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Painted and Polished Ceramic Female Bust by Clelia Bertetti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This polished ceramic bust by Clelia Bertetti was made in 1936.
She funded Le Bertetti, a ceramic
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Original Wheel Thrown Hand Painted Ceramic Doodle Spoon Rest
Located in Seattle, WA
This spoon rest has an adorable cartoon doodle in the center. Makers mark on the bottom. Little Oakie Studios is a Seattle based company specializing in Kawaii inspired design. Every...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Elegant Vintage Ceramic Swan Sculptures in Gloss White with Yellow Beak
Located in West Hollywood, CA
are reminiscent of pieces made using Arnel’s popular ceramic molds from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Industrial Ceramic Glove Mold by Shinko of Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive industrial ceramic glove mold by Japnese manufacturer Shinko, circa 1970s. The piece is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic,
Image Sailboat
, West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Verviers, BE
Rusha wall plaque, glazed ceramic, (Image Sailboat) West Germany
Was produced in the 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Pair of Ceramic Figurines of Musicians, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
La Bertetti Torino Italian Ceramic Woman on the Rock
By Cleleia de Bertetti
Located in bari, IT
A ceramic by La Bertetti ogìf Clelia Bertetti Torino from the 1950s.
Clelia Bertetti in 1932
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,519 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Spanish ceramic fountain
Located in Brecht, BE
Typical Albo de Tormes glazed terra cotta fountain, from Salmanca/Spain,
1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
By Leza McVey
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
Partially glazed stoneware
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian VIETRI Majolica Hand Painted Artichoke Ceramic Bohemian Chic
By Vallauris, Vietri
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Vintage Bohemian Chic Italian Majolica Artichoke Figurative Sculpture, hand-painted in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor
By Cortendorf
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking ceramic figure represents an African warrior poised in a dynamic kneeling position
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Glazed Sculpture Ceramic by Elie Van Damme, Belgium, 1960s
By Elie van Damme, Amphora
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic sculpture by Elie Van Damme for Amphora Belgium, 1960s. Large brutalist ceramic art
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Design Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture "Lady" by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
By Jitka Forejtova
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Designer: Jitka Forejtová
- Very good, original
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MCM The lookers Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Scultpure Set By Brad Keeler
By Brad Keeler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green matching California ceramic flamingo tabletop statues by Brad Keeler
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$446 Sale Price
25% Off
Black Faun Wall Decorative Ceramic Mask circa 1950 French Midcentury
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Wall ceramic mask, circa 1950
French midcentury ceramic mask with elegant black ceramic glaze
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Tang Tri-Colored Glazed Tomb Ceramic Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Vintage Chinese Tang tri-color glazed ceramic beautify figure was hand made with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hand-painted ceramic Asian male figures, Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Big Sculpture Egyptian, 1970s Ceramic Italian Design Gold Turquoise
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big particular sculpture Egyptian 1970s ceramic, made of glazed ceramic, with pure gold bottom
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
$2,076 Sale Price
30% Off
art deco ceramic mask circa 1930/1950, monogram, to identify
By Colette Gueden
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
art deco ceramic mask circa 1930/1950, monogram, to identify
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Emiel Laskaris Ceramic Statue Mother and Child Belgium Artist 1970s
By Perignem
Located in Antwerp, BE
Statue of a seated Mother with Child by Emiel Laskaris, St. Niklaas Belgium ca. 1960. Black metallic satin glaze on reddish brown clay. Very graphic and strikingly powerful in appea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic.
Mid-20th century.
Model 503
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue His
Hers Set By Leftons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo statue set by Leftons. The set features two beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$221 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Polished Ceramic Children by Ars Pulchra, Turin, Italy
By Ars Pulchra
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy.
Painted and polished ceramic children, 1950s.
Ars Pulchra. Turin.
It is a vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Open Wing Mother
Child Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic open-wing mother flamingo tabletop pottery statue by Leftons
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$281 Sale Price
25% Off
Ceramic Figural Bird Statue attributed De Santis, Gli Etruschi, Vintage Italy
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural bird statue - attributed to Ivo De Santis by Gli Etruschi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figural Candlestick, Delightful 1950s-Era Ceramic Sculpture with Candleholder
By Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the famous Karlsruhe ceramic works in Germany in the 1950s. She was famous for her approach to glazing
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Helge Christoffersen, own workshop. Unique ceramic figure of a nude young woman.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helge Christoffersen (1925-1965), own workshop.
