Mid-Century Modern Figurative 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
Lenci Torino Porcelain Figure angel made italy
By Lenci
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Lenci Torino Porcelain Figure angel made italy
This charming ceramic figure, made by the prestigious firm Lenci Torino, is a true jewel of post-war Italia...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Copper Butterfly Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Copper Butterfly Sculpture
This piece measures: 4 wide x 5 deep x 9.5 inches high and weighs 0.8 pounds
Excellent ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Located in Rome, IT
Rare bronze sculpture female figure designed by Lucio Fontana in 1950 during the collaborations with Osvaldo Borsani
the bronze figure represents a female, one of a pair, with arms raised used as handles in some works of Osvaldo Borsani (vd photos) for cabinets and doors...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,197 Sale Price
40% Off
pair of vintage wooden spools
Located in Seattle, WA
Sold as a pair. nice patina and character. Vintage wood textile spools. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H6
Dimensions: 3.5"W 7"H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$120 / set
Robert Cook Bronze Sculptures
By Robert Cook
Located in Highland, IN
Robert Cook b. 1921 is known for his dynamic sculptures which have a strong gestural quality and convey the fluid motion of dancers and athletes. We are pleased to be offer a collect...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,800 / item
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Large
Dancers - Arms Raised’ Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large patinated resin sculpture titled ‘Dancers - arms raised’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W Mills.
In an impressive scale and eye catching patinated gold lustre finis...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Oversized Saw with (Don
t wait for your opportunity, get up and work hard)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oversized Saw Advertising Display Sign
With the phrase in Spanish (Don't wait for your opportunity, get up and work hard) / (No esperes tu oportunidad levantate y trabaja duro).
Wh...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand-Carved Abstract Tower
Located in Seattle, WA
Please inspect all photos. We strive to represent the item as best we can through the many pictures, feel free to let us know if you’d like additional pictures and video
Please let u...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Trio of Carved Stone Water Bearing Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three stone carved women each bearing a water vessel in their arms. This art form from Zimbabwe became popular decor in the late 1950s but was producded for decades preceding ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$1,800 / set
43"H Large Mid Century Modern Nude Bronze Abstract Dancer Sculpture Walnut Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Artist signed Mid-Century modern nude abstract bronze sculpture dancer standing on one leg 43" tall.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Figurative Sculpture by T. Horowitz, 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful clay sculpture on wood base. Signed T. Horowitz on side, with THO 1952 label on the wood base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Wood
Mid-Century Modern /Deco Nude Bronze of Cleopatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine model of Cleopatra cast in bronze with multi-patinas. Mounted on an oval marble base bears the signature of the Artist ( M Turner ) on the base plate. Not many of these e...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bust of a Congolese Mangbetu Woman by F.X. Goddard
By F.X. Goddard
Located in Antwerp, BE
A bust of a Congolese Mangbetu woman by F.X. Goddard and A. Nauwelaers.
François-Xavier GODDARD (1912-2006) (Belgium) is an artist born in 1912.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Large metal sculpture made by Italian artist Antonio Misuraca
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Metal sculpture made by Italian artist Antonio Misuraca, one of a range of 6 feminin sculptures. The divergence of femininity is subtly displayed in Antonio Misuraca’s sculptures tha...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Bronzes Couple Of Maasai, XXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bronze pair with brown patina, representing a Maasai couple: very good quality cast iron, with many details in the jewelry, the hairstyles and especially the muscles and veins that stand out on the arms.
Bronzes signed both, but indecipherable signature; they are numbered 11/95
Black granite plinth...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
$11,251 / set
Sig De Tonancour Burled Myrtle Wood Sculpture Signed And Dated 1992
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Gorgeous Sculpture Is by Artist SIG DE TONANCOUR IN 1992 And Is Beautifully Sculpted In Burled Myrtle Wood. This Amazing Sculpture Is Named "OPHELIA"....
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Life-Size Brass "Entwined Cranes" Sculpture by Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage life-size crane sculpture designed by Boris Lovet-Lorski in Lithuania, circa 1950s. These elegant cranes intertwine at their necks, and t...
Category
1950s Lithuanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Bronze and Marble Sculpture in the manner of Lynn Chadwick
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Striking Modernist Bronze and Marble Sculpture done in the manner of Lynn Chadwick..
