Mid-Century Modern 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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Collection of Fourteen Art Glass Wrapped Candies by Murano Glass Italy 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A nice collection of fourteen art glass wrapped candies by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. The pieces are in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure various dimens...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Limestone Elephant Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Limestone Elephant Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1970s
Lovely Zoomorphic sculpture from Marbell Design.
Nice limestone with texture.
Overall shapes in a cubist, minimal st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Lioness" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970 Brontosaurus Dinosaur Bassano Italian Pottery White Ceramic Sculpture
By Bassano
Located in Brescia, IT
Brontosaurus Sculpture
Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
1970
White Ceramic in perfect Condiction
Rare edition original vintage : 105/160 exemplary
Stunning object for the children's bedro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Vintage Paolo Soleri Set Of Five Wind Chime Bells C.1960
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare hard to find set of five large wind chime bells designed by Paolo Soleri. Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout with natural age and weathering. Excellent vintag...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Located in Wien, AT
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella" design Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960 Rimini blue
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in taranto, IT
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella," from the RIMINI BLUE series, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in a special glaze blue color, which gives the strong expressiveness of this collection....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture, Signed 1979
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This abstract sculpture has a smooth black, glossy surface and an organic modernist form. The sculpture has a negative space that pierces through its center creating a sense of depth...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Oriental Chrysanthemum Jade Glass Flower Bonsai Tree in Celadon Pot
Located in Palermo, PA
Chinese Republic Jade, Glass, and Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree in Celadon Pot – Mid-20th Century
This exquisite Chinese Republic jade, glass, and hardston...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Mid-Century Modernist Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base Signed
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your collection with the striking Mid-Century Modernist Polished Aluminum Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base, signed EWB Edition #2-6, crafted in America circa 1970. This piec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Bag sculpture vase handcrafted leopard-print Murano glass 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Hand-designed and hand-made Murano glass of great quality and chrome-plated brass frame.
In very good condition.
This purse-shaped sculpture is an exclusive Murano glass vase made e...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso, Stained Glass
Mid Century Figurative Sculpture by Trina Paulus for Abbey Press, 1972
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful handmade sculpture made of wrought iron and walnut by Trina Paulus for Abbey Press in 1972. The maker sticker is on the bottom of the art sculpture.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Dalmatian Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Mid Century Modern Italian terracotta art pottery sculpture. A figural animal work produced circa 1960s depicting a Dalmatian dog modeled seated. Glazed white and black ter...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sven Petersen Kinetic Rosewood Sculpture
By Piet Hein
Located in San Diego, CA
Rosewood kinetic sculpture by Sven Petersen for SAAP. The rosewood ball moves back and forth after pulled and released. Signed SAAP and Denmark on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Signed Bronze Dish by Italian Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Galeria
Located in Chicago, IL
A bronze sculpture / dish by Italian artist Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante Galleria, Milan, Italy, circa 1958. This example is much larger than the usually found sculptural dishes. The...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Rock Crystal, Quartz and Amethyst Brazil
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning hand-carved stone parrot sculpture is a true statement piece, featuring a beautifully detailed bird perched on a natural quartz crystal rock. Crafted in Brazil, the par...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed & Numbered - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Art Deco Style Brass Seahorse Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century seahorse sculpture or object of art crafted in cast brass in a stylized art deco form.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sculpture Stacking Ashtrays 1950s Austrian
By Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ashtray in painted metal, with a green and gold patina. The artist is Walter bosse, and this model is the luxury one.
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sc...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large mid-century impressive wall sculpture by Claire Bataille 1970
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
In their long career, Belgian ( interior) designers and architects Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens have remained true to their starting point: striving for the greatest possible simpl...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished brass paperweight.
Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini Uranium 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 1960s Murano glass rabbit sculpture by the renowned Venetian glassmakers Ferro & Lazzarini.
This retro Murano glass sculpture combines the kitsch style of 1960s Italy with the exceptional Venetian glassmaking skill that has made the island of Murano so famous.
The main glass used in crafting the sculpture is uranium glass, which reveals a beautiful, soft lime-green hue in natural light and becomes luminous, emitting a bright fluorescence under UV light.
The piece is further decorated with a vivid blue ribbon of Murano glass, highlighting the rabbit’s back. Hand-applied details in vibrant scarlet red glass dot the paws, nose, and eyes, creating a vibrant composition of form and colour.
Measuring 10 cm tall, 6.5 cm deep, and 16.5 cm wide, it is in excellent condition with no chips or damage.
