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Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bold Master Work Handmade and Hand Glazed, Eva Fritz-Lindner, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a fine and unusual handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic anthropomorphic effigy of a round form by the now deceased master designer Eva Fritz-Lind...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

Exceptional Large Heavy Rolling Pin, Bakery Decoration Vintage 1960s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing wooden rolling pin. This is a heavy bakery decoration item can also be used as a sculpture or center piece. It is in very good condition,...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Midcentury Organic Wood Turned Vase Sculpure
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic natural wood-turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. This work has such a great heft and textur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Bertoia Studios 12-Rod 'Time-Change through Sound B-2348' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 12-rod 'Time-Change Through sound B-2348' brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Large Bertoia Studios 24-Rod 'Star of Sound / B-2482' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 24-rod 'Star of Sound B-2482' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
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,...
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1950s African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper and Brass Toucan on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960. Great vintage conditions. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintin...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a robber or nobleman made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This nutcracker feature...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Fur, Wood, Paint

Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy and sculpturally interesting pieces indeed are our pair of spiral wrought iron Brutalist bookends - if you are a fan of midcentury pieces,...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wrought Iron

Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Mexican Copper Brass and Abalone Grasshopper Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Hand-wrought circa 1960s copper and brass grasshopper centerpiece sculpture with abalone inlay eyes and legs. Signed underneath, COBRE MEXICO. Also ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Copper

Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa 1960. The Studio carved hand has an incised love line and life line. The artist ha...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Cocobolo

Vintage Watermelon Hand Carved Sculpture Set, Decoy Decor, Trompe L’Oeil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage watermelon hand carved sculpture set, decoy decor, Trompe L’Oeil, hand painted melon sculptural set. Gorgeous. Signed by artist. Largest pie...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Composition

Evelyn Ackerman Large Scale Wood Carved Panel for Era Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale wood carved panel by California artist, Evelyn Ackerman for  Era Industries c.1960s. This carving features various nature themes like the sun, trees, fish, birds and leav...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Modernist Abstract Brass and Enamel Wall Sculpture by C. Jere
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist contemporary wall art sculpture. Brass and black enamel construction. Retains original C Jere hang tag. Stunning.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Steel

Hand Carved Wooden Mother and Child Statue
Located in Redding, CT
Hand carved wooden mother and child statue. Or Madonna and child. Mid Century modernist in style. Nice rich wood patina with intricate craftsme...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, large wood charger/platter by American California master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale. Signed, dated (1980) and marked ("Black Waln...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Walnut

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This large nutcracker...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Hawaiian Artist Hand Carved Turned Wood Vessel Garniture Sculpture Vase Chalice
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and unusually shaped wood-turned vessel / sculpture / chalice. Very well crafted. Noted: "Norfolk Pine. Carved in Hawaii" by the artist on the base. From a collection of...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully executed, handmade, wood-turned weed vase by master woodturner Rude Osolnik who is widely regarded, along with Bob Stocksdale, as one of the finest woodturners in American woodturning history. In 1992, he was presented by then-Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones, with the Milner Award, the Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement. The vase is made from locust wood, quite rare for Osolnik, features highlighted striped areas of dark and light. It is signed "Osolnik Originals...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s turned wood sculptural wood bowl by famed French craftsman, Alexandre Noll. Signed
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Incredible Mid-Century Modern Craft Dry Bar Box Sculpture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For the collector in mind. This Modern crafted and absurdly over complicated design is just fantastic. One of a kind and beautifully executed, utilizing master joinery techniques. Having all the hallmarks of 1970.s art /design at its climax. Made from black walnut and inset cork details this sculpture has mounted gears on the outside if the box. When turing the crank the dowel pin releases the lock enabling you to open the top. Inside the box reveals a high pile carpet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Exquisite 1/25 Limited Edition Alan Biggs Solid Bronze Owl Signed and Numbered
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning limited edition 1/25 Alan Biggs signed statue of an Owl. A very decorative and well made piece, the finished so smooth and tactile, I absolutely love it and don’t really want to let it go. It is in bronzed which has a wonderful patinated finish, signed A Biggs to the rear with the edition number 1/25 Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, it is in gallery perfect order. Dimensions Height:- 27cm Width:- 7.5cm Depth:- 10.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Alan Biggs From full length life-size public commissions to intimate portrait heads, Alan works from sittings, photographs and measurements. For public commissions and outdoor pieces a site visit is essential. Each mould is created from a clay model, and subsequently cast in bronze or resin bronze. Alan works with a foundry in Birmingham. Alan is a sympathetic portrait sculptor of children...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

1967 Vanguard Studios Don Quixote Spanish Conquistador Wall Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Commanding Spanish Conquistador wall sculpture, vintage 1967 by Vanguard Studios. The image is actually carved from a hardened foam type material but looks like wood. No detail was s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint, Foam

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed pot vase by famed American/California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The organic wood grain and shifting colors ar...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Walnut

Italian Giant Clamshell Swan by Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Voorburg, NL
This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates original and unique objects using strange materials such...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver Plate

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Parrot on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier m...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th Century, Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua for Azucena Photo Frame Structure
Located in Turin, Turin
Founded in 1947 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella, and Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua, the Italian brand Azucena has always stood out for its collections that combine formal el...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Arthur Court Aluminum Torso Bust
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum men's torso bust.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Aluminum

Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been thei...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Hedgehog Lint Brush – Mid-Century Modern, Johannesen, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Mid-century Danish lint brush by Johannesen combines functionality with Scandinavian charm. Designed in the 1960s, the brush is shaped like a hedgehog, handcrafted from warm teak woo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2023. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Oak

Unique Pair of Contemporary Art Painted Fiberglass Boy Sculptures Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a unique pair of contemporary art painted fiberglass boy sculptures signed… by the artist … we think “Laqi”. These sculptures are a pair of the ‘cutest’ pieces of contemporary sculpture that we have seen for a while. We really wish we could identify and learn more about the artist, but what we do know is that these belonged to a former artist and art and collectibles dealer in New Orleans. She treasured these and they came with her to Dallas. She was very active in the New Orleans art scene in the early 1990s. The sculptures appear to also have a practical function as planters. One features a boy’s denim jeans and waistcoat in a standing position and the other a boy’s denim overalls in a seated position. Both are made of fiberglass which has been painted and textured. Exceptional detail to the outfit. Right down to the buttons and clasps and the sneakers and shoelaces. Mottled green and black in color. We cannot find anything quite like these anywhere!! Specific provenance: These sculptures were acquired by Ms. Naomi Baggett in or circa 1990-1999. Originally from North Carolina, an Air Force Veteran and JAG Advocate, Ms. Baggett after her service moved to New Orleans and worked as a paralegal until setting up and operating an Art & Curiosities Store in the famous New Orleans Hotel Montleone between 1990 and 1995. Her store was called ‘Baggetelle’. It was featured in various industry magazines and hotel documentation. The store specialized in selling miniature French Quarter Houses which were used as jewelry boxes. Ms. Baggett was an artist herself and handmade and hand painted these houses along with a partner. She received orders for these miniature houses...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Fiberglass

Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan Three traditional kokeshi dolls created and signed by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994). They measure 14.5, 12 and 10.5 inches high. In good condition, with some shellac loss on head and body of large doll...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Dutch Abstract Face Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large monumental abstract face wall sculpture. Made in fiberglass with aluminium frame.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Mid-century female mannequin from Siegel & Stockman, Paris, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very decorative female mid-century mannequin made by Siegel for Stockmann, Paris, size 46. The torso stands on a tripod wooden base of birch or beech. The whole construction is demou...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Birch

Witco Tiki Mid Century Wood Carved Fireplace Tool Set with Brutalist Accent
Located in Chattanooga, TN
No Luau is complete without a proper set of fire tools. This ultra rare Witco fireplace tool set comes complete with a poker, brush, and shovel. The three wrought-iron tools are original to the set. Both the poker and shovel feature period scroll work on top. Most distinctive are the Brutalist accents flanking the left and right sides. These torch-cut Brutalist panels have been restored to their original look. This piece came to us rusted. Our restoration team refinished the metal, and re-created the the verdigris patina originally present. Witco’s signature chainsaw tiki carving was used to embellish the rack’s top and base. Vintage 1960s-1970s, carved from solid swamp cedar wood. If you’re into Tiki, then you probably know Witco. Collector’s adore Witco for it’s wild design. The company went full-force in capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the 1960s. Polynesian, Asian, and tropical culture and aesthetics began to make their way into American homes. Elvis movies and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” introduced America to tiki, Mai Tais and Luas. It’s still tiki time in the hearts of Witco collectors. These larger than life cats are the perfect mascot for your island lounge. We have several more pieces from Witco including a pair of Meathead cats, toad stool, a dining set, conquistador chairs, wall mounted...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Contemporary Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Oak

Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All are signed and marked ("Mahogany of Guatemala") by Stocksdale. Stunning in any sett...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Toucan on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Modernist Marble and Stone Sculpture by David F.Soule
By David F. Soule, Henry Moore
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist marble and stone sculpture by David F. Soule, hand-carved, wonderfully executed, trapizoid shape stone base, mounted carved and polished marble sphere, stunning.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Marble

Mid-Century Modernist Freeform Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand carved wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1969 and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

20th Century, Gio Ponti Lino Sabattini Sculpture Horse in Silver Metal End '70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Statue in silver metal designed by the Maestro Gio Ponti and produced for Lino Sabattini since the end of '70s. The sculpture is in silver metal and represents a horse. This example ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Silver

Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully carved owl. This hand-carved owl is well loved by its previous owners and therefor it is still in magnificent condition. Owl sculptures of this period are rare...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Oak

Carved And Painted Wood Sunburst Bust
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking Mid Century Sunburst with a central benign Goddess type face with staggered red and gray painted curved rays. They frame the high relief face with wavy brown hair and pain...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Stool with Ornate Decoration All over Must See Pics
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Elephant stool with ornate detailing all over A very good-looking and decorative ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mixed Materials Wall Decoration Sculpture by Johannes Wilhelmus Van Dartelen
By Johannes Wilhelmus van Dartelen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Johannes Wilhelmus Van Dartelen copper art fossilized stone signed Brazil made and presented for the crew of the Pan American. This is a one of a kind piece of art by Johannes...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Copper

Signed Curtis Jere Sculpture of a Church with Village
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Curtis Jere sculpture of a church with village. Signed and dated 1972. Nice 3D design.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Modern Abstract Constructivist Wood Sculpture Signed Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny in constructivist style circa 2024. This unique sculpture is made of recycled wood. Budny utilizes the simplicity of s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century nautilus sculptures or objects of art carved from mahogany in a stylized form with a dark lush finish.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the Constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Los Castillo Mexican Multi Metal Leaf Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multiple metal philodendron leaf handle pitcher by Mexican Designer Los Castillo - the pitcher is made of four metals that appear to be, Copper, Silver, Brass and Nickel. The Pitcher...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Modern Abstract Constructivist Walnut Wood Sculpture Signed Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny in constructivist style circa 2022. This unique sculpture is made of recycled walnut. Budny utilizes the simplicity of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Oak

Monumental Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture Attributed to John Reisetter
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wall sculpture attributed to John Reisetter . Reisetter was one of the known sculptors who worked for The famous ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Iron

1970s Southern California Design Studio Pottery Vase Brent Bennett Leaf Motif
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful intense handcrafted tall stoneware vessel or vase. Good size, just over a foot tall. Heavy. No chips, no cracks.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Acrylic and Paper / mixed media sculpture by Sam Russo, W N Y Artist
By Russo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Circa 1970 acrylic / paper sculpture signed by WNY artist Sam Russo (b.1922) and titled “Objects”. Russo was a well established artists with works in the permanent collections of bot...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Acrylic, Lucite, Paper

Primitive Modernist Wood Sculpture of Female Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Primitive Modernist Wood Sculpture Female Nude Unsigned - Artist Unknown Vertical Grain Douglas-Fir Geometric Carving near "Hip" "Nice Color and Grain" "Some minor scratches and dents"
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Mid-century Modern sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sculptures and carvings 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 and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include Val Bertoia, Curtis Jeré, Sergio Bustamante, and Rude Osolnik. 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 and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $121 and tops out at $54,753 while the average work can sell for $1,482.

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