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Brutalist Owl in Tree Sculpture on Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brutalist Owl in Tree Sculpture on Wood Base "nice color and size"
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hans van Eerd Abstract Modern Sculpture Holland 1974
By Brancusi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Intruiging and tall sculpture made by Dutch artist Hans van Eerd in 1974.  The sculpture is made of
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Wabi Sabi Xl Spoon with Wooden Handle, Mid-Century Modern, Rustic, 1950 s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient Landbouwtool; France; Wabi-Sabi; Agricultural tool; Mid-Century Modern; Wabi-Sabi XL
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Greg Copeland Style of Frank Stella First Edition Acrylic Sculpture Mid Century
By Greg Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Greg Copeland wall-mounted acrylic sculpture is very rare. According to the etched signature
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian black panther sculpture in thick wood. Italy 1980s
Located in Catania, CT
Italian sculpture in wood portraying a black panther. The head can be rotated in different
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1960s Robert Berks Sculpture Bust John F Kennedy JFK Miami Beach Mid-Century Art
By Robert Berks
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is a rare 1965 presentation award bust of JFK. A wonderful piece of mid-century historical
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin, Wood

Brutalist Abstract Wood Steel Sculpture by Rick Lussier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wood, patinated steel and iron sculpture by Rick Lussier, circa early 1980s. This unusual example
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, Animal Owl, Zoomorphic Design, France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, Animal Owl, Zoomorphic Design, France 1970s The sculpture was made by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood

California Modern Enameled Bird Family Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Modern Enameled Bird Family Sculpture by Curtis Jere
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Piero Ruggeri abstract modern iron sculpture Italy 1970
By G. Ruggeri
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Impressive abstract modern iron sculpture made by Piero Ruggeri in his own atelier in Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Toguna Sculpture in Burnt Oak on Metal Base by Dogon People, Mali
Located in New York, NY
This captivating mid-century Toguna sculpture, crafted by the Dogon people of Mali, reflects the
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Vintage 1970s Malian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Brass Unicorn Sculpture Figurine on Black Wood Base
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A stunning embodiment of myth and mid-century glamour, this brass unicorn captures motion and
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Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, 1970s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Almelo, NL
example of Mid-Century Modern surrealism, this sculptural hand chair, carved entirely from solid wood
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

MCM Ash Wood Moose / Reindeer Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in San Diego, CA
A MCM ash wood moose / reindeer sculpture by Kaija Aarikka of Finland, circa 1970s. The sculpture
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Wood Slab Plinth
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modernist bronze bird sculpture on a wooden plinth. Gorgeous blue enamel finish. Heavy and finely
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
By Arne Tjomsland, Kay Bojesen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage cubist wood signed sculpture by Dr. Graham, circa 2004
Located in Asheville, NC
Outstanding block sculpture made by Dr. Graham in 1966. Signed 20.5”H x 10.5”W x 12.5”D
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Josecho López Llorens Geometric Black Lacquered Pine Wood Sculpture
By Josecho López Llorens
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modern geometric sculpture model "Spiral 11008" designed by Josecho López Llorens. Made of pine
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculpt...

Materials

Pine

"Capanno" Sculpture in Lime Wood by Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy 1974
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
necessary to be able to interpret this object/sculpture in addition to its aesthetic qualities. Design This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Carved And Painted Plaster Portrait Head In Relief
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the back mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is classic Mid Century.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Carved Ebony Root Wood Figural Dancer Mounted Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
Alexandre Noll style abstract female nude figural sculpture mounted on Lucite square base
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Ebony

Figurative Sculpture Mounted on Wood in the Style of Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing Figurative sculpture in the style of Giacometti. The piece has a very nice
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Relief by K. Nykänen, Finland, 1972
Located in Helsinki, FI
of the sculptor. This impressive block of solid teak wood has been carved beautifully, giving it an
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century Italian Alabaster Grape Cluster, Sold by Svenskt Tenn
Located in Knivsta, SE
Mid-20th Century Italian Alabaster Grape Cluster, Sold by Svenskt Tenn A beautiful and sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

De Stijl Firenze Wood and Metal Bird Goose Sculpture, circa 1970
By De Stijl
Located in Atlanta, GA
, carved wood. The goose has black glass eyes. The sculpture has a realistic posture and whimsical
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mike Myron Nevelson Wood Sculpture, Son of Louise Nevelson
By Mike Nevelson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wood sculpture/cigarette lighter by Myron "Mike" Nevelson (1922-2019), son of Louise Nevelson
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Five Andy Warhol Skateboard Decks 31.75" x 8" Mid Century Modern Pop Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 5 Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup Can Pop Art skateboard decks by The Skateroom in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. They each measure 31.75"H x 8...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted S...

