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Ceramic Persian Tabby Cat Large Mid Century Figurine
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large ceramic cat statue stands 14" tall and is finished a gloss glaze. Good condition, minor cracks near bottom that do not affect structural integrity. For a shipping quote to your...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage German Porcelain Figure Large Fox Animal Figurine Mid Century Rosenthal
By Dresden Figurine, Dresden Porcelain, Nymphenburg Porcelain, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco mid Century German porcelain Figure Rosenthal porcelain figurine Fox. Material: Porcelain
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century Large Swan Figurine
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Large Swan Figurine This figurine measures: 33 wide x 45 deep x 28.25 high We take
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Mid Century Large Swan Figurine
Mid Century Large Swan Figurine
H 28.25 in W 33 in D 45 in
Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain Hoopoe Bird Figurine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Italian porcelain hoopoe bird figurine. Marked "Italy". Soft coloring. Minor chip
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century /Modern Deco figurine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very popular Figurine in the Art Deco look . A lady figure standing with her arms out streached
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1990s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
gris finish and are quite heavy; they would make a great Mid-Century Modern accent in any space! #2119.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Lion Figurine in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic lioness figurine glazed in brown and cream. This mid-century statue will be a fabulous
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid Century Modern Brass Panda Statue Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Brass Panda Statue Figurine Fun mid century modern sitting brass panda statue
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Camel Figurine Mid Century Modern Decor
Located in Seattle, WA
Camel Figurine on a Wooden Base. Possibly Brass, Slight Petina on a Gold Tone. Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Signed Steuben Mid Century Modern Crystal Perched Owl Figurine
By Steuben Glass
Located in Naples, FL
the beauty of the mid-century modern style, making it a perfect addition to any decorative crystal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mcm or regency style ceramic glazed pheasant birds in a beautiful deep green. Each bird features a long outstretched tail and faces toward his back. We would love to see th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Cocker Spaniel Ceramic Figurine, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian
Located in Bochum, NRW
Charming ceramic figurine of a cocker spaniel. It has a very realistic look and a priceless eye
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique French Samson porcelain figurine, mid-late 19th century. Overglaze. In perfect
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Zebra Statue Sculpture Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Zebra Statue Sculpture Figurine A monumental Italian ceramic zebra
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Toucan Figurine in Black - Brazil
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A painted ceramic bird figurine. Made in Brazil, this small statue is of a toucan, in black
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Woman With Dog Figurine
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Nice piece of staffordshire. Lady with dog. Made in the Mid 19th Century
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Nice anatomy in high gloss brown glaze. Detailed lion mane, face with good proportions. The lustrous brown glaze adorning the surface adds depth and character, reflecting the play of...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Arne Bang, Figurine of a Deer in Stoneware, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, figurine of a deer in stoneware. Model number 11. Mid-20th Century. In perfect
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Herend Porcelain Figurine, Cleopatra with Snake, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco Herend porcelain figurine. Cleopatra with snake. Mid-20th century. Measures: 25 x 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Serpentine

Set of Five Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark patina; they would make a great mid-century modern accent
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern, Glass Art Bird figurines 1960's
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern, Glass Art Bird figurines 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurine on Heart, 15-Inch
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating ceramic wall decoration from the mid-20th century is a unique piece of European
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurine of a Parrot
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful ceramic sculpture of a parrot. Made in Italy, dating from circa 1960. The sculpture has a beautiful, somewhat rough structure and a special color palette. Finished with...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurine of a Parrot
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurine of a Parrot
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H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century African Woman Figurine by Cortendorf, 1950s
By Cortendorf
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice sculpture of an African woman from the Cortendorf Porzellanfabrik in Coburg Germany.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century Masquerade Bisque Figurine Lamps - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Mid 20th century masquerade bisque figurine lamps. A pair featuring a man and a woman in pastel
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Carved Teak Viking Figurine
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sallingboe Denmark 1960s teak viking figurine with lance in one hand, a shield in the other
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Teak, Fur, Leather

Pair of Mid-19th Century/Qing Dinasty of Enameled Chinese Porcelain Figurines
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-19th century/Qing dinasty enameled chinese porcelain figurines depicting a laughing boy
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

