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Mid Century Modern Embossed Metal Wall Plaques – Pair – Turner Style
Offered here is a striking pair of mid-century modern wall plaques, executed in embossed metal with a dramatic copper/brass-tone relief against a matte black ground.
These panels are strongly consistent with production by Turner Wall Accessory Company (or a closely related maker), dating to approximately the late 1960s–1970s—a period when bold, globally inspired figural compositions defined high-style interior décor.
Design & Visual Impact
Each plaque presents a stylized figural scene rendered in high-relief:
- One panel depicts a figure interacting with a tree in a scene that intriguingly evokes tropical labor (often interpreted as tapping or harvesting)
- The companion panel features multiple figures with tools in dynamic poses, suggestive of work, movement, or ceremonial action
The compositions are intentionally ambiguous and expressive, blending influences that can read as:
- African-inspired figural abstraction
- Tropical or colonial-era labor imagery
- Rhythmic, sculptural mid-century design
This layered ambiguity gives the pair a much more sophisticated presence than typical “tribal décor”.
Construction
- Stamped/embossed metal panels (not resin)
- Black painted recessed ground
- Raised metallic highlights with warm copper/gold tone
- Integrated frame edges with hanging slots
- Lightweight and easy to mount
Dimensions
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- Height: ~23 inches
- Width: ~8 inches each
Condition
- Very good vintage condition
- Minor surface wear consistent with age
- No major dents or structural issues observed
- Presents exceptionally well on the wall
Styling Notes
- Mid-century modern interiors
- Hollywood Regency / Palm Beach eclectic
- High-end boho or global-inspired spaces
These display beautifully as:
- A paired installation
- Flanking a mirror, console, or doorway
- Statement pieces in a curated gallery wall
Summary
A visually compelling and increasingly collectible mid-century figural wall set, offering strong scale, narrative intrigue, and authentic period construction.