Materials

Wood, Maple

Michele Zaza "La Forma dell Aurora" Wood Sculpture, Italy, 1990s
Located in Naples, IT
Lacquered wood sculpture made by the artist Michele Zaza in the 1990s. Michele Zaza was born in
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture Profile of a Woman Face by Sacha S. Schnittmann
By Sacha S. Schnittmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
the market. Schnittmann also worked with mid-century architect Meyer Loomstein, placing his WPA
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hand Sculpture by Antoni Abad in Wood and Mixed Media
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wooden Sculpture in black featuring a central hand within a framework and containing metal coins by
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sculpture Lost Territory by Almar Arvidsson, Sweden, 1960s, Copper, Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
Almar Arvidsson Sculpture 'Lost Territory' by Almar Arvidsson, Sweden, 1960s. Signed.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Architectural 1980s Dutch Constructivist Solid Wood Sculpture, De Stijl
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This solid wood sculpture, commissioned by the city of The Hague, evokes architecture with its
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mexican Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Sculpture Signed Genaro Alvarez
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Houston, TX
Large Mexican Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Sculpture Signed Genaro Alvarez. Our mid century modern wall
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Sculpture, Large Table Ornament. Vintage
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Based on his world re known piece the "Hand Chair", this large artistic hand sculpture also
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Rare Lime Wood Sculpture by Giuseppe Rivadossi 1/60 1974
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
: 1950s Place of origin: Italy Style: Mid Century Modern Material and techniques: Lime Wood Condition
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Bronze Art Nuragica Sardinia 1960s Wood Base Priestess
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture in bronze Art Nuragica Sardinia 1960s wood base priestess.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture in Bronze Art Nuragica Sardinia 1960s Wood Base Chieftain
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture in bronze art Nuragica Sardinia 1960s wood base Chieftain.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sailing Boat Sculpture Wood Copper Austrian Midcentury Design, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Sailing boat with two masts Designed and executed by Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Vienna. copper sails, brass anchor and masts, wooden boat deck circa 1950s marked undernea...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Contemporary Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, reclaimed wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...

Materials

Wood, Oak

20th Century Signed Ceramic Figure Sculpture
By Clyde Burt
Located in Dallas, TX
Very beautifully done, three figures. Signed RZ in base, possibly Roger Zellner. Clyde Burt style as well.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Colorful Modernist Mixed Woods "Last Supper" Plaque / Wall Sculpture Mosaic
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and colorful modernist wood "Last Supper" plaque / wall sculpture mosaic, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Salvadoran Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lovely Vintage Black Abstract Sculpture Wood Johnny Mattsson, Midcentury, Sweden
By Johnny Mattsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed by the famous wooden sculptor Johnny Mattsson in Gävle, Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Flamingo Figurine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Additional information: Materials: Wood Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Last Supper Talleres Monasticos Wall Plaque EMAUS
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century Mexican modernism last supper modern abstract art plaque by
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Brass

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Cow Figurine Sculpture by Sveistrup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Birch, Walnut

Modern Art Surrealist Bronze Sculpture Jack Zajac USA
By Jack Zajac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in abstract forms. This piece is from a series called 'Resurrections'. Cast Bronze on wood base. Not
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pedro Friedeberg 1970 s Gold Leaf and Wood Hand - Sun Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's carved wood with gold leaf "hand - sun" sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg. Signed on the base
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand-Made Vintage Boomerang, Australia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
mid-20th century. Original wood. Hand-made. Total dimensions: 1 x 44 x 18 cm. Mint
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wire Table Top Horse Sculpture Mounted on a Wood Base
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large table top wire horse sculpture. 1960s. Artist is unknown to us, but this is very well done
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Joel Escalona Unseen Force No42 Contemporary Dark Wood Sculpture
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona Unseen Force No42 Contemporary Dark Wood Sculpture ——— This monolithic sculpture
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Abstract Stone Horse Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract stone sculpture in the style of Noguchi. The sculpture consists of two stone pieces set
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Sig De Tonancour Burled Myrtle Wood Sculpture Signed And Dated 1992
Located in Monrovia, CA
Myrtle Wood. This Amazing Sculpture Is Named "OPHELIA". This Vintage Art Object Is Gracefully Sculpted
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Bronze Mounted Elephant Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant sculpture with raised trunk mounted on a wood base. The which shows some wear consistent
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Tall Driftwood Freestanding Sculpture with Metal Leaves and Carved Wood Birds
Located in Miami, FL
. There are two hand carved birds perching on the wood. The sculpture is in wonderful condition and bring
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage American Studio Craft Dean Santner Alligator Wood Puzzle Sculpture 1970s
By Dean Santner
Located in Troy, MI
Articulated Puzzle Pal Alligator sculpture by California Artist and Craftsman Dean Santner circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Geometric Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture - France - 1970s
By Sori Yanagi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
well as mid-century abstract sculpture, this rare piece transcends its playful origins to become a
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century modern wood sculpture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every item from our selection of mid century modern wood sculpture was constructed with great care. There are 1259 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century modern wood sculpture you’re looking for, while we also have 24 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of mid century modern wood sculpture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of mid century modern wood sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Curtis Jere, Mario Dal Fabbro and Evelyn Ackerman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wood Sculpture?

A piece of mid century modern wood sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $195,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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 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.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Wood Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.