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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1990s
Vintage C. Jeré Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Brushed Steel Table Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage contemporary modern Curtis Jeré clear lacquered brushed steel metal abstract form table sculpture on dome black metal base. Sculpture mounts into base, by a steel pin, which ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Steel

Curtis Jere Pop Art Slotted Spoon
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1992, giant copper and brushed aluminum spoon wall sculpture. Great vintage condition, signed and dated
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Copper

Curtis Jeré Brutalist Jazz Band Wall Sculpture for Artisan House, USA, 1991
Located in Lisboa, PT
This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA in 1991. It is made of black painted metal and represents a jazz band. Curtis Jeré was the shar...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Ceramic Wall Plate by Bjørn Wiinblad Warsteiner Edition Concertina 1993
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Exclusive and tasteful wall plate by Bjørn Wiinblad for Exclusiv Design, Warsteiner Edition 1993, Concertina. A colorful and exotic scene shows us a veiled Arabic woman...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Original Hand Made Art Mask Jean-Paul Belmondo
Located in Oakland, CA
Original Hand Made Art Mask, a lifelike image of French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo. This mask is very dimensional with great artistic details and a natural...
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1990s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Paint, Paper

Fornasetti Sun King Wall Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale wall art, designed by Piero Fornasetti for Compagnia del Tabacco, Italy, circa 1995. In association with Barnaba Fornasetti in 1995, the Compagnia del Tabacco constructed these wall plaques using Fornasetti designed...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Silk, Plastic

Rare Vintage C. Jere Abstract Wall Sculpture of Native Americans Indians
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Curtis Jere copper metal wall sculpture with abstract Indians and teepees, has southwest vibe. Made of copper, brass and steel with white and black paint. Signed and dated 19...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Steel, Brass, Copper

Curtis Jere Large Gold Leaf Wall Applique, 1991
Located in Hastings, GB
Monumental leaf wall applique, hand crafted by C Jere in their California based workshop, and fully signed C Jere 1991 The huge brass leaves are intricately cut and bonded together ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Curtis Jere Tree Branch Chrome and Brass Sculptural Metal Wall Sculpture, 1990s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Curtis Jere tree of life chrome and brass sculptural metal wall sculpture. Features an arrangement of light and airy tree branches with reflec...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Guzzini Stone CD Rack Wall Shelf by Enzo Calabrese circa 1999 by Guzzini, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare CD Rack named Guzzini Stone features 65 slots for Compact Discs. The wall shelf was designed by Enzo Calabrese, circa 1999 and was produced by Guzzin...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plastic

"the Piano" Wall-Mounted Piece by Curtis Jere
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen wall-mounted music themed piece by Curtis Jere. Made of brass. Painted steel. Signed c jere 1994.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

"the Piano" Wall-Mounted Piece by Curtis Jeré
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Rare wall-mounted piece by Curtis Jeré. Made of brass. Signed.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Paul Evans Style Welded Sculpted Steel Polychrome Wall Art unsigned
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
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...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

