Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Hand blown Murano blue clear and gold sommerso glass fish sculpture
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A striking blue-and-clear blown-glass fish featuring gold inclusions and the bullicante technique, signed by master glass artist Alberto Donà.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Big King White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Big King White Poodle Dog Sculptur...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970
s Brass Ostrich Sculpture with Egg
Located in Linkebeek, BE
1970's Brass Ostrich Sculpture with Egg
Animal sculpture - Decoration Vintage
Measures : 6x9cm H:19cm
Material : Brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960.
In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Alvino Bagni Bull, Ceramic, Orange, Red, Yellow, Brown, Signed
By Alvino Bagni
Located in New York, NY
Alvino Bagni bull, ceramic, orange, red, yellow and brown, signed. Medium scale chunky bull sculpture glazed in bold orange red with splashes of dark...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$995 Sale Price
66% Off
Seguso Murano Opalescent White Dark Olive Italian Art Glass Baby Bear Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and dark olive green opalescent Italian art glass baby bear cub sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The bear is nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed and Numbered
This mid-century modern Bushbuck antelope sculpture measures about 5 x 3.5 x 3 inches.
It is in good vintage condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Garniture Shellfish 1960 Table Lamp in Ceramic Representing a Fishes
By Vallauris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shellfish French 1960 Table Lamp in Ceramic Representing a Fishes Vallauris
Has to be re-electrified.
This can be use as a Decorative Garniture
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Teak Carved Stork Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Danish teak carved storks. The larger one measures 2.75" x 1.5" x 14.75" the smaller one is 2.5" x 1.625" x 10". In good original condition with some wear consist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown orange to white and gold flecks Italian art glass horse head / knight chess piece sculpture. Attributed to Master glass artist and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,550 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Monkey Ape Rattan Wicker Hanging Figure 1970s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a 1970s Vintage Boho Figurative Animalia Wicker Rattan Monkey ape hanging figure in the style of Mario Lopez Torres. This French Animalia vintage 1960s-1970s woven wicker...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Sculptures, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The mirrored pair of vintage sculptures features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens. The cats are sculpted crouching as mid-play, with heads turned towards the viewe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Sculpture Giraffe in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful animal sculpture in the shape of a giraffe by Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Wow! 25" Tall Brutalist Black Cat Sculpture Abstract Mid Century Modern Art 50s
By Gerald Laing
Located in Peoria, AZ
Brutalist Cat Sculpture
Gorgeous!
25" Tall!
Mid Century Modern
One of the Coolest Cat Sculptures in the World
Metal & Enamel
Circa 1959
This monume...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Ten Inch Signed Crystal/Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Ten Inch, Signed Crystal/Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin.
This stellar sculpture is approximately 10 x 9.5 x 2 inches. It is in good vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or repairs. Base/bottom area shows a bit of marring/scratching.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures such as this one, which are known for their unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Rare Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base by Curtis Jere 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Signed Curtis Jere Brass Spray Sculpture with Bronze Bird on Quartz Base
Three stemmed wire sprays with lower brass leaves and a perched bird in solid bronze
Mounted to quartz...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Glazed ceramic bird by Jean Derval, Vallauris
By Jean Derval
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A glazed ceramic bird on a round base
the body and base are glazed in shades of white, brow and green.
by Jean Derval ( 1925/2010)
Vallauris , South of France.
Signed under the bas...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood bird sculpture, circa 1970s. A striking hand-carved bird sculpture in richly grained zebra wood, defined by its el...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Wood
Murano Barbini Sky Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pheasant bird sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
1920s Whippet Greyhound Dogs Concrete Entryway Wall Sculptures Vintage Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states.
Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin. original label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed 24k gold infused Crystal Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin. original label
In addition to the signature on the bottom, the piece still has both of its original labels as well.
In Murano glass work, fine gold dust inside the glass is called gold polveri. Perhaps this term was dropped by Marcolin due to the inclusions being more notable gold flecks rather than gold dust.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures such as this one, which are known for their unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Important Archimede Seguso Opalescent Murano Glass PAIR of Dotted Guinea Hens
Located in Richmond, VA
Matched pair of a female
male guinea hen bird sculptures by Archimede Seguso. They are made of opalescent glass which has been infused with delicate 24K gold powder which creat...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Kaija Aarikka “Passi” Aries Sculpture, Finland, 1973
Located in Weesp, NL
Kaija Aarikka “Passi” Aries Sculpture, Finland, 1973
A rare and charming wooden Aries sculpture, designed in 1973 by Kaija Aarikka and hand-crafted in Finland from warm-toned grenen...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Walter Bosse Dachshund Pen Holder
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse dachshund pen holder
(the feather is not for sale she is decoration for the picture)
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Peacock Bird Sculpture with Flowers in Blue, Yellow and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty brightly painted ceramic sculpture of a peacock. This piece depicts a bird with bright blue yellow and green features, perched upon a tree stump ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Leather Pig Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Leather pig ottoman. Piggy measures 30" wide, 13" deep and 17" high. Great patina and all original. This pig is oversized compared to the ones made by Dimitri Omersa, United Kingd...
Category
1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
$2,800
Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Meow! 25" Tall Brutalist Black Cat Sculpture Abstract Mid Century Modern Art 50s
By Gerald Laing
Located in Peoria, AZ
Brutalist Cat Sculpture
Gorgeous!
