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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Self-Embrace, Mid-Century American Modern Wood Sculpture by Needle, Ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCULPTURE
Crafted with great taste and skill by an unidentified sculptor (signed 'Needle'), this stunningly shaped and proportioned remarkable modernist sculpture looks exquis...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Mahogany
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture of ‘Irma La Douce
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original sculpture titled 'Irma La Douce' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Made from resin with a patinated finish, this figure stands upon an integral square bas...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Oversized Stainless Steel Orb Necklace Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderfully large sculpture necklace is made of mirror finish stainless steel orbs strung together. As shown it hangs 4 feet.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Handmade Ceramic Nude Man Sculpture
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Ceramic sculpture, handmade with a granite-like marble base. In good condition.
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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Hand carved Wooden Mushroom
Located in Seattle, WA
Hand carved vintage wooden mushroom figurine. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.
Dimensions: 3.25*W 7.25°H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Watermelon Hand Carved Sculpture Set, Decoy Decor, Trompe L’Oeil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage watermelon hand carved sculpture set, decoy decor, Trompe L’Oeil, hand painted melon sculptural set. Gorgeous. Signed by artist.
Largest pie...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Composition
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Bronze Diver in Motion Sculpture
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating patinated bronze tabletop sculpture of a diver by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Part of the divers in motion series, this bronze is mounted on a recta...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bruce Beasley Cherry Picker Pecker Sculpture, Signed, 1969, USA
By Bruce Beasley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bruce Beasley cherry picker sculpture, Signed, 1969, USA. Beasley is recognised as one of the most noteworthy and innovative sculptors on the American W...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Indigenous Hunter PNW Carved Stone Native Art Figurine
Located in Seattle, WA
This pacific north west style carved stone indigenous Hunter is depicted spear fishing. Has chips consistent with age. This piece has nice patina and character. Vintage condition as ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Stone
Yellow Banana Ceramic Sculpture, Zanolli Nove Italy, circa 1970
By Rita Zanolli
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow banana ceramic sculpture
Zanolli Nove Italy, circa 1970
Measures: 48 x 15 x 20 cm
Conditions: Excellent.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Carved Wood Panel Figurative Artwork Wall Decor.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece features primitive designed Carved motifs of people recessed into the wood. Walnut wood tone. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 7 1/2 W ; 1 1...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Anatomical Plaster Model of a Human Ear
By Somso
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare plaster model of the human ear poised on a wooden stand.
The model is made by renowned German manufacturer, SOMSO.
This particular model is rare as it shows in incredible detail the removable eardrum, hammer, labyrinth and cochlea.
A wonderful conversation piece and a fine educational model...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$761 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze sculpture "The Standing Man" by Frans van der Smissen (1894-1964)
Located in Ixelles, BE
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK:
The sculpture The Standing Man depicts a lone man standing in a boat, leaning on an oar. His hunched body, tilted head, and stretched arms express effort an...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Double Spouted Vase by Vittorio Cornacchia
By Arnaldo Sangiorgi and Vittorio Cornacchia
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Figurative design with blue and red glazes. Produced together with Arnaldo Sangiorgi at Keramos Studio in Faenza, Italy. Artist signed on underside.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Giltwood Rose Sculpture by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
22kt gold leaf woodcarving depicting a single rose in a pot in exquisite detail by master woodworker Carlos Villegas.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Barovier
Toso Scavo Glass Murano Female Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Barovier & Toso Scavo Glass Murano Female Sculpture
This elegant sculpture stands 20 inches tall and showcases the distinctive scavo technique characteristic of Barovier and Toso g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hanging Wall Art Decor possible Calendar or Zodiac Illustrations.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece is a hanging wall art decorations. Possibly antique and possibly brass in material . The stand is not included. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Conditio...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Signed Vintage Primitive Bust
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly one of a kind. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H5
Dimensions. 4” W ; 5” D ; 5.75” H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Romer italy hand carved desk top rock and roll guitar player sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of a rock and roll guitar player . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades and hobbies . M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage wooden Fireplace Bellows - SEALYHAM.
Located in Seattle, WA
Small terrier dog motif with the word “ Sealyham “ . In working order with a hook attached to hang. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Online purchase...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Palatial Sculpture of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial bust of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer. The sculpture itself measures 47" in height, 27.5" in width, and 21.5" depth acquired from the home of the most prolific American conceptual artist. Signed and dated.
Provenance:
From the Estate of Ann Pollon Re: The Collection of Ursula Meyer. Descendant.
Acquired from the artist.
Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp French: (28 July 1887-2 October 1968) was a French-American painter, sculptor, chess player, and writer whose work is associated with Cubism, Dada, and conceptual art He was careful about his use of the term Dada and was not directly associated with Dada groups. Duchamp is commonly regarded, along with Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, as one of the three artists who helped to define the revolutionary developments in the plastic arts in the opening decades of the 20th century, responsible for significant developments in painting and sculpture. Duchamp has had an immense impact on twentieth-century and twenty first-century art, and he had a seminal influence on the development of conceptual art. By the time of World War I he had rejected the work of many of his fellow artists (such as Henri Matisse) as "retinal" art, intended only to please the eye. Instead, Duchamp wanted to use art to serve the mind.
