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Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany
Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany

Midcentury Modern Metal Mobile, Kinetic Sculpture by Derick Pobell, Germany

By Derick Pobell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Kinetic Mobile designed and made by Derick Pobell, Germany. Five parts, painted metal in black, arranged with metal bars and wire.Signed. One kinetic sculpture in motion is a feast ...

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Hanging Kinetic Wire Abstract Figural Sculpture "The Acrobat"
Hanging Kinetic Wire Abstract Figural Sculpture "The Acrobat"

Hanging Kinetic Wire Abstract Figural Sculpture "The Acrobat"

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Oakland, CA

Hanging wire kinetic figural sculpture of an acrobat, crafted of both brass and steel wire. With numerous moving parts in its articulation. A whimsical sculpture that when moved by a...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s
Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Large Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Wind Bell Arcosanti 1970s

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture
Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture

By Paolo Soleri

Located in Forney, TX

A large and heavy patinated bronze Brutalism style windbell sculpture by Paolo Soleri (Italy, later America; 1919-2014). Beautiful, substantial Mid-century Post Modernist Brutali...

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Brutalist 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Curtis Jeré 1987 Kinetic Table Sculpture with Brass & Teal Patina Abstract Fan
Curtis Jeré 1987 Kinetic Table Sculpture with Brass & Teal Patina Abstract Fan

Curtis Jeré 1987 Kinetic Table Sculpture with Brass & Teal Patina Abstract Fan

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Signed 1987 substantial kinetic abstract sunburst table sculpture by Curtis Jeré. Consisting of a dynamic central vortex of radiating brass rods, flat blades with rich verdigris pati...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Rogelio Polesello Lucite Optical Art. Argentina 1973
Rogelio Polesello Lucite Optical Art. Argentina 1973

Rogelio Polesello Lucite Optical Art. Argentina 1973

By Rogelio Polesello

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic Rogelio Polesello Lucite Sculpture. Signed Rogelio Polesello 73 Rogelio Polesello (26 July 1939 – 6 July 2014) was an Argentine painter, muralist and sculptor. Op Art & G...

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Argentine Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wire Spray Table Sculpture by Dave Grossman
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wire Spray Table Sculpture by Dave Grossman

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wire Spray Table Sculpture by Dave Grossman

By Dave Grossman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A super cool stainless steel kinetic wire sculpture by Dave Grossman in the 1970s. It's a nice size table sculpture. Features a stainless cylindrical base with 100's of wires.

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

MCM Kinetic Painted Steel Mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House
MCM Kinetic Painted Steel Mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House

MCM Kinetic Painted Steel Mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House

By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and very difficult to find MCM kinetic painted steel mobile by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1987. The piece is in good vintage condition and can fluctuate in size based on...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970
Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Rare Sori Yanagi 5-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria

By Carl Kauba

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria A captivating and rare Art Deco automaton bronze sculpture by Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865–1922), depicti...

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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Iron Penny-Farthing Bicycle Sculpture with Working Pedals
Antique Iron Penny-Farthing Bicycle Sculpture with Working Pedals

Antique Iron Penny-Farthing Bicycle Sculpture with Working Pedals

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This antique iron sculpture is modeled after a classic big wheel (penny-farthing) bicycle, executed with impressive mechanical and material detail. Constructed entirely of iron, the ...

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American 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

French 1980s Hanging Mobile
French 1980s Hanging Mobile

French 1980s Hanging Mobile

Located in CA, CA

A beautifully hanging mobile after Alexander Calder, in white black and blue. Constructed using the same delicate welding techniques a Calder, each element is hand cut with no one ...

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Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
Beautiful Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri

Beautiful Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri

By Paolo Soleri

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Signed. A unique piece from a celebrated art...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell
Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Paolo Soleri Greek God Bronze Wind Bell

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Schwinn Stingray Orange County Choppers Bicycle Decorative Sculpture
Vintage Schwinn Stingray Orange County Choppers Bicycle Decorative Sculpture

Vintage Schwinn Stingray Orange County Choppers Bicycle Decorative Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Schwinn Stingray Orange County Choppers bicycle features a distinctive chrome frame with red flame decals. Exposed to the weather. It has a pair ne...

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American Post-Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Studio-Made Modernist Mobile, Small
Studio-Made Modernist Mobile, Small

Studio-Made Modernist Mobile, Small

Located in Dallas, TX

A studio-made modernist mobile; mustard yellow, blue, opium red. This innovative art form, rooted in the principles of modernism, emphasizes minimalism, abstraction, and the intrinsi...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Monumental Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Bell with Cast Aluminum Spine, 1960
Monumental Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Bell with Cast Aluminum Spine, 1960

Monumental Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Bell with Cast Aluminum Spine, 1960

By Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri

Located in Chicago, IL

Monumental Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Bell with Cast Aluminum Spine, 1960 A striking and monumental work by Paolo Soleri, this sculptural bronze bell is suspended from a cast alum...