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Perspex Bust of Woman on Console Also Made of Plexiglass Signed C.P.K. 3/160
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wonderful chest of a woman made entirely out of perspex / plexiglass. It is signed C.P.K. 3/160.
Her hair has been engraved and is therefore mat. The rest of the material is transpa...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
Vassura ceramic Faenza sculpture made in Italy 1976
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This remarkable ceramic sculpture, created by Vassura in Faenza in 1976, is a true one-of-a-kind masterpiece. With its striking expressionist abstract composition, this large and imp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Unique Large Bronze Diver Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating unique large patinated bronze tabletop sculpture titled ‘Triple Somersault and Tuck’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Signed to the base by the artist ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Metal, Bronze
Large Rare French Gilt Bronze Box "Pinocchio" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Expressive Bronze Sculpture of Flute Player
Located in London, GB
Sculpture of a flute player is cast in bronze stands on a black marble base by Adler 1960's. It is expressive with its original patina and will make a beautiful feature.
There are many mythological stories involving the flute player. In ancient Greek Pan...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
A Quirky Retro Faux Wooden Mannequin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Quirky Retro Faux Wooden Mannequin
This beautiful mannequin or tailors dummy torso is covered is finished in wood effect, unusual and a great piece fo...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Polystyrene
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, after leaving her job at the "Lenci" ceramic factory, which lasted about 5 years and ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,515 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Glass Head Mannequin, 1970
s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 25cm H
Period: 1970's
Material: Glass
Condition: Mint.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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 Art Deco decorative piece.
Measures: 7.5 tall x...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Goose Bird Fighting Reflection in Mirror by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bronze goose bird fighting reflection in mirror on quartz by Curtis Jere.
Signed (original label bottom of stone) the stone base 8" X ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Artist
s Maquette of a Couple Dancing
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large sculpture depicting a couple dancing; an original resin maquette made by acclaimed artist, John W. Mills.
Just one of various resin maquettes we are selling from the late ar...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Reclining Lady Original Terracotta Maquette
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original terracotta maquette made by British sculptor, John W. Mills, depicting a reclining lady.
This figurative sculpture, made in circa 1980, would’ve been created by the art...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Italian Ceramic Sculpture by Otello Rosa for San Polo
By Otello Rosa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian ceramic sculpture by Otello Rsa for San Polo of Venezia, pink Othello design, signed back of ceramic not visible due to wood pa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Striking Lucite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Striking lucite Sculpture from the late 1970s. Made in two pieces and features NOMA, SEPT. 15, 1977 and the number 4 on the bottom of the base.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
A glass hand sculpture by Livio Seguso, 1970s
By Livio Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Glass Hand Sculpture by Livio Seguso, 1970s, in Flawless conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Arnaldo Miniati, Morandi allegory Sculpture, ed. 8/50, Italy 1971
Located in Firenze, IT
Giorgio Morandi Allegory Sculpture, Italy 1971
Arnaldo Miniati (1909 - 1979)
Brown, white, green and black glazed ceramic.
Signed, dated and numbered, edition 8/50
H 32 cm - 33 ×...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bronze Sculpture of a Crowned Figure with Scepter, Modernist Style
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Vintage Bronze Sculpture of a Crowned Figure with Scepter, Modernist Style
A striking vintage bronze sculpture depicting a crowned nude male figure holding a scepter, raised on a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Viennese Bronze Temple Dancer Figurine
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Vienna Bronze Wall Relief: Temple Dancer
High-quality bronze work in the style of the Hagenauer workshop.
Terpsichore (Τερψιχόρη) is one of the nine muses in Greek mythology, respon...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency "Tango Dancers" Ceramic Sculpture, Haeger Pottery, USA, 1980s
By Haeger
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stunning sculpture by Haeger Pottery depicting a couple in a passionate tango dance. Crafted in the 80s, this vintage statue stands at 15.5 inches tall and features a g...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A. Ramarson. Dated 1959.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Glider Plane Sculpture in Bronze on Onyx Rock
Located in London, GB
Stylish bronze airplane model, circa 1940s-1950s placed on onyx rock. Decorative sculpture that displays well cupboard, credenza or a desk.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Large Vintage Nude Clay Sculptures Inspired by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a very cool unsigned pair of clay nude sculptures from the 1960's that have a very good resemblance to Henry Moore's works. They are clay or terra cotta and the upright sculpture has a slightly darker red hue than the reclining one. Upright sculpture weighs 43 lbs and the reclining sculpture...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Italy, 1980, Bruno Chersicla Volavola White Painted Metal Sculpture Butterfly
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known artist Bruno Chersicla.
