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Set of Four Hagenhauer Polished Brass and Black Metal Bowls or Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely set of four low bowls, dishes or sculptures definitely have a fish motiff. They are by Karl Hagenauer. They have black metal over brass surrounded by polished brass. ...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass, Metal

1950s Saint Louis France Crystal Table Lamp
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely crystal swirl geometric form table or desk or nightstand lamp by Saint Louis, France. Striking French design of the 1950s, mouth-blown clear crystal with an abstract figure in...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair, 1952 Sculpture
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1952 by George Nelson, amazing original finish and patina.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Plywood

Sculptural Dunbar Travertine Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Dunbar Travertine coffee table, designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1950s. Original travertine top is thick and chunky with beautiful figuring and graining. Metal base has b...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Heron Prob, Japan, 1960s
An exquisite impressionistic bronze Heron statuette, dating anywhere from the 1940s-1960s. Cast bronze body and legs brazed onto a separately cast bronze base. This lovely bir...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "Character Haloed" 1950s
Bronze sculpture "Character Haloed" 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Maroon Sculptural Wall Hanging Found Object Melbourne 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Melbourne, AU
Unique, original and very aesthetically pleasing. This piece seems to stimulate communication with our Primitive minds, it's arresting and absorbing, with totemic, sculptural, spirit...
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Midcentury Abstract Figural Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern brass sculpture figure on a solid mahogany base. No makers marks.
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Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Dietlinder Hein for Danish Knabstrup Abstract Art Pottery Wall Tile
By Knabstrup
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and scarce vintage midcentury Danish stoneware wall tile/plaque relief moulded with abstract male and female figures by Dietlinder Hein. The plaque is heavily made in brown cl...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Pottery

Japanese Iron Abstract Bird
Iron bird sculpture with a nice patina. Removable vented piece, perhaps for burning incense or flower arrangements, 1950s.Iron bird sculpture with a nice patina. Removable vented pie...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

1st Generation Eames RKR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Daum France Crystal Paperweight Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning 1950s crystal swirl freeform paperweight by Daum, France. French design of the 1950s with a mouth-blown clear crystal in an abstract figure in a curved swirl-like form. Mark...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Bronze Abstract Cubist Sculpture Vintage
This bronze sensual tabletop or desk vintage bronze and wood abstract torso sculpture is midcentury. It is Austrian. From all angles it is different. It is abstract and cubist. The i...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mary Callery Midcentury Bronze Sculpture, 1959, "Somersault No. 1"
By Mary Callery
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract bronze by New York and Parisian woman artist Mary Callery (1903-1977). She was born in New York in 1903 to a wealthy family and was raised in Pittsburgh. Callery studied a...
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Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Abstract Bird Sculpture
Bronze bird sculpture with a nice patina. Stamped Japan. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in North Miami, FL
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Bronze

French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in North Miami, FL
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Bronze

Early Production Charles Eames LCM 'Lounge Chair Metal', Original Label
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early example, 50-51. Plywood and metal lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, chair retains its original label, developmental mounts, domes of silenc...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Paolo De Poli, 1950 Italian Design Big Enameled Copper Door Handles
By Gio Ponti, Paolo DePoli
Located in Chiasso, CH
Two pairs of beautiful enameled brass handles, for two complete internal and external doors with handle. Very large and usable in vertically or horizontally position.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel, Metal, Brass

Nicolas Schöffer Polished Steel "Spatiodynamique 19" Sculpture, 1953
By Nicolas Schöffer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
"Spatiodynamique 19" polished steel sculpture from 1953 by Nicolas Schöffer (1936-1992). Schöffer was a Hungarian-born French cybernetic artist, often considered one of the godfather...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Glazed Ceramic Studio Gambone Style Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Guido Gambone
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely Mid-Century Modern Italian Gambone style glazed tall crowned woman studio ceramic sculpture has great details on it. The color palette is muted with gray or brown backgro...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture by Albers Henselmann Mid-Century Modern
This heavy bronze abstract sculpture entitled "Worshipper" is by a sculptor named Albers Henselmann, circa 1890-1974. The original label is on the bottom. From every angle the abstra...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Wood Sculpture
This amazing vintage French atomic wood sculpture is one the largest ones seen. It is Mid-Century Modern. It would be great on a pedestal or large cabinet/console. It is quite intric...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Brass Vase with Resin Medallion Sculpture, Object or Vessel Mid-Century Modern
This amazing polished brass and black resin medallion Mid-Century Modern vase, object or vessel is a piece of sculpture just as is. The midcentury embossed design is so modern and ti...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s Colored Iron Modernist Jacks Sculpture Set
Set of three iron 1950s jacks in original colors of red, green and yellow. Jacks measure 3 3/4" square and are unsigned. In very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