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American Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Copper

Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture
Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture

Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking hand-built wooden sculpture by the French artist Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), conceived as a celestial armillary cradling a nested constellation of star-polyhedra. Rising...

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French Arts and Crafts 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dynamic Sculpture EVA by Otto Monestier, 1972
Dynamic Sculpture EVA by Otto Monestier, 1972

Dynamic Sculpture EVA by Otto Monestier, 1972

By Otto Monestier

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This dynamic woman torso sculpture EVA is made of 55 different sized chromed plastic discs that spin on a central metal axis. Each disc can be individually moved to form a completely...

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Italian Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Solid Mahogany Aircraft Propeller, England C. 1920-1930
Vintage Solid Mahogany Aircraft Propeller, England C. 1920-1930

Vintage Solid Mahogany Aircraft Propeller, England C. 1920-1930

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative vintage aircraft propeller, elegantly crafted from solid mahogany. Features a natural, age-related patina that adds to its character. Believed to originate from an English...

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English Other 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy

Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A lovely old British Made Vintage Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and a beautiful vintage patina, ideal as an art piece or shelf model. The item dates to circa 1970s wh...

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Victorian Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Michael Cutler Hanging Kinetic Aluminium Sculpture
Michael Cutler Hanging Kinetic Aluminium Sculpture

Michael Cutler Hanging Kinetic Aluminium Sculpture

By Michael Cutler

Located in Ferndale, MI

Michael Cutler designed steel rod circle holding rotating three-piece aluminum mobile sculpture . Very good condition .

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Oversized Wooden Puzzle Sculpture in the Style of Sori Yanagi, France
Oversized Wooden Puzzle Sculpture in the Style of Sori Yanagi, France

Oversized Wooden Puzzle Sculpture in the Style of Sori Yanagi, France

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This exceptional oversized wooden puzzle sculpture features an intricate geometric structure of interlocking spheres and rods, forming a striking polyhedral design. Both a puzzle and...

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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Curtis C Jere Brass Spray Sculpture on Marble Base
Large Curtis C Jere Brass Spray Sculpture on Marble Base

Large Curtis C Jere Brass Spray Sculpture on Marble Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Wayne, NJ

Large Curtis C Jere brass spray sculpture on marble base ribbon forms with rods. Unsigned. many times from cleaning, the signature gets worn off through ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

An Abstract Kinetic Mobile Sculpture in Red Blue and Black by Arthur Bauman 1977
An Abstract Kinetic Mobile Sculpture in Red Blue and Black by Arthur Bauman 1977

An Abstract Kinetic Mobile Sculpture in Red Blue and Black by Arthur Bauman 1977

Located in Wiscasset, ME

An abstract kinetic sculpture with balanced parts created by Arthur Bauman. Arthur Bauman originally created this piece in 1977 as a commission for a client's home in Singapore. The...

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American Minimalist Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Machine age Chrome Ever spun aluminum adjustable desk top electric fan
Machine age Chrome Ever spun aluminum adjustable desk top electric fan

Machine age Chrome Ever spun aluminum adjustable desk top electric fan

Located in Ferndale, MI

Smaller Art Deco era electric fan . Chrom Ever is the manufacturer though the fan is made of aluminum . Ten inch blade inside of eleven inch cage . Adjustable angle with turn of a w...

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American Machine Age 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass & Copper Cattails Curtis Jere Style Sculpture
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass & Copper Cattails Curtis Jere Style Sculpture

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass & Copper Cattails Curtis Jere Style Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Mid-Century Modern mixed metals sculpture. In the style of Curtis Jere. In soldered brass & copper. In the form of cattails surrounded by lilypads(?). Sim...

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Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period
Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period

Large Japanese Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is large cast bronze lobster (known as Ebi in Japanese) circa 1890-1900s of Late Meiji period. Different from Spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi), these are commonly known as Western lo...