All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed by the Certi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere attr
House on Rock
Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Desktop sculpture featuring a copper house perched atop a rock with an abstract willow tree coming over the top.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Flock of Seagulls in Flight Sculpture. Possibly Bronze on Marble.
Located in Seattle, WA
Flock of seagulls in flight, possibly bronze on marble. No signatures or marks to be found. High quality piece with nice patina. In nice condition with no major chips or cracks, only...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original dark-brown patina, signed illegibly in Japanese hieroglyphs.
Dimensions: Height 10 inches, diameter 2 7/8 inches.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rebajes Sterling Silver Ubangi Brooch, Master Modernist Jewelry Artisan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s ubangi woman pin is among the most striking of artist Rebajes pieces. Seldom seen sterling silver version, as most Rebajes pieces are in copper. It is jigsaw cut with wrapped w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
John W Mills (1933-2023)
Male Dancer - Lift
Figurative Bronze Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A figurative patinated bronze sculpture titled ‘Male Dancer - Lift’ by acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Mounted on a circular white marble base, this three-dimensional scu...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Handcarved Signed Inuit Style Sculpture possible soapstone
Located in Seattle, WA
RARE FOLK ART INUIT FIGURE. Nice patina throughout. Signed on the bottom.Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured. Box 15
Dimensions Approximately: 6.5h, 6d; 4.25W
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Hand carved and hand painted wooden Turtle Figurine.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Figurine depicts an intricately carved and painted Turtle. It is gold toned and engraved on the bottom. This Piece has nice patina and character. Possibly folk art. Vi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pewter wall Thermometer with 3 different temperature Scales
Located in Seattle, WA
Not confirmed as operational. No stand included. Chain affixed to the back for wall hanging. Elegently classic with nice patina. 3 temperature scales. Fahrenheit, Celsius and Reaumur...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty
s London Marionette String Puppet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet
A lovely example and a great size, it is ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Pine
Modernist Carved Stone Figurative Sculpture, W.P.A.Style, Signed M E F
01
By Henri Laurens
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist carved stone figurative sculpture.W.P.A.style, signed M E F '01? Amazing form, proportion, Extremely well executed. Skilled artist for sure.
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Mid Century Sculpture of Two People Dancing
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century sculpture of two people dancing
This sculpture measures: 8.5 wide x 6.5 deep x 9.5 inches high and weighs 1.5 pounds
Excellent vintage...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Menuette Ceramic Sculpture by Lore Friedrich Gronau Majolika Karlsruhe, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Karlsruher Majolika, Menuett of two ladys, designed by Lore Friedrich-Gronau (1908-2002), model: 6397, ceramic partially glazed, marked on the bottom.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fulvio Bianconi Glass Figurine, Venini 1950 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Polychrome glass figurine with sleeve. Made to a design by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Acid signature on the base “Venini Murano Italia”.
The figurine...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Dorothy Thorpe Resin Pekingese Dog Sculpture
Located in Westport, CT
Dorothy Thorpe resin Pekingese dog transparent molded sculpture. With original paper label.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Curtis Jere American, 1910-2008 Jump Rope, Bronze
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buchanan, MI
Curtis Jere (American, 1910-2008) jump rope.
Bronze figure of a girl jumping rope. Signed "C. Jere" along the base
Measure: 10.5" x 6" x 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
GINO CENEDESE, ALFREDO BARBINI sculpture in Murano glass 1948.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare sculpture by Alfredo Barbini for Gino Cenedese 1948 group "Charming and Serpent".
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Porcelain Statue "Woman with Roe", Czechoslovakia, 1942, Rudolf Hlavina
By Rudolf Hlavina
Located in Chorzów, PL
A figure by Rudolf Hlavina from 1942.
Dimensions: Height 41 cm, width 45 cm, depth 19 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$521 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752 designed in the 1950s. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern figurative 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 figurative 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, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern figurative 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 figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Archimede Seguso, Curtis Jeré, and Jihokera. 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 figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.
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