Unique ceramic figure of a nude young woman with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Yellow Glaze Fruit White Bowl Majolica Topiary Centerpiece Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a wonderfully designed pair of Italian ceramic white footed bowls full of realistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Viking warrior french sculpture in ceramic by Talon Giordano 1980s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Viking warrior sculpture in ceramic - Georgette Talon Giordano - 1980s - French ceramics
Superb
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador Bullfighter Gilded Beautiful
Located in Monrovia, CA
Stunning 1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador The Bullfighter Gilded Beautifully In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
XXL ceramic sculpture (1967) by English Artis Francis Hewlett (1930-2012)
Located in HAARLEM, NL
ceramic piece (side table) by Francis Hewlett (1930-2012). This female figure by Hewlett is from the late
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Hula Girl
Ukele Boy Souvenir Figurines
Located in Van Nuys, CA
vintage collectibles that capture the charm of Hawaiian culture from the mid-century era. Both figurines
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$318 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus Ceramic Sculpture/Relief Frame
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a sculpture/relief of the Virgin Mary holding very tenderly a Baby Jesus who fell asleep. It is attached to an almost square wood frame. The sculpture stand over an oval wood ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Jarl Hesselbarth studio pottery ceramic , native spear and shield
By Jarl Heger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jarl Hesselbarth studio pottery ceramic stone wear sculpture depicting native with spear and shield
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1950s, Creamy Tasseled Trumpet Horn of Plenty Decorative Ceramic Art Deco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Creamy tasseled trumpet horn of plenty vintage ceramic art.
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Flapper Girl Ceramic Powder/ Trinket Box, c1930
s, France
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930's Art Deco ceramic powder box. A rare design and highly sought after. The attention
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walt Disney “Mickey Mouse in His Reading Chair ceramic, Demons
Merveilles
By Walt Disney
Located in Valladolid, ES
Fun and original ceramic Mickey Mouse sitting in his reading chair. This collectible figurine was
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Ico
Luisa Parisi Yellow Ceramic for Zanolli
Sebellin
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
Yellow and white ceramic, designed by Ico Parisi & Luisa Parisi in 1966 for Zanolly & Sebellin
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, (Image Flower arrangement) West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Verviers, BE
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, (Image Flower arrangement) West Germany Was produced in the 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic,
Image of Cranes
West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Verviers, BE
Rusha wall plaque, glazed ceramic, (Image of Cranes) West Germany
Was produced in the 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic Decorative Item by Mollica, Rococo Style, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This group of 7 cherubs are made in Capodimonte lacquered ceramic by Mollica
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture of a Couple of Musicians by Walter Pozzi, 1980s
By Pozzi
Located in Milano, MI
Ceramic figurine depicting a couple of musicians, created by Walter Pozzi in the 1980s
Ø 17 cm Ø
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$541 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Flapper Girl Ceramic Powder/ Trinket Box, c1930
s, France
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930's Art Deco ceramic powder box. A rare design and highly sought after. The attention
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Design Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture "Lady" by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
By Jitka Forejtova
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Designer: Jitka Forejtová
- Very good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Design Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture "Lady" by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
By Jitka Forejtova
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia
- Design: Jitka Forejtova
- Publicated in books a catalogues
- Original good condition, marked by paper label.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Pair of Vintage Turquoise Blue Ceramic Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cute petite pair of vintage turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, circa 1960s. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Menuette Ceramic Sculpture by Lore Friedrich Gronau Majolika Karlsruhe, 1950s
By Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Munich, DE
: 6397, ceramic partially glazed, marked on the bottom.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture of a Sitting Woman by Jitka Forejtová. 1960
s.
By Jitka Forejtova
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Ceramic
Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic sculpture female figure at the Favaro and Cecchetto bath, Italy, 1937
By Favaro Cecchetto
Located in Nicolosi, IT
a significant example of Italian ceramic art of the early twentieth century, which combines artisan
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Colorful Ceramic Harlequin Figure by Otello Rosa for San Polo
By San Polo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosa for San Polo, Venezia
Sculpture Bolted to a Black Ceramic Plinth, Unsigned
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Noel Osheroff Ceramic Mother
Child Sculpture for Robert Maxwell Studio Signed
By Robert Maxwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic studio sculpture by Noel Osheroff for Robert Maxwell Studio, sitting on a solid
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co
By N.S. Gustin Co., Malcolm Leland
Located in San Diego, CA
reputation and became iconic examples of mid-century design. His ceramic bird shelter won the 1955 MOMA Good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Michael Harvey Trompe-l’Oeil Paper Bag Ceramic Vase for Harvey Craft, Queb
By Michel Harvey
Located in Toronto, CA
A rare and highly collectible trompe-l’œil ceramic sculpture by Canadian artist Michael Harvey
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Michael Andersen
Son Boy on Donkey Ceramic Figurine in Persia Glaze
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare Michael Anderssen ceramic figurine executed with Persia glaze. It depicts a boy on a donkey
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic green figure of Sitting boy, Giordano Tronconi, Faenza Italy, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Sitting boy sculpture, green lustro glazed ceramic.
Giordano Tronconi (Faenza, 1932) Italy 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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Midcentury Figurative Ceramic For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury figurative ceramic for your home. A midcentury figurative ceramic — often made from ceramic, earthenware and majolica — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury figurative ceramic, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A midcentury figurative ceramic made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury figurative ceramic that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jitka Forejtova, Hal Fromhold and Jihokera produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Figurative Ceramic?
The average selling price for a midcentury figurative ceramic at 1stDibs is $601, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $3,461 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Figurative-sculptures for You
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.
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