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Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted 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

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 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.

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Matégot Bookshelf Jardinière Library
Located in London, GB
Matégot is perhaps the last and most important metalsmith of the French after war era. Had incredible originality in his design. Always very poetic in his realization. Time to collec...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Steel

Black Wrought Iron Company Sign Pastry Shop Austria, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
This curved lettering made of black wrought iron was designed and made for a pastry shop in Austria, circa 1950. The lettering was newly lacquered so this ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Stunning C Jere Style Brutalist Starburst Nail Wall Sculpture Mid-Century, 1970s
Located in Pemberton, NJ
The blackened steel and brass form a dynamic complement to each other and the nails are tapered to form rays as they extend outwards. The starburst reflects modern design, brutalism ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Iron

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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Marble

Ceramic and Rope Wall Sculpture, 1960's
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Phenomenal ceramic and rope wall sculpture, circa early 1960s. This example intermingles ceramic forms with cording.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic, Rope

James Russell Gallery Zodiac 'Scorpio' Constructed Wood Sign
By James Russell
Located in New York, NY
Gallery Zodiac wooden sign constructed in sculpted and cut out wooden lettering inside a box, made by James Russell. The piece spells out 'Kicks Pricks and Dirtysticks - Oct 23Nov 21...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Abstract Aluminum Wall Sculpture, circa 1981
Located in New York, NY
Abstract hand cast aluminum wall sculpture mounted on wood board frame. Signed and dated, 1981.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Aluminum

Copper Wall-Mounted Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1960s, German modern copper relief.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper

Beautiful Tree Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wall sculpture of beautiful tree by Curtis Jere.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Modern Starburst Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Metal, Copper. Condition: This Modern starburst metal wall sculpture is in great vintage...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Walter Bosse Cow Sculpture Brass Key Hanger by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and rare key holder, displaying a funny looking cow. Very large. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in excel...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

American Post-War "Sunspots" Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
American Post-War Design (1979) wall sculpture of "sunspots" hand cut bronze, steel, copper and brass signed by (SILAS SEANDEL)
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Cut Steel, Brass, Copper, Bronze

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.
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Walter Bosse Key Hanger by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse key hanger by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Abstract Ceramic Tile Wall Decoration by J Nolf
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 1950s abstract tile wall decoration by Jan Nolf (1931-1999) Belgium. This has been a table top.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

"Football Tackle, " Unique Mid Century Bronze Sculptural Panel by 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 artist, Fred Torrey, is best known for his "Lincoln Walks at Midnight" sculpture which premiered at the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair (now displayed near the West Virginia state capitol), Torrey also sculpted another Lincoln sculpture this is displayed on the grounds of the Iowa state...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

"Circus Performers, " Brilliant Example of Surrealist Folk Art in Inlaid Wood
By Renato Maggiora
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly designed and executed, this example of wood inlay Folk Art, by Renato Maggiora in 1953, depicts a pair of circus acrobats at the centre, highly stylized and showing the i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Walter Bosse Woman in Biedermeier Dress Mural Brass Sculpture, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely midcentury mural, displaying a woman in a Biedermeier dress with umbrella in front of the Gloriette in Vienna, all made of brass. A beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Manner of Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern brass wall sculpture in the style of Silas Seandel, in the shape of a large sunburst. The piece was made in the United States in the 1970s. In great vintage cond...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

1970s Agate and Brass Panel by Henri Fernandez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s steel panel in brass and agate inlaid by The French artist Henri Hernandez. Steel panel Signed.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Agate, Brass, Steel

Large Wall Panel Cast Metal Vivid Details Puzzle Secret Door
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very unusual wall panel or sculpture. Made up of a few different cast metal possibly aluminum puzzles. One of the puzzles opens and work like a secret door...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Aluminum

Impressive Over Scale Textile Art "Tree of Life"
Located in New York, NY
70"- Diameter wall hanging 3-D macrame sculpture. Late 70's "Hippie Style" decorative art depicting a tree with mountains in the background. The piec...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wool

1967 Wall Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1967 foam composition wall sculpture by Vanguard Studios.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Foam

1987 Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Wall sculpture signed and dated by Curtis Jere Jere is a brand name for the company Artisan House. The founders of Artisan House, Jerry Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis Freiler, started Artisan House in 1964 with the intention of providing original high gallery quality metal art for the masses. The name “Curtis Jere? was created by simply combing their two first names Curtis and Jer. We don't know why the French ampersand was added but can guess that it was to promote a high quality image as items from France...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Mid Century Fiber Art by Susan Frank
By Susan Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiber Art by Susan Frank, Circa 1975. Made from wool, steel , wood and clay beads.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Steel

Pair of Bronze Elephant Heads
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century bronze elephant heads. Verde and gold patina. Incredible details. Slight color variation between the two elephant heads.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

"Fisherwomen and Fisherman, " Large, Pierced Wood Midcentury Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly and sensitively carved from a slab of mahogany and finished with paint the color of gray flannel, this superb wall sculpture depicts two women and one man at the dockyard, c...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Walter Bosse Mid-Century Cartwheel Brass Key Hanger, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A wall-mounted Mid-Century key holder / key board, designed in the shape of a cartwheel or wagon wheel. This piece was designed by Walter Bosse and crafted b...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Great Wall Sculpture Group of Origami Ceramic Trays by Kaj Franck for Arabia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of Nine "Origami" Ceramic Trays, designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia, Finland, circa 1960's. The price noted below is for the set of nine trays. We are not selling them separately.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

1970s Wall Sculpture by Bijan
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1970s brass, copper with amber resin crystal wall sculpture by Bijan.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Walter Bosse Thermometer, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse thermometer, 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Walter Bosse Thermometer, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse thermometer Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