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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torch Cut Floral Arrangement from Brotman's Sausalito
Torch Cut Floral Arrangement from Brotman's Sausalito

Torch Cut Floral Arrangement from Brotman's Sausalito

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Hanover, MA

Torch cut brass and mixed metal kinetic floral spray in the style of Curtis Jere retailed through Brotman's Village Fair in Sausalito, CA circa 1970

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco WWII Military Strategy Chalk Teaching Globe on Stand by Denoyer-Geppert
Art Deco WWII Military Strategy Chalk Teaching Globe on Stand by Denoyer-Geppert

Art Deco WWII Military Strategy Chalk Teaching Globe on Stand by Denoyer-Geppert

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare art deco WWII military strategy chalk teaching globe by Denoyer-Geppert with period chrome stand, circa 1940s. The globe is in good condition with original paint; there are seve...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Chrome, Steel

Luigi Barolo for Baleri Italia (1992) Corrugated "Cartoons" Screen
Luigi Barolo for Baleri Italia (1992) Corrugated "Cartoons" Screen

Luigi Barolo for Baleri Italia (1992) Corrugated "Cartoons" Screen

By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli

Located in Round Top, TX

This is the "Cartoons" free-standing corrugated cardboard room screen with cast aluminum structural framing with protective rubber capping to the top and bottom of this piece. Desig...

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Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Aluminum

1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base & Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture
1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base & Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture

1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base & Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture

By Alessio Tasca, Victor Vasarely

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1960s Mod OP Art Lucite & chrome base Photo Prism kinetic sculpture designed by Bob Cornell Creations. The photo frame brochure (not included), says its a fine precision ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Chrome

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s
Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Magnetic Kinetic Sculpture – Desk Toy, France 1970s A captivating vintage magnetic kinetic sculpture dating from the 1970s, composed of a brushed metal magnetic base and an assortme...

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French Kinetic 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Magnets

Harry Bertoia Kinetic Spray Sculpture, Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Harry Bertoia Kinetic Spray Sculpture, Steel, Mid-Century Modern

Harry Bertoia Kinetic Spray Sculpture, Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By Harry Bertoia

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An exceptional kinetic sculpture by Harry Bertoia, created in the 1970s, exemplifying the artist's celebrated exploration of movement, light, and sound. Composed of finely welded st...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1972
François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1972

François Colette : Chrome plated signed and dated mobile sculpture - 1972

By François Colette

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

François Collette or Colette (1936-2024, France) : "Stabile" Hand made and welded mobile sculpture made of chrome plated metal Signed "FC" on triangular base and dated "72" (1972) ...

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French Kinetic Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Marcel Duchamp Thonet Readymade "Porte Chapeau"
Marcel Duchamp Thonet Readymade "Porte Chapeau"

Marcel Duchamp Thonet Readymade "Porte Chapeau"

By Marcel Duchamp

Located in Sharon, CT

Thonet manufactured this object (11022) around the turn of the century and was illustrated in their 1904 catalog (see photo). In 1917 Duchamp hung one from the ceiling of his New Yor...

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French Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri

Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri

By Paolo Soleri

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Signed. A unique piece from a celebrated artist. Unique attribute to thi...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970
Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Rare Sori Yanagi 3-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...

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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Wood

A.R.D.I.T.I. 1972 Table Lamp Wood Steel Plexiglass "BT" Sormani Nucleo, Italy
A.R.D.I.T.I. 1972 Table Lamp Wood Steel Plexiglass "BT" Sormani Nucleo, Italy

A.R.D.I.T.I. 1972 Table Lamp Wood Steel Plexiglass "BT" Sormani Nucleo, Italy

Low-voltage, modular, sculptural triangular table lamp in wood and stainless steel with two lights with magnetic, movable lucite cylinders. The item belongs to Sormani's Nucleo Div...

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Italian Space Age Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Stainless Steel, Magnets

Harry Bertoia Kinetic Spray Sculpture, Steel, Mid-Century Modern
Harry Bertoia Kinetic Spray Sculpture, Steel, Mid-Century Modern

Harry Bertoia Kinetic Spray Sculpture, Steel, Mid-Century Modern

By Harry Bertoia

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This "Spray" sculpture by Harry Bertoia from the 1970s is a stunning kinetic piece. This rare work, approximately 100 cm (39") in diameter and 73 cm (28.7") in height, is made of fin...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Abstract Kinetic Table Top Sculpture in Walnut by Clarence Teed
Abstract Kinetic Table Top Sculpture in Walnut by Clarence Teed

Abstract Kinetic Table Top Sculpture in Walnut by Clarence Teed

By Clarence Teed

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fine and rare table top sculpture by Clarence Teed. Solid walnut in four pieces which can be turned on the steel connecting rods to display the work in any number of ways. Teed was a...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Steel

Unique Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Bell Signed Francisco Organic Design
Unique Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Bell Signed Francisco Organic Design

Unique Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Bell Signed Francisco Organic Design

Located in Troy, MI

Sculptural artist made cast bronze bell signed Francisco 1977 Organic design with wood grain like texture and verdigris patina Fluid looped handle is seamlessly integrated and signe...