Ursula Meyer was a German-born American sculptor, art-focused academician, and fine art
critic, who proved an influential player in the transmission of and appreciation for European born Modernism to the United States in the post-World War II era. At first a ceramicist beholden to the teachings of 1930s Germany’s Bauhaus and Italy’s Futurists, she eventually became a creator and exponent of a crisp, geometry-focused sculptural lexicon in ceramics, and later wood and metal sculpture. Her legacy includes a decades-long exploration of Minimalism, as well as experimentations in creating and deciphering Conceptual and
Expressive genres.
Born in Hanover, Germany in 1915 to Ernst Josef Meyer and Elsa Katzenstein, Ursula Meyer is
recorded as having “studied with former Bauhaus masters after the Bauhaus itself had closed
under threat of National Socialism” in 1933. Spanning the years 1934 through 1937, Ursula’s
Bauhaus tutorial is not fully documented, but it may well have included at least brief study with
the French-born Marguerite Friedlaender Wildenhain (1896-1985), the first woman to earn the
Master Potter certification in Germany, and who worked with Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky,
Max Kehan and Gerhard Marcks (1889-1981). Meyer is recorded as having directly worked
with Marcks, as well as with Otto Lindig...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floral Regal Cultural Heritage Handmade Statue
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
Metal
Ceramic green figure of Sitting boy, Giordano Tronconi, Faenza Italy, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Sitting boy sculpture, green lustro glazed ceramic.
Giordano Tronconi (Faenza, 1932) Italy 1950s
A juvenile important work by Giordano Tronconi.
Signed Tronconi and numbered on t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Spectacular Pair Silver Jaru Cubist Modern Nude Ceramic Sculptures Male Female
By Jaru
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular and rare pair of cubist modern nude male and female ceramic sculptures.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Bronze Figurative 3 Dancers Biomorphic Abstract diameter 22cm 8 3/4"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The distinctive pared down, forms of the three dancers as one entity creates a rhythmic fluidity in the composition and representing balance and unity.
A modernist, biomorphic, b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Old time Early second hand India Import possibly Brass Tray
Located in Seattle, WA
This piece is an India Import , possibly brass tray. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.
Dimensions. 8.25”Di...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Decorative Handmade Stained Glass Teddy Bear With Cup Attached.
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique Stained Glass Decor, this Teddy Bear has a Stained glass Cup attached to the Back. Could be Used as a Plant Holder or for Styling Purposes.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stained Glass
Norwegian Style Man and Woman Handcarved Figures
Located in Seattle, WA
Thought to be rare since we cannot find others like them. They are hand carved figures of a man and a woman. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.Box H4
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Antique Art Nouveau Cast Metal Bust of a Woman with Lily Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
An early 20th-century Art Nouveau cast metal bust depicting a serene young woman, her hair softly framing her face. The figure is draped in a stylized shawl adorned with a pair of li...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Mantissa Sitting" Bronze Sculpture by Lorand Fekete
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid bronze sculpture, "Mantissa Sitting", by Lorand Fekete, signed and dated 1998.
14.5"W x 14"D x 35.75"H
Fekete was born on June 9, 1930, in the Transylvanian town of Nagyvarad (now Oradea), Romania. He attended a Hungarian Catholic high school, showing talent in the arts and in his studies and finishing in 1949. He then completed his medical education at the University of Tirgu-Murea Medical School. Lorand was required upon medical school graduation to work for three years in a rural area. There he became interested in old Hungarian...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Figurines With Flute From Ecuador by Akios Industry.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden figure was hand made in Ecuador. Depicts a person carrying a flute. Beautiful wood grain with exaggerated features. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Box...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Possibly Alabaster Sculpture of Reclining Nude Woman
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage hand-carved possibly alabaster sculpture depicts a reclining nude woman holding a classical-style water vessel on her shoulder. The figure is shown in a relaxed pose, wi...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Wooden Hand Caved Bear Figurines
Located in Seattle, WA
Bear Figurine with striped design and dark wood tone. Hand Carved detailing. No Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 6 W ; 3 D ; 4 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
figurative ceramic of the Virgin unidentified artist
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Small French figurative ceramic representing the Virgin praying. Very nice glazes in blue tones with yellow tips. Very nice vintage condition, signature of the artist under the ceram...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Terracotta Stone Mother
Child Biomorphic 39cm 15 1/4“ high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A 39cm., 15 1/4“ high, modernist, biomorphic, terracotta sculpture of a Mother & Child, mid-20th century. Conceived with a stone finish which has partially worn away over time. Pos...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hammered Bronze Shapes Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a striking focal point to your home with the Vintage MCM Hammered Bronze Shapes Wall Sculpture. This captivating piece showcases mid-century modern design with its hammered bronz...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lynn Davis, Couple, Patinated Bronze Mobile Sculptural Group, circa 1961
By Lynn Davis
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable mobile double-figure sculptural group with both, male and female figures rotating freely around their own axis; and where both figures can be installed in any position relative to each other. With any new desirable position, it becomes apparent how their relationships change diametrically with each and any turn of the figures.
