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Space Age Mid Century West Germany Sputnik Weather Station Desk Top Barometer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool space age brass and lucite small globe weather station , barometer made in West Germany , Post war piece.
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20th Century German Space Age Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Myron Wasserman 1980s Mobile of Brass and Other Metals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Myron Wasserman creates kinetic sculptures that are alive in their environments. For over twenty
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Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1975 Elijah David Herschler Stainless Steel Ribbons in Space Sculpture
By Elijah David Herschler
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Suspended kinetic sculpture from the 'Ribbons in Space' series, created by Elijah David Herschler
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bruce Goff Style Monumental Bronze Outdoor Sculpture
By Bruce Goff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bronze decorate the negative space and the largest figure has a Kinetic element - the hollow bronze fish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lumia Light Lamp Box by Earl Reiback for Lightolier Lamp
By Lightolier, Earl Reiback
Located in South Charleston, WV
of colors, the patterns also change and move providing kinetic changes in the visual experience. When
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Large Polychrome Wrought Iron Stabile with Mobile Elements
By Alexander Calder
Located in London, GB
A large polychrome wrought iron stabile with mobile elements Emulating the work of Alexander Calder. Acquired by the previous owner in the 1960s from a blacksmith in the south of Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Mid-Century Black, Red, White Metal Mobile, France
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century French red / black and white metal mobile in the style of Caldor. Rivet details along base. Two pieces. Arriving August.
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Signed Stainless Steel Sculpture, 1992
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Modern abstract sculpture signed by Curtis Jere, 1992. This vintage piece is signed and dated. The unique design captures the essence of motion. It is as if the artist has frozen the...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Large Lighted Box Art Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique acrylic box art piece with metal orbs suspended inside. Sculpture has interior lighting.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sergio Bustamante Brass and Copper Hanging Sculpture of a Parrot
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A whimsical Mid-Century Modern figure of a hanging brass and copper parrot, having a silvered beak and glass eyes, perched within its original circular copper hoop. Measures: Length...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Resin Hourglass
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hollywood Regency style Lucite, resin hourglass, in the manner of Giraudon.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Lucite

"Mobile in Colors" Sculpture by Manuel Marin
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Manuel Marin was born in 1942 in Murcia, Spain. When he was 20 he travelled to London and worked in an art gallery where he met the famous British sculptor, Henry Moore who employed ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Resin Bulb Inclusion or Sculpture by Pierre Giraudon, 1970
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s resin bulb sculpture/paperweight by Pierre Giraudon.   
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Resin

William Magaw Mobile
By William Magaw
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
William Magaw hanging mobile, USA , 1960s . Metal structure terminating in eight green and one orange organic shaped weights. Beautifully balanced, signed to the upper stem MS for...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

"Rhombic" Articulated Wood Sculpture by Naef Swiss
Located in Geneva, CH
"Rhombic" articulated wood sculpture by Xavier de Clippelair. Produced by Naef Swiss, 1990. Original craft box. Perfect condition.
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1990s Swiss Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Striking Tall Sculpture in Brass Chrome and Marble by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful abstract tall sculpture by Curtis Jere , Polished brass with a solid chrome ball sitting on a black marble base , the sculpture has been polished the brass ring on the bott...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Licio Zanetti Murano Toucan Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
A magnificent handblown Murano glass toucan signed Zanetti L. The body of the bird is beautifully mounted on gilt metal feet adding to the elegance and beauty of this piece. Zanett...
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Antique American Folk Art Canada Goose Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American folk art Canada goose sculpture on stand. Canvas and wood construction with faux paint finish. Articulated hinged wings with lead weighted tail. Wings are thin plywood const...
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1940s American Rustic Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of Brutalist Hanging Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Brutalist hanging sculptures. They project cool shadows when hung close to a wall with Directional lighting. Can be installed at different drops (chains are adjustable).
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Large Hanging Mobile in Red and Black by Manuel Marin
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Manuel Marin was born in 1942 in Murcia, Spain. When he was 20 he travelled to London and worked in an art gallery where he met the famous British sculptor, Henry Moore who employed ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Bronze Modernist Wind Chime in the Manner of Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modernist bronze tubing and sheet bronze wind chimes with a sound similar to church bells. Style is consistent with pieces created by Walter Lamb in Hawaii during the 1950s and 1960...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"How Long Have You Got" by British Sculptor John Mills, 1995
By John Mills
Located in Brussels, BE
"How Long Have You Got", mobile tole sculpture by British sculptor John Mills, 1995. John William Mills (born March 4, 1933 in London). He studied at Hammersmith School of Art 19...
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1990s British Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Tôle