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Organic Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century
French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century French 20th century tailor's mannequin. Made of paper, fabric and metal. It features a mechanism inside which allows the tailor to adju...

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French Folk Art 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry. This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand carving and intricate hand painting. Adorned with ornate fabrics in red and gold colors heavily embellished with beads, sequins, colored glass, embroidery, and gemstones, this marionette is a true work of art. Whether you choose to display it on your wall, use it as a mobile to bring color to a child's room, or incorporate it into your authentic boho and ethnic decor, it will captivate your senses. A fine representation of handcrafted village folk puppets from Asia, this marionette stands out for its unique quality. What sets marionettes apart from regular puppets is their manipulation through strings controlled from above, offering an unparalleled range of movement. Operating these strings demands a high level of skill, making marionettes a cherished form of puppetry. In Asia, marionette troupes were often sponsored and patronized by royalty, and while their performances were undoubtedly captivating and entertaining, they also served a significant cultural role. This marionette is not only a collector's delight but also a stunning piece of art. It portrays Minthar, the prince, in all his vintage glory...

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Thai Folk Art 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Glass Flower Arrangement or Sculpture by Phil O Reilly
Large Glass Flower Arrangement or Sculpture by Phil O Reilly

Large Glass Flower Arrangement or Sculpture by Phil O Reilly

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty very large and dramatic hand blown glass sculpture having a floral bouquet of exotic flowers and leaves presented in an alluring cobalt blue glass vase. Signed "R + O Glass 97"...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Artist Bill Keating "Unique" Large Bronze Kinetic Sculpture titled "Images" 1992
Artist Bill Keating "Unique" Large Bronze Kinetic Sculpture titled "Images" 1992

Artist Bill Keating "Unique" Large Bronze Kinetic Sculpture titled "Images" 1992

By Bob and Tom Bennett, Bill Keating

Located in St. Louis, MO

Sculptor Bill Keating (b.1932) Illinois - Alabama. Unique 1/1 abstract bronze two-piece sculpture titled "Images", from 1992. A fluid and well balance bronze looping ribbons sculptur...

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American Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Dimensional Abstract Sculpture
Vintage Dimensional Abstract Sculpture

Vintage Dimensional Abstract Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Dimensional Abstract Sculpture. We offer a great abstract expressionism dimensional kinetic sculpture mounted on a wood base. Great coffee table or bookcase accessory!

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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Aluminum

Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s
Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s

Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s

By Jane Knight

Located in Troy, MI

Suspended macrame sculpture by Michigan fiber artist Jane Knight circa 1970s Three dimensional open weave crocheted sculpture in a muted chartreuse wool, adorned with a hanging bras...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wool

1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton
1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton

1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton

Located in Berghuelen, DE

1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton An antique hotel page automaton manufactured by P. Stokvis, Den-Haag - Netherlands ca. 1930s. A young boy in hotel pa...

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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

Michael Ince Sculpture Mobile
Michael Ince Sculpture Mobile

Michael Ince Sculpture Mobile

Located in New York, NY

Abstract wooden Mobil by Artist Michael Ince (1942- 9/2023 American). Mid Century Modern Mobil Art Sculpture by Michael Ince. An early work 1970's of asse...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Macramé Hanging Planter with Gourd Vessel, 1970s macrame
French Macramé Hanging Planter with Gourd Vessel, 1970s macrame

French Macramé Hanging Planter with Gourd Vessel, 1970s macrame

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A refined example of French artisanal design from the 1970s, this sculptural hanging planter embodies the naturalist and bohemian spirit of the era. Hand-knotted in richly textured ...

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French French Provincial Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Natural Fiber

Harry Bertoia Hanging Willow Chandelier, 1968
Harry Bertoia Hanging Willow Chandelier, 1968

Harry Bertoia Hanging Willow Chandelier, 1968

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chicago, IL

Harry Bertoia Hanging Willow chandelier, 1968. Abundant stainless steel strands reminiscent to a willow tree surround a cylindrical housing with uplighting functions creating a dramatic defusing effect spreading light...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Cat Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's
Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Cat Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's

Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Cat Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Huge Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture made of acrylic resin designed by Abraham Palatnik, part of Artemis Collection made in the 1970's. This is the biggest version of the aforemen...

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Brazilian Kinetic Vintage 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Pair of Rare Geometric Wood Puzzle Sculptures - France - 1970s
Pair of Rare Geometric Wood Puzzle Sculptures - France - 1970s

Pair of Rare Geometric Wood Puzzle Sculptures - France - 1970s

By Sori Yanagi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This pair of oversized wooden puzzle sculptures showcases interlocking spheres and rods, forming striking geometric and molecular-like designs. Playful yet architectural, these mid-...

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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Wood