Mid 20th Century Porcelain Figurine of a Greyhound
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain figurine of a greyhound. The figurine is not marked, maker unknown. Probably
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Porcelain Figurine of a Greyhound
Mid 20th Century Porcelain Figurine of a Greyhound
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H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Leopold Anzengruber Mid-Century Vienna Pottery African Woman Figurine
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Austrian mid-century ceramic figurine portraying a nude African woman wearing a grass
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Large Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark patina; they would make a great mid-century modern accent
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dresden Ceramic Lamps Lovers Figurative Pair
By Dresden Figurine
Located in Malibu, CA
Romantic movement fine quality porcelain figurines feature Classic German attire from the late
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Mid-20th Century German High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tiled Mid Century and Wood Chess Board With Chess Figurines
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tiled Mid Century and Wood Chess Board with Chess Figurines. Green and White tiles throughout. Each
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Boards

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Export Reclining Exotic Cat Pottery Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
figurine is unmarked and believed to be a mid-century piece.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Porcelain Bird Figurine, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Mid 20th Century
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain bird figurine. Produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl in about 1948-1952. Very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Bird Figurine, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain bird figurine. Produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl in about 1948-1952. Very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Bird Figurine, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain bird figurine. Produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl in about 1948-1952. Very good
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Bird Figurine, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain bird figurine. Produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl in about 1948-1952. Very good
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern a Pair. Detailed Pair of
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

One Mid-Century Modern Faceted Glass Diamond Shaped Figurine Paperweight Desk
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern faceted glass diamond shaped magnifying paperweight, Figurine, Sculpture or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Giovanni Ronzan Tall Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Parrot Mid-Century
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
crafted and hand painted in strong lively colors. Style: Baroque, Mid century, Hollywood Regence Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain

Mid Century Pink and Green Flamingo Ceramic Figurine in Flamingo Pool Tray.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century pink and green flamingo ceramic figurine in flamingo pool tray decorative bowl. Maddux
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Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Crystal Paperweight / Figurine of a Quail Bird, Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful crystal figurine or paperweight of a quail bird, made of frosted crystal. Marked on the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Modern Guzzini Acrylic Lucite Monkey Figurine Sculpture Silvio Russo
By Guzzini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic Mid Century Modern lucite monkey sculture designed by Silvio Russo for Guzzini in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Terracotta Maine Lobster & Fish Tureen Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun piece! It is a large scale Italian terracotta lobster and fish tureen. It has a bright a vivid coloration! The tureen also includes a plethora of fish and lettuce. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Walter Bosse Mid-Century Horse Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely horse foal sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller. In very good condition with charming patina. We offer more Walter Bos...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pale Pink Marble Polar Bear Figurine Animal Sculpture 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern hand carved pale pink marble polar bear figurine, animal sculpture, 1970.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Mid Cent French Glazed Ceramic Pig Figurine
Located in New York, NY
A large-sized Mid-century white glazed ceramic figure representing a naturalistic pig. Finely
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Lion Figurine Sculpture Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Aldo Bitossi Italian art pottery lion figurine sculpture and dates from the 1960's
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably in the 1960s.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

Pair of Mid Century 1950s Howard Pierce Ceramic Quail Bird Sculpture Figurine
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic pair of Howard Pierce ceramic quail bird figurines/sculptures dating from the 1950s. These
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Scalar Fish Miniature Bronze Figurine Bosse Style Era Mid-Century Modern Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Chinese Set of Shiwan Pottery Bonsai Display Figurines
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely Chinese set of Shiwan figurines. middel of 20th century. Condition
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Figurine Paperweight, trio by Gunnar Cyren
By Dansk Form, Gunnar Cyren
Located in Atlanta, GA
These decorative Scandinavian Mid-Century animal sculptures were created exclusively for Dansk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Two Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurines, Dancer and Judge, Buzfuz, Mid 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Royal Doulton porcelain figurines. Dancer and judge. Buzfuz, mid 20th century. Largest
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Mid-20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1950s African Figurine Mid-Century Brass Salt Shaker by Richard Rohac, Austria
By Richard Rohac
Located in Vienna, AT
A unusual Viennese modernist salt shaker, designed and executed in the 1950s by Richard Rohac, who worked also for WHW Hagenauer Vienna. Made of black-finished brass and red bakelite...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Mid-century modern pottery figurine a "camel" made by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare and stunning vintage porcelain figurine in the shape of a camel stoneware design by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Tiled and Wood Chess Board With Metal Hand Painted Chess Figurines
Located in Pasadena, CA
"Tiled Mid Century and Wood Chess Board With Chess Figurines. Green and White tiles throughout
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs Figurines
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire white spaniel dog figurines. These
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Mid Century Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century figurines available for sale. Each of these unique mid century figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. There are 684 antique and vintage mid century figurines for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century figurines have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century figurines made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century figurines over the years, but those made by Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Royal Copenhagen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Figurines?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $497, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $38,500 highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Figurines
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.

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