Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern American 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.
Postwar American architects and designers were animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist “International Style” architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the ’30s 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, respectively, pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair. George Nelson and his design team created Bubble lamp shades using a new translucent polymer skin. Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were re-purposed: the Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs that used surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century 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, blonde-wood furniture — and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern American furniture 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
Deborah J. Kreider Ceramic Wall Sculpture
Located in Hingham, MA
A modernist portrait of a semi-nude woman executed in segments of glazed ceramic mounted to a sculpted plywood panel clad in a coarsely woven textile in honey mustard color.
Signed ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Textile, Plywood
Striking Sunburst Brass/Metal Flying Birds Wall Art Sculpture by Jere
By Curtis Jere
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice large oval wall sculpture by Curtis Jere circa the 1960s, this piece, the signature is gone but its Jere it can be used indoors or outdoors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Scale Rare Frederick Weinberg Wrought Iron Giraffe Wall Sculptures
By Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully flowing simple lines of flat band steel form these Giraffe wall sculptures. Backed by square wire grid steel. Designed by Frederick Weinberg of Philadelphia in the mid 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Studio Pottery Wall Hanging Canteen Sculpture by Joan Pearson Watkins
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage studio pottery crafted by ceramic artist Joan Jockwig Pearson Watkins circa 1970's. This unique sculpture depicts an original canteen water jug made out of a clay medium with...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Rope
Mid Century Abstract Floating Tree Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage modernist abstract tree sculpture designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House c. 1960's. Features a dramatic focal point to any space adding texture and dimension. This stateme...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Gaspard de Wit Eclat de Soleil, Sunshine, Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry Belgium 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gaspard de Wit Eclat de Soleil, sunshine, hand-woven wool tapestry Belgium 1950s. 81¼ W × 35¼ L in (206 × 90 cm), Woven signature to lower center ‘G Dewit’.
Gaspard De Wit (1892–197...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wool
Brutal Style Floral Wall Sculpture Grouping
By Curtis Jere
Located in East Hampton, NY
Four unique sculptures in in torch cut brass flowers motif. Can be hung in many variations to wall. Dimensions of largest 21 inches long, 10 inches tall. Smallest is 8 inches in diam...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bas Relief by Patrick Dacla Séailles, from "Leda" Work 1925, Wall Sculptures
Located in Lyon, FR
Amazing and rare bas relief by Patrick Dacla Seailles from Spéranza Calo-Sailles / Alfred Janniot "Leda" work.
Signed and dated.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern C. Jere Style Sailboat Wall Art
By Curtis Jere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern metal sailboat wall art features intricate detailing from the mast to the keel. The unique design displays a miniature steering wheel, railing, rudder, an...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mario Torregiani, Large illuminated Wall-Mounted Sculpture, circa 1990, Italy
By Mario Torregiani
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Mario Torregiani, Large illuminated wall-mounted sculpture
White lacquered steel,
Formed of 10 elements,
circa 1990, Italy.
Measures: width 190 cm, height 89 cm.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Tuli Poni 2 Collection of Floral Tiles Hand Painted Porcelain, Ceramica Bardelli
By Ceramica Bardelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tuli-Poni 2 collection
Ronald van der Hilst, created entirely by hand on a glossy background (Bianco Extra), in 20 x 20 cm format. This is the Tuli-Poni 2 collection of 18 decorated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
'El Dans', a Composition of Ceramic Tiles Signed and Dated 1957 by the Artist
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A stunning, and almost certainly unique, piece of midcentury Scandinavian ceramic art, signed by the artist, 'Marian Z.' (short for Marian Zawadzki) for Tilgman Keramik, Sweden.
