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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
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 b...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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 b...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork N5
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2019.
In original condition.
Scraped metal, rusted and varnished.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton 'Mirror' Sculpture Collection of 12 for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Mirror' Sculpture Collection / Composition of 12 sculptures, for Verpan. Current production.
The Mirror Sculpture wall decorations were designed by Verner Panton for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Ceramic Wall Relief by California Artist Adele Martin, 'Manzanita Tree-Night'
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Wall Relief by California Artist Adele Martin, 'Manzanita Tree-Night' Original one of a kind ceramic wall relief sculpture by California artist Adele Martin, each tile is han...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Curtis Jere Signed Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Giltwood Crescent Moon Wall Sculpture by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Woodcarving sculpture depicting a personified crescent moon in exquisite detail with white gold finish by master woodworker Carlos Villegas.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Curtis Jere Signed Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Signed Raindrops Wall Sculpture.
Can be mounted either Vertically or Horizontally.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Wall Relief by California Artist Adele Martin, 'New Alphabet-Dialog'
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Wall Relief by California Artist Adele Martin, 'New Alphabet-Dialog' Original one of a kind ceramic wall relief sculpture by California artist Ade...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted wood and brass wall-mounted shelf
By Huy Lam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Elevate No. 5", is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Huy Lam's "Elevate" collection. This piece is hand-crafted by the artist in Canada with hand-carved wood fashioned with classic j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Studio Brutalist Glazed Ceramic Wall Mural
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio Brutalist glazed ceramic mural with a black lacquered steel frame. It can be hung vertically or horizontal.
Due to hanging bracket the depth on top is 3” and 2” at bottom, 47...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
C. Curtis Jere World Trade Center Wall Sculpture Metal Art Twin Towers Citiscape
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wayne, NJ
C. Curtis Jere Mid-Century Modern World Trade Center Wall Mount Sculpture / Sculptural Metal Art Twin Towers . Believed to be from 2001 . The Signature and date is difficult to see a...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Framed Art Tall Tabby Cat Wall Sculpture Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Tall Tabby" and is hand carved out of redwood. Mounted in a beautiful handmade redwood frame...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bosko Hrnjak Original Abstract Art Wall Sculpture Wood Carving "Mod Conversation
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Mod Conversa...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Brass Honeycomb Convex Mirror
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A large brass convex mirror with an antique finish is a round mirror with a thick border of textured of brass and a polished brass edge. The mirror is compose of seven convex, meanin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Abstract Art "Strip" Wall Sculpture Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Strip" and i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Global Views Carved Wood Sunburst Wall Art with Convex Mirror
By Global Views
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Striking Sunburst Design in overlapping layers of contrasting colored woods. A large dimensional sunburst form in three overlapping levels with sharp edged rays with a small center ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Studio Brutalist Ceramic Wall Mural
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic wall mural with a black lacquer steel frame.
The glaze colors are lite blue, white and grey tones.
Measurements: 30” Wide , 47.75” ...
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bosko Hrnjak Original Framed Modernist Art Wall Sculpture Carving "Mod Fish" Big
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Mod Fish" and is carved out of redwood with a hand painted Osnaburg canvas. Mounted in a beautiful handmade redwood frame...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Abstract Art Fire Dancers Wall Sculpture Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Fire Dancers" and is hand carved out of redwood. Mounted in a beautiful handmade redwood frame...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bosko Hrnjak Original Abstract Art "Moai Conversation" Wall Sculpture Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved /hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Moai Conver...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
One of a Kind Oval Citrine Crystal Quartz Wall Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional wall mirror made of copper frame all artistically embedded with fine beautiful citrine crystal stone and points, all around oval shape, To make one of a kind beautiful ob...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Copper
Dimensional Modern Wall Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our exceptional modern wall sculpture, masterfully constructed from a harmonious blend of wood and steel. This polished, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Ceramic Wall Relief by California Artist Adele Martin, 'Manzanita Tree-Day'
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic wall relief by California Artist Adele Martin, 'Manzanita Tree-Day' Original one of a kind ceramic wall relief sculpture by California artist Adel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Curtis Jere raindrops wall sculpture signed. Produced early 2007 by Artisan House.
