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Michael Frances Higgins Fused Art Glass Mobile, Signed
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your mid-century modern space with our Exceptional 12 pieces fused multi-color glass mobile, signed Higgins Studio. Handcrafted by renowned artisans Michael and Frances Higgi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Art Glass

Large Vintage Hollywood Decor Aluminum "Star Spindle" Film Reel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage film real whose spindles form a star (ca. 1940s, USA). Impressive piece of Hollywood decor in an uniquely large size (42" Diameter) with good signs of age/patina (original we...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Aluminum

Space Race Moon Landing July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Large Brutalist Steel Sculpture
By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, Nasa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique and very large, One of a kind - Mid-Century period Brutalist Artisan made & hand crafted Space Sculpture paying homage to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Brutalis...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez
By Cesar
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Hand crafted bronze, brass and enamel wall hanging or mobile by Chilean artist Cesar Vasquez.
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1960s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass, Copper, Enamel

Rotating transparent acrylic sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, Argentina 1969
By Rogelio Polesello
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Transparent acrylic sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, with a moving cubic center. This particular piece plays with optical illusion due to transparency and light bounces. A little abou...
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20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Acrylic

Vintage Set of Chinese Jade Carved Horse Drawn Carriage Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This set of Chinese Jade carved horse drawn carriage are hand crafted with exquisite detail. They were carved with a "thallium tool" and jade-resolving sand by skilled craftsmen in t...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Jade

Scultura cinetica italiana modern in plastica gialla di Franco Costalonga 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Scultura cinetica composta da un tubolare in plastica giallo senape e una sfera con all’interno una bacchetta di radio che genera fasci di colore giallo. Realizzata da Franco Costalo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Art Glass, Plastic

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry. This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand car...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Windmill with inscription, early 20th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Carved model windmill with inscription, early 20th C.
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20th Century Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Invertible Cube Signed, Colored and Handmade by Paul Schatz, 1898-1979
By Paul Schatz
Located in Munster, NRW
The invertible cube, signed, colored and handmade by Paul Schatz, 1898-1979. Anthroposoph, Artist & Mathematician, (authenticity confirmed by Paul Schatz Foundation). Measures...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Paper

Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design
By Huffy Corp.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design.. Amazing design,, All original,, Nice condition,,great riding bike,, probably can use a good tune up..
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Steel

Venini Murano glass incolor hourglass circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible Venini Murano glass incolor hourglass circa 1950.
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Murano Glass

1950 s Wood Motorcycle Model
Located in New York, NY
Unique motorcycle model with moving parts, fully constructed in wood. New Hampshire, circa 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco WWII Military Strategy Chalk Teaching Globe on Stand by Denoyer-Geppert
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare art deco WWII military strategy chalk teaching globe by Denoyer-Geppert with period chrome stand, circa 1940s. The globe is in good condition with original paint; there are seve...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Chrome, Steel

Contemporary Art Armchair Elica L / R Black Leather by Paolo Portoghesi
By Paolo Portoghesi, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Elica is another of Portoghesi’s limpid creations, defined by his poetics of the perceptive, dynamic fields of the directional lines. His poetics are, in turn, defined by various inf...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Art Regina Armchair in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma
By Urano Palma, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
So many chairs, so many benches, so many big tables, all with the wrinkled skin of old tree trunks or of rusted metal sheet. The chair is probably the central symbol of this universe...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Velvet, Wood

Beautiful Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Signed. A unique piece from a celebrated artist. Unique attribute to thi...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Moving Sculpture of I Ching Energies by Equipo Zarpa, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fascinating steel sculpture composed of a rotating body where to place the twelve rods that will form the trigrams resting on the marks on the base. The origin of the IChing comes fr...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Steel

Vintage 1960s Modernist Inspired Handcrafted Hanging Wall Sculpture/Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960s Modernist inspired handcrafted hanging wall sculpture / room divider by New Zealand Artist Andrew Reid. circa 1990s. Features a combination of geometric shapes with ro...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Michael and Frances Higgins Multicolored Mobile, Fused Art Glass
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art glass mobile designed and made by Michael and Frances Higgins, 1950s. Great color combination in blue, orange, purple and pink. Very good condition with a few signs of handling. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Nylon, Art Glass

Vintage Wood Survey Measuring Large Stick by Lenner
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find a rare vintage wood measuring stick by Lenner.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Aluminum