The...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Dramatic Pair of Tole Wall-Mounted Palm Trees
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic pair of tole wall-mounted palm trees, crafted in the Mid-Century with metal painted in muted, organic colors and ready to make a bold statement in any interior.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Football Tackle," Unique Mid Century Bronze Sculptural Panel by Torrey
By Fred Torrey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted and cast as the prototype for a bronze awards plaque celebrating accomplishment in American football, this piece shows two players in the middle of a dramatic tackle. The ar...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wall Art in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Decorative wall art styled after the designs of C. Jere, mixed metals are arranged with small metal bird accents. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Wall Relief by Clyde Burt
By Clyde Burt
Located in Highland, IN
A terrific wall piece by ceramic artist Clyde Burt (1922-1981). This work was inspired by Jeanne-Paule Marie, better known as Sœur Sourire, "The Singing Nun" who was internationally ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Large Midcentury POP Modern Teardrop Mirror in Black Lacquer, circa 1971
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Mid-Century Modern teardrop mirror in black lacquer, Classic pop modernist, thick black lacquered frame.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Silas Seandel Midcentury Organic Brutalist Style Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar large scale mid century brutalist style mixed metal wall sculpture by Silas Seandel, circa 1970's. Organic free flowing torch cut design - signed by the artist and dated 1971...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Abstract Multi-Color Ceramic Charger, Signed Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
The charger with an overlaid square panel having a multi-color abstract design. Signed verso.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Wall-Mounted 'Raindrops' Sculpture by Curtis Jere, Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jere
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Iconic vintage Large Curtis Jere chrome wall-mounted "Raindrops" sculpture, circa 1970s. This is the chrome model with intentional "Brutalist" distressing to the ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Laverne Etched Bronze Wall Plaque "Tower of Babel"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
LaVerne etched bronze wall plaque "Tower of Babel"
There is a dent on the bottom of left side which is not very noticeable when on the wall.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Modern Abstract Metal Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique piece adds a unique modern feel to any room, it's unique design and color scheme make it a wonderful choice for home or business.
Location: Brooklyn NY.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brothel Wall Mounted Metal Sculpture in Style of Curtis Jere
Located in Hingham, MA
Vintage 1960s torch cut brass, steel and copper wall sculpture in the form of a bordello with the ladies of the night peering out of three windows. Fun stuff for a man cave or bar.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Large Sergio Bustamante Stag Head
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mounted Stag head in strong copper, cut bent and assembled, circa 1960.
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier mache figures, inaug...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Jaap Ravelli Decorative Ceramic Art "a Womans Face", the Netherlands 1950s
By Ravelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique item of a womans face by midcentury ceramics artist Jaap Ravelli for Pottery Ravelli, made and designed in the Netherlans in the 1950s
In good condition and marked by mak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Pop Art Abstract Expressionism Trompe l'Oeil Collage by Salvatore Grippi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous collage of layered paper resembling bundles of falling textile but in two dimensions. A great melding of the figural and the completely abstract as well as various media. Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Aleksandra Kasuba, "One Divided By One", Black Marble Mosaic, Signed
By Aleksandra Kasuba
Located in New York, NY
"One divided by One", by Aleksandra Kasuba, black marble mosaic, signed. A versatile environmental artist, Kasuba was born in Ginkunai, Lithuania, 1923 and died in New Mexico, March ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1980s Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jere
Located in New York City, NY
1987 Curtis Jere brass and turquoise wall metal sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Distressed Royal Crown Cola Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Royal Crown Cola sign.
1960’s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Impressive Brutalist Style Wall Lights / Sconce Metal Sculpted design gold light
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own new modern design collection: This gorgeous pair of metal sculpted Brutalist styled wall lights / wall sculpture.
Inspired by the abstract and unique style of the Brut...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Paul Evans Style Welded Sculpted Steel Polychrome Wall Art Unsigned
By Paul Evans
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An incredible scale at 36” x 42” this vintage wall art is composed of welded blackened steel with star and swirl and splat designs which are polychromed in various shades of aqua, go...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Phillip and Kelvin Laverne Patinated Bronze “Chan” Wall Hanging, 1960s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Impressive patinated bronze wall hanging with Asian village scene.
Quite large measuring 20" H x 70 1/4" W. Signed Phillip. Kelvin LaVerne.
Created in the 1960's. In excellent cond...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964
Located in Den Haag, NL
Glass and Stone Mosaic abstract wall art sculpture, The Netherlands 1964, The Hague, By Han van Hattem
Dated and Signed 1964.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stone
“Rettangolare Unico” Limited Edition Light Panel by Angelo Brotto for Esperia
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in New York, NY
“Rettangolare Unico” limited edition light panel by Angelo Brotto for Esperia. Re-editioned from the “Quasar” series to celebrate Esperia’s 60 years in business. Brushed and polished...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
C Jere Starburst Sunburst Mixed Metals Brass Copper Brutalist Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jere
Located in Pemberton, NJ
C Jere starburst mixed metal brass and copper Brutalist wall sculpture.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bill Mack, Large Bonded Bronze Relief
By Bill Mack 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bonded bronze relief of a semi nude female by American artist Bill Mack. (B. 1944.) Numbered in upper right 71/95. Signed in upper left.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wall Sculpture in Cement, 170 Pieces Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Wall sculpture in cement, 170 pieces available
Measures: 60 x 60 x 9 cm for one element.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Jeannette Nestel Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Lucite and brass wall sculpture is not dated, but presumed to have been made in approximately the 1970s by Canadian artist, Jeannette Nestel. The sculpture features several styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brass Sailboat Wall Art in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Intricately crafted in brass, this large wall-mounted sailboat sculpture is styled after the art of C. Jere. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Curtis Jere Birds in Flight Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a beautiful and original signed C. Jere 'Birds in Flight' metal Brutalist wall sculpture. Made of solid iron with sculpted birds, this piece is an iconic and Classic Mid-Cent...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Phillip, Kelvin Laverne Mother and Daughter Wall Sculpture, Bronze, Pewter, 1967
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillip, Kelvin Laverne Mother and Daughter wall sculpture, Bronze, Pewter, 1967.