Both, male and female sculptures...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Maquette Sculpture for ‘Campanelle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A maquette sculpture for the original bronze titled ‘Campanelle’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W Mills.
Crafted from resin with an eye catching...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Vintage Bronze Sculpture Curtis Jere Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful handmade sculpture made of bronze. In the style of Curtis Jere. This amazing piece definitely has a lot of work. It is a tree that has a house on it. It has nine kids playi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Figural Nude Bronze, Wrought Iron and Wood Sculpture circa 1960s-1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage figural nude bronze, wrought iron and wood sculpture, circa 1960s-1970s.
Patinated bronze women with a wrought iron hoop between the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
John W. Mills (1933-2023) ‘Somersault
Entry #1’ Bronze Diver Sculpture
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting patinated green bronze tabletop sculpture titled ‘Somersault and Entry’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Part of the divers in motion series, this br...
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marta Minujín, Transformational Sculpture 1982s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Marta Minujín, Transformational Sculpture 1982s
This Beautiful oiece is in very good conditions!
Measuremetns
21 centimetrs Height
22 centime...
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1980s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Handmade Ceramic Figurines. Circa2012
Located in Seattle, WA
This set of Ceramic figurines have white glazing and intricate floral design. Makers mark on the bottom by Gretchen Bear in 2012. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Signed Ceramic Figure Sculpture
By Clyde Burt
Located in Dallas, TX
Very beautifully done, three figures. Signed RZ in base, possibly Roger Zellner. Clyde Burt style as well.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$1,470 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Torso of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking vintage plaster torso sculpture, a testament to classic artistry and bohemian flair. Crafted with remarkable detail, this piece captures the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Single Store Mannequin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for a single standing mannequin with adjustable arms and torso.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Harlequinade Dancing Sculpture Maquette by John W. Mills (1933-2023)
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large figurative sculpture depicting the two dancers, Harlequin and Columbine, by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Part of the artist’s ‘Harlequinade’ series, this is...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Naomi Feinberg "Morceau" Sculpture in Red Italian Marble 1977
Signed and Dated
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand carved sculpture “Morceau” in red Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture)
Naomi Feinberg was a New York...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Marble
Vintage American Sculptural Award Prize Trophy, circa 1969
Located in New York, NY
The inscription on the silvered bronze plaque reads:
A/S 1969 AMERICAN SALESMASTER.
The place for the awardees name is blank.
Solid marble octagonal base.
No dings, dents, or c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Possibly Antique Wooden Spinning Wheel.
Located in Seattle, WA
Sourced in Arezzo Italy, primitive wall Decor. Believed to be antique but not confirmed. Some signs of wear including some cracks, pictured. Vinta...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Decor
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Decor
Dimensions. 7 1/2 W ; 5 3/4 D ; 7 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Decorative Wood Carved Bird Coin Collector by Deborah Bump.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Studio Craft. Makers Mark on the Bottom as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Box #1
Dimensions.4 W ; 3 D ; 5 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ceramic German Impression of Baking Cast Mold of Drummer. Circa 1969
Located in Seattle, WA
The text on back translates from German as follows:
“ Original impression of an 18th century baking model from the Weimar Castle Museum.” Blue Toned paint or glass atop this piece. ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Palmqvist, modern glass sculpture, Orrefors Sweden 1971
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern glass sculpture designed by master Sven Palmqvist (1906-1984)
Orrefors, Sweden 1971
Glass artist Sven Robert Palmqvist (sometimes spelled Palmquist) was born in 1906 in Lenh...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Lifesize
The Three Kings’ Statue
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A lifesize bronzed statue titled 'The Three Kings’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Mounted upon an integral circular base, this impressive statue is a maquette mad...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mid Century Brutalist Torch Cut Atlas Scupture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great modern take on the classic Atlas holding up the world. Torch cut globe, wire figure set atop a stone base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Copper, Cut Steel
Vintage Cast Concrete Season Statues - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Season Statues - A Pair infuse your space with quintessential American style. These captivating statues, with their weathere...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$1,650 / set
Mid Century/Modern Deco Sculpture, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Lady walking down the steps cast in bronze with multi-patinas. Mounted on a solid marble grand staircase. Title is ( The Grand Entrance ) in the manner of M.Reviere. One o...
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Girl Figure by Kurt Steiner for Wallendorf Porzellan, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Figure of girl in porcelain by Kurt Steiner for Wallendorf Porzellan
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury /Modern Bronze, Nude Girl w Butterfly Gold Finish, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Good size sculpture of a young girl with a butterfly in her hand. Signed and marked signature on the back side. Has a golden painted finish. Signed; Albert Pstrissp and Perdue Paris....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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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