C. Jeré (or Curtis Jeré, often seen without ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Curtis Jere Raindrop Peacock Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Curtis Jere signed and dated raindrop design peacock wall sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Metal, Brass
Sandro 'Pieces' Artwork , 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pieces, 2017
Measures: glass
Measures: 1 1/5 × 3 9/10 × 5 9/10 in
3 × 10 × 15 cm
Contemporary artwork made in Berlin in 2017 by Sandro.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Glass
One of a Kind Large Stan Bitters Ceramic Mural, USA, 2017
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berlin, DE
Strong Mural by Fresno, California Artist Stan Bitters.
Stan Bitters' career in ceramics has spanned six decades. His large-scale works include ceramic wall murals...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Crafted Wet-Cut Mosaic Modern Wall Hanging Plaque Art Sculptural Tiles
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern wall art sculpture by Donald C. Rattino
This work has been featured in several juried art shows since its inception and most recently shown at The Chicago Museum of Contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Wood
Set of 3 Silvered Metal and Wood Wall Panels
Located in Westwood, NJ
A set of three silvered metal and silvered wood framed wall panels, each rectangular frame with a cast branch overlaid on an antiqued hand leafed mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Studio Abstract Glazed Ceramic Mural
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful studio ceramic glazed abstract mural.
The glaze is gray tones colors.
Black lacquered steel frame.
Measurements: 39.63” wide 39.63” high, 1.25” deep.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ramon Horts Minimalism Metal Artwork 1/3 N 001
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalism artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2017. For a solo Exhibition.
Signed by himself in engraving punch.
Stripping metal...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of Wall Hanging Panels in Matte White Lacquer Indoor / Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
A set of 2 mirrored indoor and outdoor fiberglass 3D wall panel lacquered in white with aged finish to highlight the detailing of the sculpture.
Resi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork 1/5 N 023
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist large artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2016. For a solo exhibition.
Signed by hi...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Framed Wall Mirror in Exclusive Textured Gold Finish / Led Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Single Indoor and outdoor fiberglass 3D Wall Panel lacquered in white with aged finish to highlight the detailing of the sculpture.
Resin reinforced wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Ramon Horts Large Artwork 1/5 N 002
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, minimalism large artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2016. For a solo exhibition.
Signed by himself in en...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork N2
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2019.
In original condition.
Scraped metal, rusted and...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork N1
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2019.
In original condition.
Scraped metal, rusted and varnished.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ramon Horts Artwork One N 002
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, minimalism artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2017. For a solo exhibition.
Signed by himself in engraving ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Filigree Elm Window Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant vintage filigree mid-century modern elm wood panel. The window art features elm grain and stunning details that give this piece an organic yet dramatic look. Vintage architectural salvage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Elm
Ramon Horts Large Artwork 3/2 N 003, 2017
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, minimalism large metal artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona in 2017 for a solo exhibition.
Signed by himself in engraving punch.
Scraped me...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork N4
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2019.
In original condition.
Scraped metal, rusted and varnished.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork N3
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2019.
In original condition.
Scraped metal, rusted and...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Polished Steel Sculptural Wall Panel
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural backlit wall panel composed of polished steel featuring slits arranged in parallel.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Linda Maxson California Artist Ceramic Plaque Depicting a Bird
Located in Miami, FL
Linda Maxson California artist ceramic plaque depicting a bird
Offered for sale is a ceramic bas relief plaque by the Palm Desert, California artist Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ramon Horts Minimalist Contemporary Artwork N3
By Ramon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Horts, Minimalist artwork.
Structures of metal compositions made in Barcelona, circa 2019.
In original condition.
Scraped metal, rusted and...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Metal Wall Sculpture "Stratum" Made and Signed by Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stunning piece of art by the famous American wall sculpture specialist Curtis Jeré depicting a particularly colorful layer of the earth. It is made of steel with enamel.
It dates fr...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Polished Steel Sculptural Wall Panel
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural backlit wall panel composed of polished steel featuring slits arranged in quadrants.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Anne Rose Regenboog Cubes Cross Set, Den Haag, 2015
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a set of 3 steel oxidated cubes designed and made by Anne Rose Regenboog, Den Haag 2015. These cubes are made of steel and are finished with oxidation to provoke the rust...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Sapele Wood Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Hempe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large sapele wood abstract construction by the artist Hempe.
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
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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