French Hand Made Antique Leaded Glass Window Panel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French hand made antique leaded glass window panel. This lovely Artisan made piece has been made from 19th century crystal, skilfully shaped and set to make a multi faceted shaped...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti Lovely Black Marble Sculpture
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, IT
Adorable fine marble sculpture designed by the very great Angelo Mangiarotti for the fine Italian manufacture in the 1970s. This sculpture is a simply wonderful decorative object, i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Origami Psychedelic Sculpture in Orange Lacquered Metal
Located in Lyon, FR
Handmade sculpture by anonymous, France, 1970s. Made of folded metal, orange lacquered. Would be perfect in a psychedelic style, inspired by the 1970s. To hang or not. Nice condi...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Green Attr. Modern Lucite Mobile Art Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Green (American, b.1941) attributed modern mobile sculptural art ceiling pendant in five Lucite elements with white painted shapes, circa 1970. Measures: 33" H x 30" D. In good ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Minimalist tall aluminum sculpture by Frank Riggs signed and numbered
By Frank P. Riggs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare sculpture by well known artist Frank Riggs , circa 1970s cast aluminum with a stripe of enameled orange , signe and numbered 1/20 ,Francis Porter Riggs was born in New Yo...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Stand
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Stand: Measures: 23" x 23" x 33" H
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Majestic Large Big Bang Wall Sculpture in Brass Chrome
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique wall sculpture large piece in brass and chrome say to hang, circa 1970s, in the style of Curtis Jere. Natural patina to the brass and chrome finish due to edge.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-20th Century Charles Dickens Museum Automaton Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century Charles Dickens Museum Automaton figure Recently obtained from the Charles Dickens museum in Kent UK that closed. This fully working automaton figure is characteris...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Silk, Rubber

Fulvio Bianconi Blown Glass Venini Murano Midcentury Cobalt Blue Huge Obelisk
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
A huge blown Murano decorative 4 sided obelisk designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This piece has a very strong presence, especially with this typical blue Venini had the secret...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Model of a Red Speedboat
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1940s electric boat model represents a “bootlegger”; the type of fast craft used to smuggle whiskey during the prohibition era in the United States. The boat is functional (no m...
Category

1940s American Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

1950s Italian Zodiac Rotary Floor Fan produced by San Giorgio
By San Giorgio, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elusive fan was produced in Italy between 1950 and 1959. It is called the Zodiaco or "Zodiac" fan. The robin's egg blue is the best color they were ever available in and it is a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Manuel Marin, Mobile Sculpture, Unique Piece, circa 1990, Spain
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Manuel Marin (1942-2007), Mobile sculpture, unique piece, Polychrome painted metal and iron, circa 1990, Spain. Provenance: Private collection of the artist, signed with certif...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