25" Tall!
Mid Century Modern
One of the Coolest Cat Sculptures in the World
Metal
Enamel
Circa 1959
This monum...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Brass Fighting Roosters
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of brass fighting roosters. These brass rooster figurines add a touch of country charm to any space. Handcrafted f...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Murano Glass GOLD SOMMERSO Red Rosso BIRD on Pedestal Base
Located in Richmond, VA
Archimede Seguso mid-century Murano Glass bright red „Rosso“ bird sculpture on domed clear crystal glass base. The body of the bird is infused with delicate gold powder which creates...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Scale Murano Glass Multicolor Fish Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Murrine Fish Sculpture in Murano Glass
Large scale Italian Murano glass hand blown fish figure sculpture with colorful decorative details. Ita...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends,
Pair
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern stock market bookends brass bull & bear on marble base. These iconic symbols of wall street are presented majestically on marble bases that add a solid (literally)...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Sculpture, Signed
By Daum
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage decorative sculpture of paperweight was created by the historic French glassworks company Daum, founded in 1878. Daum teddy bears were produced not only as decorativ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Home Statues, Sculptures from the 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted Ceramic. Perfectly representations of this majestic being, stern, watchful and obedient at the same time.
Elegan...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Rooster by J. Feldtmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rosenthal porcelain figurine.
In the form of a rooster.
Designed by J. Feldtmann in the 1950s for Rosenthal.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Cast Resin Polar Bear Sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection
Located in San Diego, CA
Cast resin polar bear sculpture by Francois Pompon for the MOMA Collection, circa 1984. The piece is a miniature reproduction of the famous work by Po...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Murano Large Light and Dark Blue Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue with rich sapphire blue spots Italian art glass turtle figure sculpture. The piece is attributed to the Salviati c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Walter Bosse Brass Giraffe Sculpture Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming mid century giraffe figurine, made of brass. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller Austria. In excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Elephant Figurine with Thermometer, Baller Austria, 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
53"Leather Wrapped Baby Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A nearly life-size baby giraffe leather wrapped sculpture with a patterned coat throughout, black carved mane, short hairy horns, elongated muzzle, black soulful eyes, long tail with...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish
Lobster Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, shells.
From Provence.
Measures: Length / 22.5 inches on 9 inches, height / 2.5 inche...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Bronze Horse Sculpture, Signed 122/250
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Bronze Horse Sculpture, Signed 122/250
Offered for sale is a vintage Loet Vanderveen (1921 - 2015) signed limited edition bronze horse sculpture. Vanderveen ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Alfredo Barbini Italian Glass Double Fish Centrepiece Platter
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Sommerso Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Italian glass double fish centerpiece platter. Bullicante glass formed fish and centrepiece bowl. No signs of chips or breaks.
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Vintage Fly Ashtray in Brass, 1950s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and decorative ashtray in solid brass, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
ceramic monkey sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
ceramic monkey sculpture
Wise monkey model
unusual figure of a monkey sitting on books and looking in the mirror
hand painted
excellent condition
circa 1950 origin Germany
glazed cer...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Ceramic Etruscan Ram Sculpture in the Style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic Etruscan ram sculpture in the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful patina, is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Heron, Brazil, c.1970.
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large Palatnik lucite Heron in black, signed in the piece, ‘Pal’.
In excellent condition from the 1970’s.
It retains its paper label ‘ Made in Brazil.
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Ceramic by Solange Latteur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bull Ceramic by Solange Latteur
from 1960
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$14,211
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1970s
Color: Gray
Item Ty...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Silver Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful incised Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an owl with amazing silver glaze.
Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Great original condition. No chips, cracks o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s
A rare bird sculpture made of ruby colored glass decorated with an iridized surface. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1938, manufactured...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Italian Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Ram
s Head on Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian cast bronze sculpture from the mid 20th century, depicting a ram's head. Created in Italy during the Midcentury period, this bronze sculpture captures our attention with i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Raymond Kinghan Bird Sculpture Raku Studio Pottery Ireland 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century bird sculpture made by the artist Raymond Kinghan in Ireland, circa the 1980s. It is a stunning example of studio pottery utilizing a raku technique.
Raymond Kinghan ...
Category
1980s Irish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Signed, Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
A very special sculpture. Blue and wine-red blown glass fish by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Marcolin.
Measures approximately 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 inches.
Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures, such as this one, that are known for their stunning, unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$200 Sale Price
27% Off
Mid-Century Chartreuse
Transparent Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bird Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
This playful and beautifully formed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bird Sculptures in Chartreuse & Transparent Glass W/ 24K Gold Flecks originates from Italy, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red and millefiori flowers Italian art glass dove bird figure, sculpture or paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green
Brown Glaze
By Frankoma Pottery
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to your collection.
This serene feline features:
- A seated pose with front paws grounde...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland.
This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 1950s Eva Zeisel Stoneware Bird Teapot Mid-Century Figural Vessel
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early design, whimsical! A bird-form teapot with winged lid, Monmouth Pottery, via Pine Stoneware or Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois....
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Sergio Bustamante, and Abercrombie
Fitch. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $34 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $877.
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