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Unmatching Pair of Majolica Ceramic Trompe L'oeil Crab Lobster Wall Plates
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Curtis Jere Carousel Horses Metal Wall Sculpture, Signed & Dated, 1987
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12 Month Wall Plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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Ceramic Wall Sculpture: 'Leaf' / By Olivia Barry
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ceramic Wall Sculpture 19” x 12” x 4” matte white glaze over white earthenware 2023 mounting bracket attached on reverse please see Sconces for the wired, illuminated leaf of t...
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Signed Curtis Jere Starburst POM POM Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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Brass Curtis Jere Tree Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
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1980s Curtis Jere Brutalist Nail Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Brutalist Nail Sculpture by Curtis Jere. Signed Jere ‘86. Unique Copper sculptures within a sculpture. Nice visual impact.
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Curtis Jere Signed Raindrops Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Signed Raindrops Wall Sculpture. Can be mounted either Vertically or Horizontally. A matching pair available. Please contact if you w...
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Rare Sea Village Wall Art by Curtis Jere, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed c. Jere sculpture of waterfront village with church and town connected by a bridge. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer. Age-appropriate wear, patina.
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Wall Mounted Wall Sculpture Ceramic Glazed, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful expression of the depiction of a Family, Father, Mother and Child. This is an unique wall mounted ceramic sculpture in ceramic in black, grey with blue accent glazed.
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Mid-Century Modern Large Sculptural Spoon & Fork 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.
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Located in Virginia Beach, VA
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C. Jeré mid century modern brass metallic birds signed wall sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Curtis Jeré “Seagulls” brass wall sculpture. Often referred to as “Birds in Flight”. Originally designed in 1960, this particular design is a classic. Si...
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Rare Higgins Glass "Jumping Johnny" Figure
Located in Highland, IN
Michael and Frances Higgins’ fused glass creations are remarkable for their beauty, depth and innovative methods of creation. This rare piece named "Jumping Johnny" is an articulated...
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Vintage Mid Century Curtis Jere Raindrops Flowers Metal Sculpture Signed, 1990
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Curtis Jere Raindrops and flowers metal sculpture with Signature and dated 1990. Great classic mid century 3-D accent metal piece. Dimensions: 28" W ...
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Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jere Waterfall Wall Sculpture, 1991
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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Flipper Dolphin Wall Sculpture in Red Birch Wood by Rob Roy San Diego CA, 1994
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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Curtis Jeré “Birds in Flight” Large Brass Wall Sculpture, Signed, 1994
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Midcentury Contemporary Ceramic Tile Mosaic Panel Cobra, Style Corneille
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Vintage ceramic tile artwork featuring an abstract design of a woman with a bird in cobalt-blue, white, black, brown, yellow, orange and green. Black and gold frame. 1990s, stunning ...
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Signed Mirrored Mosaic Cityscape NYC Skyline Sculpture Mirror George Norbor
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mirrored wall art showing a city skyline with layered strips of mirror creating a three dimensional view. Signed by George Norbor 1990 at top left. Great condition save for on littl...
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Contemporary Modern Aluminum Copper Wall Sculpture Bird Relief Signed Jere 1990s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a brilliant, aluminum/copper/metal, hanging wall sculpture relief of birds, signed and dated Curtis Jere, 1996. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 8...
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Mixed-Media Modernist Sculpture /Painting Hand Executed by Duayne Hatchett "SKY"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing mixed-media modernist sculpture /painting hand executed by Duayne Hatchett, titled, sky.... Wood, acrylic and fabric... Powerful image, Duayne Hatchett has developed a personal mode of expression that defines physical beauty and solicits a universal response. His work has encompassed a broad and diverse artistic spectrum, from the Mexican influenced printmaking and painting of the late 1940s to the found object junk metal sculpture of the 1950s and early 1960s, to the architectonic sculpture and Minimalist painting of the 1960s through 1970s, and on to the abundant paintings, sculpture and printmaking of the last forty years. His unique visual language has been created through the ingenious manipulation of various materials, the discovery of techniques and processes, and the invention of tools. This is work that conveys a powerful, clear, and unified expression of form, reflecting our environment specifically and generally. His artworks invite both interaction and contemplation, allowing us to unlock our memories and our senses through the act of observation. Duayne Hatchett Solo Exhibitions 2009 Duayne Hatchett:Form, Pattern & Invention, a Retrospective, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo, NY 1993 Works On Paper Plus; Goldman/Greenfield Gallery, Daemen College, Buffalo, NY 1992 Recent Paintings and Drawings; Alexander Hogue Gallery, Univerity of Tulsa, Tulsa, Ok 1991 Abstract Paintings by Duayne Hatchett; Barbara Schuller Gallery, Buffalo, NY 1990 Duayne Hatchett, New Paintings; Concept Art Gallery, Pittsburg, PA 1987 Crossing Dimensions, Paintings and Sculpture; Adams Art Gallery, Dunkirk, NY 1982 Duayne Hatchett Sculpture and Paintings; Michael C. Rockefeller Art Center, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 1982 Recent Paintings and Drawings; University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 1980 Photography and Sculpture; Flint Institute of Art, Flint, MI 1979 Duayne Hatchett; Nina Freudenheim Gallery, Buffalo, NY 1977 Sculpture; Nina Freudenheim Gallery, Buffalo, NY 1975 Duayne Hatchett: Recent Paintings and Sculpture; David Gallery,Pittsford, NY 1975 Duayne Hatchett: Recent Paintings; OK Harris Gallery, NYC 1974 Duayne Hatchett: Recent Paintings and Sculpture, Albright-Knox Art Museum, Buffalo, NY 1973 Duayne Hatchett, RIT Sculpture Invitational, Bevier Gallery, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 1970 Hatchett; Royal S. Marks Gallery, LTD. NYC 1969 Hatchett; Royal S. Marks Gallery, LTD. NYC 1969 Hatchett: Drawings; Tulsa, Unversity, Tulsa, OK 1968 Hatchett; Royal S. Marks Gallery, LTD. NYC 1968 Artist At Work; Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio 1966 Hatchett; Royal S. Marks Gallery, LTD. NYC Selected Group Shows 2013 Hatchett3, Indigo Gallery, Buffalo, NY 1998 Soledad Salame, Duayne Hatchett,Carmen Einfinger, Gloria Ortiz Hernandez; Jacqueline Rothschild Fine Art, NYC 1994 Group Exhibition; Anderson Gallery, Buffalo, NY 1994 In Western New York; Albright-Knox Art Gallery; Buffalo, NY 1991 Group Exhibition; Adams Art Gallery; Dunkirt, NY 1990 The Eloquent Object; The Evolution of American Art in Craft Media Since 1945; The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan 1989 The Eloquent Object; The Loch Haven Art Center; Orlando, FL 1989 The Eloquent Object; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmand, VA 1989 In Western New York, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY 1988 The Eloquent Object; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MASS 1988 The Eloquent Object;, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, ILL 1987 The Eloquent Object; Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK 1987 Ten Perspectives; An Exhibition of Scupture currated by Robert Booth, Adams Gallery, Dunkirt, NY 1987 The Wayward Muse; Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY 1985 Invitational Sculpture Exhibition; Gallery Bridgestone; Toranto, Canada 1984 Selections from the Permanent Collection; Burchfield Art Center, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY 1984 6 Sculptors from Western New York; Gallery Bridgestone; Toronto, Canada 1983 The Sculptor As Draftsman; Selections From The Permanent Collection; Whitney Museum of American Art, NY NY 1982 Outside of New York City; From Drawings to Sculpture; Lowe Art Gallery, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 1981 Outdoor Sculpture at the Aquarium of Niagra; Niagra Falls...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Paint, Fabric, Wood

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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