "Coq", France, 1970
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Duval Brasseur, large lamp sculpture "Cock" black patinated welded metal enhanced with brass, France, 1970.
Unique piece signed on the foot.
Jacques Duval Brasseur was bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modernist Mid-Century Wood and Stone Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic stylized wood bird sculpture. Brass beak and natural stone base. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculpture by Albers Henselmann
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy bronze abstract Mid-Century Modern sculpture entitled "Worshipper" is by a sculptor named Albers Henselmann, circa 1890-1974. The original label is on the bottom. From eve...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 3"D x 3.25"H. The sculpture is signed on th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Cenedese Murano Attributed Art Glass Stylized Bird Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This stylized art glass bird sculpture or figurine is unsigned, but being attributed to Cenedese Murano, and as such, originating from Italy and dating to approximately 1960 and done...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Cedar Witco Tiki Cat, c1960s
By Witco
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Crafted from cedar wood, known for its beautiful grain and enduring quality, this sculpture stands an impressive 41.375 inches high and 5 inches in width and depth. Its vertical form...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" serie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Cenedese Vetri Murano Art Glass Penguin Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This art glass penguin figurine was made by the renowned Cenedese art glass factory of Murano Italy in approximately 1965 in a period Mid-Century mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Collection of 12 Bronze Sculptures by Wm Otto for La Brea Tar Pits
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare collection of twelve miniature bronze ice age mammal sculptures that were created by Wm Otto for the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits museum and gift shop c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tall Murano Glass Sommerso Teardrop Sculpture by Flavio Poli, Italy, circa 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of "Murano" art glass in the form of a tall Tear Drop with beautiful colours.
The piece has layers of deep pink and blue all encased in a clear glass f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Large Midcentury Sculptured Bust
Located in Tarleton, GB
Hand crafted this is an original and unique sculptured piece.
The bust is finished in solid fired clay, porcelain and varnished glaze. Incredibly heavy a real statement item for any room. Bust is in the style of the Victorian death mask and depicts a male face. Now distressed with worn varnish and small amounts of superficial damage.
A one of one piece dated circa 1960 from an unnamed cornish artist...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s.
Cute open wings st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Nils Olsson Swedish Mid-Century Graduated Set Hand Painted Wooden Horses
By Nils Olsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and typically Scandinavian Swedish mid-century hand painted graduated set of carved wooden horse figures by Nils Olsson and dating from around 1950. The figures are each similarly carved standing from a very miniature example to a very large horse. They are simply carved with shaped heads and raised ears and each is hand painted with a patterned saddle and harness and simple facial styling, The saddle is painted with a stylized floral design in tones of blue, black, orange and yellow against an off-white ground with with green/blue edging with the straps similarly decorated and painted against a bright orange ground. The miniature variant has a slightly different coloring and patterning due to the limitations of its size but is an original part of the set. The second largest horse is painted with initials G.E.B. and the three mid-sized horses all retain their original makers paper labels for Nils Olsson. The miniature horse measures...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in red cased in amber glass with a large white button with la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Etruscan Horse Bronze Sculpture in style of Frederick Weinberg, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful small scale Etruscan horse bronze sculpture in the style of Frederick Weinberg, circa 1960s. Minimalist and modern, with stunning detailed etchings along the horses body.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Articulated Model of a Fish w/ Green Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 20th century silver plate articulated model of a fish with incised details and glass eyes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op art element vase with abstract floral illustrations
Origin:
Germany
Produder:
Sgrafo Modern
Design:
Peter Müler
Material:
Pottery stoneware
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s sculptural op art object designed by Peter Müller...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gaetano Pompa Mid-Century Cast and Gilt Bronze, Winged Deity
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and fantastic example of Italian mid-century Art by Gaetano Pompa (Italy, 1933-1998). Signed and dated Roma 1966 on the back of one wing. Hollow cast with gilt finish an...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Grouping Of Five
Decorative Crafts Inc
Empire Antique Eagle
Turquoise Lions
Stone Christ
Zinc Alloy
Stone Carved Fruit
New Orleans Used Office Furniture
Glass Flower Sculpture Murano
Santos Colonial
Vintage Sculptures Bookend
Decorative Book Shelf
Vintage Gongs
St George Dragon
Ceramic Floral Sculpture
Iran Ceramic
Iranian Ceramic
Skull Vintage