A rare and collectible piece of Murano glass art that embodies the style of 1960s Italy with the skill and talent of the Ferro and Lazzarini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
7" Charcoal-Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist
Located in Warrenton, OR
7" Charcoal Black Elephant Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed by the Artist. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***
This is a stellar, modernist sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Mayan Style Mask Sculpture - Unsigned - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mayan style mask form sculpture - featuring a glazed finish and black base - fiberglass structure - unsigned - Mexico - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - n...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Fiberglass
Mid Century Staffordshire Ceramic Spaniel Mantle Dogs 1378 4 From Beswick, 1960s
By Beswick
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two Staffordshire Spaniel Mantle Dogs ceramic figurines was manufactured by the English Beswick manufacture during the 1960s. The catalogue number 1378-4. The figurines a...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Organic Sculpture signed Carol Setterlund
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Carol Setterlund, this sculpture reflects the artist's dedication to form and texture, embodying the essence of mid-century artistry. The natural curves and flowing lines o...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Iron Sculpture in the Style of Chillida, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite abstract sculpture, crafted from iron, is a striking piece inspired by the bold and evocative works of renowned Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida. Made in Spain around 1...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached
Located in Warrenton, OR
Bronze Retriever Dog Sculpture w/ Artist-Signed & Numbered Certificate Attached to the Base's Underside. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLO...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Superb English Bulldog Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
A striking Italian mid-century porcelain sculpture of a seated zebra, circa 1970s. This exquisite work is a sup...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Transparent Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique transparent color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headph...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
Pair of Sommerso Birds on a Branch by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese 1960s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning pair of Cased Uranium Glass Birds sitting on a Branch by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese circa 1960. The beautiful Sommers glass is in the colors t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
California Artist Jan De Swart Abstract Aluminum "Monolith" Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) distressed anodized aluminum "Monolith" sculpture on a custom made solid brass base. The artist created a rich landscape of color and texture on the aluminum...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Hand Zumbusch' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5275 'Zumbusch Hand' Brass Sculpture
Designed in the 1950s, as an homage to German sculptor Kaspar von Zumbusch, this incredibly refined and sculptural bejeweled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candleholder (cat) (Marked)
(The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting)
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Metal Cube Mini Art Sculpture
By Bill Curry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Art Sculpture Cubes Metal
unsigned
8.75 h x 5.25 w x 5 d
Original vintage condition
Refer to images for details
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Eskimo Boy and Eskimo Girl by Lladro, Design Juan Herta, Set of 2, Spain 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lladro Gres Eskimo Boy and Girl, Spain, 1970s.
Lladro gres ''Eskimo Boy'' and ''Eskimo Girl'' figurines.
Design by Juan Herta, issued in 1970, retired in 1...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modernist Brass Bust att. to Oswaldo Guayasamin c 1970/80's
By Constantin Brancusi 2, Oswaldo Guayasamin
Located in New York, NY
High quality cast brass sculpture depicting a stylized face, mounted on a stepped plinth base. Executed in cast brass, this example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to display condition, free of damage or repairs.
We have attributed this piece to the Ecuadorian artist...
Category
Late 20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano glass transparent horse sculpture by Zanella Arnaldo 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Clear Murano glass sculpture depicting a rearing horse, Arnaldo Arnaldo 1980.
Murano Glass Sculpture: Horse by Arnaldo Zanella
This fascinating Murano...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
A large vintage ceramic bust, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A large unglazed ceramic bust, mid to late 20th century. Featuring a man sculpted in an incredibly earthy and expressionist manner, this piece evokes immense emotion. Heavy - over 26...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art.
Archimede Se...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Cast Brass English Bulldog Sculpture Figurine With Dark Patina
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage solid cast brass English Bull Sculpture. Super cute little guy with a dark patina and weighing just under 6 pounds.
Category
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Miniature Owl Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic mid-century 1950s Vienna bronze figurine by Walter Bosse.
This gorgeous small miniature creature with big personality designed by Walter Bosse, an expert craftsman from the golden age of Vienna bronzes is a real beauty. He designed his “black/gold” series of bronze figurines to make “as many people as possible happy.”
Excellent example of a Walter Bosse brass figurine...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1970s Toni Zuccheri Veart Murano Italian Design Glass Sculpture
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Toni Zuccheri
VeArt
Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Sculpture
Perfect condiction
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork on a Wooden Cabinet, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures, pieces and collectibles in a wooden and glass vitrine.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Rhino Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A charming and iconic sculptural piece designed by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli in the 1970s, hand-carved from solid travertine stone. This minimalist rhino showcases Mari’s signa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Mid-century Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Curtis Jeré, and Joel Escalona. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $34 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $1,322.