1950s MidCentury Vintage Pinocchio Marionette Puppet, Pelham Puppets
Located in Kastrup, DK
Excellent handmade vintage Pinocchio marionette puppet. Modelled after the Walt Disney character by Pelham Puppets, England 1960s. Features moulded head, hands and feet hand pai...
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Mid-20th Century English Other Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Mid-Century Replogle Globe Atribbuted to Paul McCobb Patinated Brass Base
By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Replogle globe on a solid brass patinated stand in the manner of Paul McCobb circa 1950s, with a solid patinated brass base, beautiful patina due to age can be polished if desired. t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Copper on Enamel Flowers Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful copper on enamel flowers sitting over resin, circa 1970s unsigned.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Harry Bertoia Patinated Solid Bronze Gong Sculpture, USA, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
This large scale work measures 4' in diameter with gracefully arcing cuts creating divergent planes from the nearly unbroken circle. It is mounted in a stand for display purposes but...
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1970s American Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Three William De Lillo Wire Circus Sculptures
By William De Lillo
Located in Phoenix, AZ
William De Lillo wire circus sculptures, circa late 1970s. The jeweler and artist, William De Lillo worked with Harry Winston, Cartier New York and most famously as Jean Schlumberger...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Three William De Lillo Wire Circus Sculptures
By William De Lillo
Located in Phoenix, AZ
William De Lillo wire circus sculptures, circa late 1970s. The jeweler and artist, William De Lillo worked with Harry Winston, Cartier New York and most famously as Jean Schlumberger...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 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 attribut...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Chandelier by Architect Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Chandelier Hand-Crafted by Architect Paolo Soleri,Brutalist Design. Bronze Cast from the Arcosanti foundry Yavapai County, Arizona 1975 Features multiple wind bells and S...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Rainbow Neon Plexiglass Pop Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s or 1980s rainbow neon art plexiglass sculpture, maker unknown. First picture shows the sculpture in natural sunlight in the on position while the last picture shows it in the e...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Mid-Century Replogle Globe in the Manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1955
By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Replogle globe on a solid brass patinated stand in the manner of Paul McCobb circa 1955. the globe is sold in As-is condition some scuffs and light stains due to age on the globe, th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Sculpture in Brass, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Particular sculpture of fine Italian manufacture produced by Nova in the 60s. The structure of the Italian vintage sculpture is made of brass and painted aluminium. The brass is in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at Cosanti, however this work is signed with an "S" denoting that it was made by Soleri h...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at Cosanti, however this work is signed with an "S" denoting that it was made by Soleri h...
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large-Scale Sculptural Bronze Wind Bell Designed by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very large sculptural bronze wind bell designed by Paolo Soleri.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tobia Scarpa for Venini Murano Blown Glass Midcentury "Occhi" Murrine Vase
By Tobia Scarpa, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
A beautiful "occhi" brown and clear Murano Murrine glass vase. Murrine is the name given to these pieces, the name comes from the technique used. The technique consists of an arr...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Brass Filigree Memento Ships Portugal
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Intricate details and hand filigree work on these memento ships that exude finesse.
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1940s Portuguese Medieval Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Chess and Casket by Gianfranco Frattini in Silver 925
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Exclusive and rare set of silver chess in a wooden casket designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1970's. Extraordinary piece of craft, possibly unique, each piece is marked with silv...
Category

1970s Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Feliciano Béjar Magiscope Brass and Polished Glass Table Sculpture
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Mexico City, MX
A brass and polished glass "magiscope" table sculpture by Mexican artist Feliciano Béjar. The round polished glass is signed and dated 90. The glass is held on a cylindric base. S...
Category

1990s Mexican Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mobile Sculpture Eva by Otto Monestier, 1972
By Otto Monestier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This mobile woman torso sculpture EVA is made of different sized disks that spin on a central metal axis. Each disc can be individually moved to form a completely abstract sculpture....
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

American Midcentury Coke Wood Bottle Puzzle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very unique wood puzzle coke bottle circa 1970s, Game for kids and adults a conversation piece.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Irving Harper "Untitled" Moving Doll Eye Sculpture
By Irving Harper
Located in New York, NY
Irving Harper was a renowned midcentury designer for George Nelson Associates where he designed the iconic Marshmallow sofa and ball clock. For many years he created paper sculptures...
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1990s American Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Carved and Painted Colorful Bird Tree
Located in Nantucket, MA
A total of eleven songbirds are perched on natural painted tree branches. Three of the birds with carved open wings, natural acorn shells are also wired to the branches. Mounted on a...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Vintage Brass Hourglass
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage brass hourglass. Midcentury, with three round feet on top and bottom. Measures: 8.5" x 25" H.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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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.