1970s Ceramic Zodiac Symbols Plate Signed Acmogres
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Zodiac wall sculpture in ceramic (stamped #47) signed by Acmogres.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Il Contadino" Enamel on Copper by Bruno Santini, 1954
Located in Hanover, MA
Enameled copper sheet mounted on canvas wrapped board with a painting depicting the harlequin style costume of a standing male figure. Signed on reverse by the artist, Bruno Santini...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper, Enamel

'Ziggurat' a Studio Crafted Textile Installation by Fiber Artist Jane 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Textile installation by fiber artist Jane Knight titled 'Ziggurat'. This work is comprised of 9 vertical elements with multiple loops at the top. It is si...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Jute

1989 Jean Claude Farhi Wall Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1989 Lucite wall-mounted sculpture by the French artist Jean-Claude Farhi (French, 1940-2012). Signed by the artist Can be place in two ways.  
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Lucite, Plexiglass

Walter Bosse Key Hanger by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse key hanger by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Richard Hohenberg Mosaic
By Richard Hohenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Hohenberg Mosaic depicts a classical Thai dancer and is comprised of glass and ceramic tiles against a crystalline incrustation. The frame is solid walnut and the piece is stencil signed on the reverse 'Hohenberg Original.'
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glass, Walnut

Rare Monumental Phillip Maberry Wall Hanging, 1970s, USA
By Phillip Maberry
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous monumental ceramic wall sculpture by Phillip Maberry. Rare large piece in vibrant colors.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brass Wall Deco Sculpture
Located in Wien, AT
brass wall deco blackened Motive is wildly horses solid Brass
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Large Handmade Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Steel Mirror /Sculpture by BELA
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Unique handmade Midcentury Modern Craftsman double level wall mirror or wall mounted sculpture by the French Canadian artist, Bela ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Steel

Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere "Whistle Stop" Sculptural Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed Curtis Jere wall sculpture executed by Artisan House features hammered metal sculpture of a train station. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Jurij Strutynsky "Relief No.56" 1986 Abstract Construction
By Jurij Strutynsky
Located in San Diego, CA
1986 painted wood structurlist abstract construction or wall hanging sculptural relief titled "Relief No.56" by Jurij Strutynsky. Soft cool pale...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Set of Six Raku Tile Wall Panels
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing set of six Raku pottery wall panels. Depicting a stream flowing between golden hills, each panel is comprised of individual tiles. Those on the top and bottom edges of eac...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Pottery, Wood

Large Eugene Massin Acrylic Lucite Nude Woman Wall Art Light Box Sculpture 45x51
By Eugene Massin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1970s, encased acrylic nude woman wall art sculpture by Eugene Massin (American 1920-2003). This Mid-Century Modern artwork consists of a boxed ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak, Acrylic, Milk Glass

Wall Sculpture by Richard Filipowski
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard E. Filipowski, graduate of the Chicago Institute of Design, hand-sculpted Marquette. Stylized branch composition out of delicate components...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Jere American Post-War Tubular Sail Boat Plaque
Located in New York, NY
American Post-War Design brass tubular design wall plaque of a sail boat with mesh sails. (signed: C JERE 1982)
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Monumental Pair of Brass Scissors in the Style of Carl AuböCk, Unsigned, Hinged
Located in Buchanan, MI
Monumental pair of brass scissors in the style of Carl Auböck, Unsigned. Hinged
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

"Bearded Egyptian, " Vivid and Unique Mosaic Panel, Art Deco Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made up of a rich variety of color-drenched ceramic tesserae, this unique mosaic panel depicts a bearded Egyptian head in profile, his headdress vivid in tones of periwinkle and purp...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brutalist Light Up Metal Wall Sculpture Silas Seandel Attributed Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Silas Seandel attributed light up wall sculpture. Very unusual abstract form with pull chain light giving it a wonderful glow. You will lov...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

"Here Am I, " Highly Important Glass Panel by Edris Eckhardt
By Edris Eckhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A magnificent example of gold-fused, enameled and etched glass, "Here Am I" was created by Edris Eckhardt, one of America's most important women artists in the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold

1970s, Mid-Century Modern, Pop Art, Polished Chrome, Square, 3-D Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large-scale wall sculpture was created in the 1970s and is very much a take on the kaleidoscope with its geometric shapes and forms in a stylized pattern. The use of polished c...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Chrome, Stainless Steel

A Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jere
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A mixed metal wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere, iron, brass cross and copper. An unusual combination and style, measuring 27 1/2"-inches high x 14 3/4"-inches wi...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass, Copper, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Back-Lid Wall Sculpture in the Style of Poliarte
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Back-Lid Applique Wall Sculpture in the style of poliarte from Italy. Beautiful shape and colors in a cubism Style. In good used condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

'Pionier' by Otello Ciulini from the Series Hit Proposals by Studio EF Viareggio
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pionier is a handmade wall piece with built-in light bulbs designed by Otelo Cuillini for Studio EF, Viareggio. It is part of the series Hit Proposals...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

1970s Bronze Artwork
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970S bronze wall decoration mounted on smoked lucite panel
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Murano Glass Abstract Wall Applique by Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Nickel framed Murano glass interior lit wall applique with abstract design by Salviati.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Nickel

Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture Bottle Opener
Located in Westport, CT
Steel wall sculpture extra-large bottle opener cork screw. Curtis Jere signed, circa 1960s the overall size will vary how much you open the cork screw 15'' in picture but can go to 2...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Mid-century Modern wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted 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 wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted sculptures 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 wall-mounted sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Curtis Jeré, Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, and Artisan House. 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 wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $1,800.

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