French Hand Made Antique Stained Glass Window Panel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French hand made antique stained glass window panel This lovely Artisan made piece has been made from 19th century Green Iridescent and Etched Glass, skilfully set to make a Diamo...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Vintage Green Wooden Door from Capri
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful Italian wooden door from Capri belonging to the 1960s, in a beautiful rustic chic style. The door is a classic rectangular door, but lower than the current norm because ho...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass

Holmegaard Handmade Glass Relief / Sun Catcher Abstract Motif "Summer", 1975
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade glass relief or sun catcher made for Holmegaard Glassworks 150th anniversary in 1975. Mounted in original cast iron holder. "The Seasons" were produced in 2500 numbere...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Iron

Early 20th Century Wood Water Wheel from Kerala, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large antique water wheel from Kerala, India. This Kerala water wheel which stands approximately 6.75 ft tall, also known as a "chakram chavittal," would have originally been used ...
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20th Century Indian Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Jack Brubaker Hanging Iron and Brass Candle Mobile Sculpture
By Jack Brubaker
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, dramatic and very powerful hanging Sculpture by Jack Brubaker (Am., 20th-21st C). Craftsman designed inventive iron fixture with long stemmed Calla Lily flowers bound with a...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass, Iron

Stainless Steel "Ribbon" Sculpture by E. David Hershler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stainless steel ribbon sculpture by American artist Elijah David Herschler, the piece is to be hung from the ceiling. Good condition. Measurements: 28 long x 8" wide ...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Pino Castagna Cannetto Murano Glass Bamboo Sculpture
By Berengo Studio, Pino Castagna
Located in Southampton, NY
Pino Castagna 'Cannetto' Murano glass bamboo sculpture Murano glass, blown, multi color underlay, iron, wood, cast metal Italy, c 1990-2000 Design: Pino Castagna (born 1932) - Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

1980s Brass Steel and Aluminum Swirled Sculpture on Swivel Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s brass steel and aluminum Swirled sculpture on Swivel base Composition base swivels and turns 360degrees - weighted base.
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1980s Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Composition, Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Six Blenko Glass Zodiac Box
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Set of Blenko art glass zodiac plaques. Being sold individually. There are: 2 Taurus 1 Aries 2 Cancer 1 Libra.  
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Replogle Globes
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century Replogle globe on wrought iron base (N,S,E,W represented on stand) in the manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1960s. The globe is in good condition and measures 17"D; the base, ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Rare Bill Curry Cattail Room Divider / Sculpture for Design Line 29 Cattails
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Cattail Sculpture / Room divider designed by Bill Curry for Design Line,,Featuring 29 metal rods with beautifully shaped and painted oval tops..Amazing colors ,, shade...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Acrylic Sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, Argentina, 1969
By Rogelio Polesello
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of acrylic sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, Argentina, 1969. Untitled, both with magnifying acrylic effect. Iron base. Dimensions of each one: 220 cm height, 88 cm width, 5 cm ...
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1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Acrylic

Large Curtis C Jere Brass Spray Sculpture on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wayne, NJ
Large Curtis C Jere brass spray sculpture on marble base ribbon forms with rods. Unsigned. many times from cleaning, the signature gets worn off through the years.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Whimsically Crafted "Steampunk" Sewing Machine Tractor Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazingly creative sculpture is made from industrial components, including a vintage sewing machine. This masterpiece was made by Mr. T. Falk, who is 88 years old and creates on...
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1990s American Steampunk Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Ib Geertsen Mobile Produced by the Artist in Denmark
By Ib Geertsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare mobile by Ib Geertsen, (1919-2009). Produced by the artist in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Albert Chubac, Important Geometric Sculpture, France, circa 1960
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Important geometric sculpture, Painted wood, France, circa 1960. Measures: Height 111 cm, width 60 cm, depth 35 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Wood

Royal Dutch Navy Grumman Avanger TBM3 1960 Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Big and beautiful 1960 Grumman Avenger TBM3 Royal Dutch Navy airplane model. This beautiful replica once flew with remote control and it comes without remote control. It has not been...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Plastic, Wood

1980s Brass Ribbon Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s brass ribbon abstract sculpture on marble base Brass sculpture can turn on base.
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1980s Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern splendid aquarium with two colorful fish and controlled bubble by Murano. Made in Italy in the late 1970s. A very heavy glass sculpture. O-544-335
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Sculpture for Architects by Giò Pomodoro
By Gio Pomodoro
Located in Milan, Italy
Plumb line sculpture in brass and wood produced in 1970. Numbered and signed Giò Pomodoro. Produced for the company Torno S.P.A. Biography Giò Pomodoro: Brother of the famous sculpt...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass

Sculpture for Architects by Giò Pomodoro
By Gio Pomodoro
Located in Milan, Italy
Brass and wood sculpture "Livella" produced in 1970. Numbered and signed Giò Pomodoro. Produced for the company Torno S.P.A. Biography Giò Pomodoro: Brother of the famous sculptor A...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass

1960s Tall Italian Brass Obelisk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s tall Italian brass obelisk.
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1960s Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass

1970s Formula 1 Car Sculpture Made with Assorted Old Mechanical Metal Pieces
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Formula 1 car sculpture made with assorted old mechanical metal pieces: cars, bikes, lawnmowers, etc.
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1970s Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Eye Catching Lucite Sailboat Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek Lucite sculpture of a sailboat, signed and numbered 362/500 by Eugene Brignola. The sails move and the hull is decorated with a blue stripe.
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1990s American Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Lucite

1970s Helicopter Sculpture Made with Assorted Old Mechanical Metal Pieces
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s helicopter sculpture made with assorted old mechanical metal pieces: cars, bikes, lawnmowers, etc.  
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1970s Tank with Cannon Sculpture Made with Assorted Old Mechanical Metal Pieces
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s tank with cannon sculpture made with assorted old mechanical metal pieces: cars, bikes, lawnmowers, etc.  
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Iron

1970s Formula 1 Car Sculpture Made with Assorted Old Mechanical Metal Pieces
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Formula 1 car sculpture made with assorted old mechanical metal pieces: cars, bikes, lawnmowers, etc.  
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Sonja Blomdahl Nordstrom Christmas Ornament Art Glass Blown Orb Sphere Spiral
By Sonja Blomdahl 2
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1996 Limited edition, hand blown, Christmas ornament, by renowned glass artist, Sonja Blomdahl exclusively for Nordstrom. The ornament is signed by the artist, Sonja 96' It is in ros...
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1990s American International Style Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "TOTEM", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Albert Chubac, cinetic sculpture, "Cage", Painted iron, circa 1980, France. Measures: Height 52 cm, depth 10 cm, width 10 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After stud...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Iron

Albert Chubac, Cinetic Sculpture, "Cage", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Albert Chubac, cinetic sculpture, "Cage", Painted iron, circa 1980, France. Measures: Height 37 cm, depth 11 cm, width 11 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Geneva in 1920. After stud...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Iron

Modern Complex Tools Group Sculpture Welded Tools
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern sculpture of real and old welded together tools. In style of Feliciano Bejar.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Harry Bertoia Gold Plated Bronze Diagonal Double Tonal Sonambient Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptor and Artist Harry Bertoia gold plated bronze Sonambient sculpture, diagonal double tonal, circa 1965. Two groupings of thin rods at different angles on poured slab of bronze....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze and Aluminum Sculpture "The Flame"
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and aluminum sculpture and brass, rotating, "the flame." Nameless.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Art by Araun Gordijn Fuel Pomp and VW Door
Located in Delft, NL
Art by Araun Gordijn Fuel Pomp and VW Door Art, Fuel pomp connected to a VW door Two pieces Made of wood, plastic and glass Made by Araun Gordijn born in 1947 Amsterdam Hand made ob...
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Late 20th Century Dutch American Classical Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small ‘Mouse’ Stabile Sculpture by Margery Kahn 1950
By Margery Kahn
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Table top and of a diminutive size, signature stamped on underside of top. Margery worked during the mid-20th century at the Met in NYC.
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Sculpture by Yaacov Agam, Entitled "Reflecting Space"
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A stunning sculpture by Yaacov Agam Isreali, b. 1928 - Entitled "Reflecting Space", 1978.
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1970s Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

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Vintage Kinetic Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage kinetic sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage kinetic sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Vintage kinetic sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage kinetic sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage kinetic sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paolo Soleri, Harry Bertoia and Curtis Jere are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Kinetic Sculptures?

Prices for vintage kinetic sculptures start at $91 and top out at $425,000 with the average selling for $1,998.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Vintage Kinetic Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If a sculpture is kinetic, it moves and that movement is part of how the artist conveys the meaning of the work. Kinetic sculptures may feature motors, electronic displays and other components that create the movement. Find a selection of kinetic sculptures on 1stDibs.