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Iron

David Palombo 1950s Brutalist Iron Stones Sculpture Menorah
By David Palombo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural menorah or candelabra or Chanukiah by Israeli sculptor David Palombo (1920-1966). Made with welded hammered iron and rocks, it has a very impressive presence. This Brutali...
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Vintage 1950s Israeli Brutalist Candlesticks

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Stone, Metal, Iron

Timo Sarpaneva - Art object “Hiidennyrkki” Model 3530 - Iittala Finland ca 1955
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Timo Sarpaneva - Art object “Hiidennyrkki” Model 3530 - Iittala Finland ca 1955 Artist Timo Sarpaneva (Helsinki, Finland 1926 – Helsinki, Finland 2006) was an influential Finnish ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkalla - Crystal Art object “leaf”, Model 3337 - Ittala Finland, 1950's
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkalla - Crystal Art object “leaf”, Model 3337 - Ittala Finland, 1950's Artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko, Finland - 1985 Helsinki, Finland) A giant of Finnish design, Wirk...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Crystal

Jean Chauvin, Abstract Bronze, Patina, Signed Numbered 2/5, Title "Hirondelle"
By Jean Chauvin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice abstract sculpture by the well-known Jean Chauvin, Title, “Hirondelle" 2/5.
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Emil Milan Walnut Desk Pencil Holder Paperweight Fin Sculpture Craft Woodworker
By Emil Milan, Phillip Lloyd Powell, George Nakashima
Located in Washington, DC
Uncommon form. Nice example of Emil Milan's sculptural work. Signed, EMilan Walnut.  
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Sculptures, circa 1950
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern wood and metal sculptures, circa 1950 By Unknown Artist, manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age an...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Interesting Plaster Sculpture, circa 1950
This beautiful interesting sculpture is made of plaster. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster

Modernist Net Light circa 1959, George Nelson, Lucia Derespinis, Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare midcentury hanging pendant. Nice original condition, minor tears to bottom, does not detract from its true beauty. Can be used as a table lamp as well as a hanging fix...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside
By Enzo Mari, Danese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare Mari resin cube from the 1950s, it measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7, has a couple of flee bites in 2 corners. Similar sample with black inside in Progressione di sculptur...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Paperweights

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Resin

1950s Danish Rosewood Nutcracker Christmas Midcentury Functional Gift
By Preben Broste
Located in Washington, DC
Nice fully functioning nutcracker, tight mechanics. Impressed or burnished markers marking on inside edge.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

1950s Christmas Silver Atomic Space Age RayGun Nutcracker Nut Gun Fun Gag Gift
Awesome design. Functioning as designed, and appears it will crack a nut.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Aluminum

Modernist South American Rosewood Candlesticks Hourglass Studio Craft Woodwork
Wonderful South American turned wood candlestick holders.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Rosewood

Sèvres Crystal Vase and Organic-form Dish in Neodymium Alexandrite Glass
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Halstead, GB
The crystal glass manufacturer Sèvres Crystal stems from some of the greatest figures in French history. Its original owner was King Louis XV, but the iconic firm was created on the ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Midcentury Italian Brass and Wood Doorstop Attributed to Azucena, 1950s
By Azucena
Located in Milan, Italy
Midcentury Italian doorstop attributed to Azucena, considering similar pieces designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni. The piece has a wood base with a cast iron core and a brass stem wi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Iron