"Mother and Daughter at the Window", a pewter relief and patinated bronze beveled edge wall pane...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Curtis Jeré Steel & Brass Butterfly Branch Wall Sculpture for Artisan House 1966
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Curtis Jeré wall sculpture of butterflies on a tree branch for Artisan House.
Two butterflies, one mostly red enamel, with the other mostly blue enamel, with about...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid Century Solid Brass Seagulls in Flight Wall Sculpture. Austria, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Solid Brass Wall Mounted Sculptures of birds in flight, in the manner of Auböck. Austria, Circa 1950.
In very good vintage condition.
Dimensions
Wingspan: 30/20cm
L...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Oversized Cheese Grater Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jere
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern oversized brass shredder or cheese grater designed by Curtis Jere in 1979. The piece is signed and dated and is in great vintage condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Curtis Jere Metal Ribbon Wall Art
By Curtis Jere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage piece of art was designed and signed by C. Jere. Sculptural Metal Art that is shaped like a ribbon. This two-tone, gold and silver colored piece is sure to make...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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 Curtis Jere Artisan House run ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern wall sculpture is made of brass, uniquely shaped, and is in great condition. The wall sculpture has a sunburst/floral like look and a layered design that adds...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Impressive Brutalist Style Wall Light / Sconce Metal Sculpted lights gold brass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own new modern design collection: This gorgeous pair of metal sculpted brutalist styled wall lights / wall sculpture.
Inspired by the abstract and unique style of the brut...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1987 Signed Post Modern Deco Mannequin Head by Lindsey B Balkweill
Located in Melbourne, AU
1980s signed and dated Art Deco Revival stylised mannequin heads by Lindsey B aka Lindsey Balkweill. She studied sculpture at St Martins School of Art. In 1983 she started the Lindse...
Category
1980s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Danish 1966 Modernist Platter / Wall Decoration by Niels Refsgaard for Eslau
By Niels Refsgaard, Eslau
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful Danish midcentury modern stoneware platter, centerpiece or wall decoration with hand painted deep blue floral decorations on light grey base. Designed by Niels Refsgaard fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Multicolor Brutalist Sculpture Mosaic Wall Light Concrete & Glass Shards, 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique Brutalist wall light sculpture made of a concrete substrate and glass shards mounted on a metal base with lighting mechanism behind.
Sconce illuminates beautifully and offer...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
C.Jere Pom Pom or Sea Urchin Wall Sculpture in Bronze
By Curtis Jere
Located in San Francisco, CA
C.Jere Pom Pom or Sea Urchin wall sculpture in bronzed finish, signed C.Jere 1979.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Large Sculptural Spoon & Fork by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jere
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful cast aluminum set fork & spoon by Curtis Jere. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Brackets for hanging. Can be parcel posted.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
1967 Wall Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1967 foam composition wall sculpture by Vanguard Studios.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Foam
C. Jere torch cut copper brass steel autumn leaves round mirror
By Curtis Jere
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Initialed Jere. Features individual torch cut pieces of copper , brass, steel welded to frame surrounding round mirror ..
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jere Waterfall Wall Sculpture, 1991
By Curtis Jere
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This iconic Curtis Jere kinetic wall sculpture is exemplary of their work and details a wave of flat, gold tone plated ribbons spiraling in undulating form. Magnificent and large sca...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
At Manteto Ceramic Wall Mask
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic mask, Baku Ghana.
Signed:AT Manteto,Baku 1974.
Measures: Height 32 cm.
Width 17 cm.
Depth 8 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Curtis Jere Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jere
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Curtis Jere Brutalist metal wall sculpture, great design, welded steel metal slices, mat black, brass outlines. Creates dramatic shadowing, signed c.jere 1993.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