Timo Sarpaneva Signed "Orkidea" Sculptural Glass Vase for Ittala, Finland, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
The "Orchid" vase is both a sculpture and a functional vase. There is an opening leading to an interior bubble like space allowing for water to feed the orchid when used as a vase.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Modernist Oak and Aluminum Surfboard Coffee/Cocktail Table, John Keal Attributed
By John Keal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist oak and aluminum surfboard coffee/cocktail table, attributed John Keal. Truly a piece of art, sculpture. Solid. Beautifully grained oak beveled surfboard top, aluminum hair...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Ben Seibel Bookends, Brass Orb
By Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel bookends, brass orb. Rounded sculptural bookends with cutout. Original brass plated finish shows scratches, signs of wear, and crazing. Seibel, after studying painting, ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Steuben Glass Crystal Pedestal Centerpiece
Vintage Steuben glass crystal pedestal centerpiece. Hand blown crystal centerpiece with scrolled pedestal base. Signed Steuben on underside of base.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Crystal

1960s Brutalist Spheric Globe Nail Spike Table Sculpture Nuclear Atomic Era
By C. Jere Artisan House
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful airy design, for such brutal components.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bottle Holder after Marcel Duchamp Readymade
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bottle holder as the ones used by Marcel Duchamp for his readymade, Not signed. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Preserving a beautiful ...
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Camer Murano Glass Bookends
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s pair of hand blown red and clear sculptural Murano glass bookends with original label "Camer Glass New York Venice".
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Brass Freeform Sculpture
Brass freeform sculpture on mahogany base, circa 1950s. Made in the United States. Please note of wear consistent with age.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Oak Splint Sphere
A wildly sculptural sphere made from oak splints used for making baskets. Acquired from a woman who made baskets, the splints have been woven into a sphere, possibly for storage purp...
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Small Oak Splint Sphere
A wildly sculptural sphere made from oak splints used for making baskets. Acquired from a woman who made baskets, the splints have been woven into a sphere, possibly for storage purp...
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Vintage 1950s American Primitive Abstract Sculptures

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Oak

AVeM Vase, Artistic Blown Murano Glass, Multicolored and Blue, circa 1950
By Murano 5
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Tall AVeM vase, artistic blown Murano glass multicolored and blue, circa 1950. With aventurine and silver. With certificate of originality.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

AVeM Vase, Artistic Blown Murano Glass, Multicolored and Red, circa 1950
By Murano 5
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Giant AVeM vase, artistic blown Murano glass multicolored and red, circa 1950. With aventurine and silver. With certificate of originality.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Earthenware Sculpture in the Style of George Jouve
A monumental biomorphic sculpture. Beautiful variegated black and brown glaze. In the style of George Jouve.
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Vintage 1950s French Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Ceramic Sculpture by Jules Agard, Vallauris, 1950s
By Jules Agard
Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes
Zoomorphic sculpture and figurative painting on ceramics by Jules Agard. About the artist Jules Agard (1905-1986) was a French ceramist who was already a renowned potter in Vallaur...
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Charles Schneider 1950s Tall Crystal Table Lamp
By Schneider Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb crystal table or desk lamp by Charles Schneider, France. Mouth-blown clear crystal with abstract figure (that looks a little like a huge Christmas tree) in a curved swirl-like...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

Biomorphic Midcentury Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Biomorphic midcentury coffee table, in the manner of Isamu Noguchi, T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Jean Royere, et al, American, circa 1950s. This table is currently being refinished and ca...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Monumental and Rare Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse Themed Wall Sculptures
Monumental and rare 60" Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse's on hind legs wall sculptures, truly amazing design, iron structure with enamel painted squares and rectangles, Classic midcent...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Tray Table "Tempo Group" by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and unusual Mid-Century Modern double cocktail tray table "Tempo Group" by Tony Paul, have never seen one of these in person, only in catalogue. Beautiful condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Iron

Klaus Ihlenfeld Bronze Platform Sculpture, USA, 1950s
A native of Berlin, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin and eventually immigrated to the USA where he was a studio assistant to Harry Bertoia who clearly influenced his ...
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Vintage 1950s American Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze