Modern Sculptures
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011).
The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic st...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cuarta-IV Sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The IV Fourth Sculpture is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Stone Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary stone sculpture, 20th century.
Contemporary stone sculpture, unsigned, 20th century.
H: 43cm, W: 29cm, D: 17cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Sculpture of an Angel, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an Angel, reproduction in composite material, XXth century, interior and exterior decoration.
Sculpture of an Angel, high quality contemporary production for interior a...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Lamp depicting jellyfish
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Aquarium lamp depicting blown Murano glass jellyfish illuminated by a led base
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Untitled XXXV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed ceramic and enamel
9.5 H in x 9.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage-Modernist Brass Menorah
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Modernist Brass Menorah, a figurative stand sculpture of a Menorah. In great condition, it is a light piece.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century L. Rosin (attr.) Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body in smoky green Murano glass on a cubic black glass pedestal. The artwork, created in the 1970s, can be attributed to the Murano...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with light and shadow, creating...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Every which way. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Every which way, by Charo Oquet
5.5 H x 7.5 W x 6 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that contain ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture "The Walking Man" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture
"The Walking Man"
Italy
Height 80cm
good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hammerhead Shark on Stand by Rexx Fischer
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hammerhead Shark on Stand by Rexx Fischer
Offered for sale is a hand-made sculptural glazed ceramic Hammerhead shark on stand by Rexx Fischer . ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Figural Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract figural hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s. This piece features beautiful wood graining and painterly burls. It was acquired from the artist’s estate. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled XXXIX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5.5 W in. x 5.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of th...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Bronze 'Super Egg' Objet d'Art Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Esoteric art object.
Simple and mundane.
Arresting and bold.
Hold it your hand for comfort and energy or cool your cocktail.
Solid bronze.
Original vintage condition with a nice pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture, From Ruth Horwich collection.
Textures Canvas and Metal
About Diane Cooper:
Inspired by the visual culture in Japan,...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner in the 1970s. This piece has a beautiful geometric profile and is presented on a rectangular wood base. It was acquired fro...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled XXXVIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5.5 W in. x 5.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of th...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
13 H in x 10 W in. x 4 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
White abstract sculpture, one of a kind
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
A one-of-a-kind abstract sculpture in white, from the series 'White Symphony,' handcrafted in full bodied gypsum reinforced with inner layers of fibreglass matting. The creative pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Jute, Fiberglass
Untitled XXXXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic and Enamel
8.5 H in x 8 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Tributo allo Smile 1963 di Andrea Visconti - Grande Smile giallo in ceramica
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Tributo allo Smile 1963 disegnata di Andrea Visconti per Superego Edizioni.
Scultura in ceramica Firmata alla base Prova d'autore.
Misura Grande Diametro 33 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display Functional Art
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic hand that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The hand is both a fun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Untitled XXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
5.5 H x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that con...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Murano blown glass sculpture
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano blown glass sculpture master Sergio Costantini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary 21st Century Glass "Tianlong Dragon" by Lalique Glassworks
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A dramatic clear and frosted glass study of an Orietnal dragonwith a ball within its mouth exhibiting very fine satin finish and excellent surface detail heightened with gilding, sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Adrian Abstract Paint, circa 2017
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in Barcelona, ES
Adrian Abstract Paint, circa 2017.
Manufactured in Spain.
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
D 3,7 cm x W 33,5 cm x H 41 cm
The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor sign...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Morden Sculpture In Wood And Metal by Børge 2013
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Morden Sculpture of Wood And Metal by Danish Artist "Børge", dated 2013
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Untitled XXVII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXVII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 13.5 W in x 13.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of t...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
A charming French Bronze Surrealist Apple Sculpture, made in the style reminiscent of the renowned artist Cla...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Scallywag" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a metallic green frog in a seated position with very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim, stamped 'Frogman' an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Untitled XXXXII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
12 H in x 9.5 W in. x 5 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Raviere in rame smaltato produzione Studio Cellini
By Paolo De Poli, Laurana
Located in Lugo, IT
Raviere in rame smaltato.
Produzione Studio Cellini Pesaro.
Difetti come da foto
Grazie
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set" by Simone Crestani
Introducing our exquisite Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Gobl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
Located in Geneve, CH
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 91.4 x W 91.4 x H 177.8 cm.
Materials: White bronze, stainless steel, eucalyptus, and gold medallion seed...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Other, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture RYTHMES by Bernard Varvat from France
Located in Paris, FR
Mr. Bernard VARVAT has been exhibited in the the most famous collector's Gallery of Paris and is now available on 1stDibs in exclusivity.
Seek the Monograph: « Au fil du temps Berna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French sculptor, modernist bronze sculpture, solid bronze. 1960s/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French sculptor, modernist bronze sculpture, solid bronze.
From the 1960s/70s.
Signed MF and EA for Edition Artiste.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 9.5 cm x D 4.0 cm x H 16.5 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Adrian Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Adrian Abstract artwork, circa 2017.
Manufactured in Spain.
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
D 5 cm x W 21 cm x H 21 cm
The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful abstract cast bronze sculpture is by Carole Harrison. This piece is 11 1/2"h x 10"w x 3 3/4"d and is not signed. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Geometric Forms, 8" tall Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Geometric Forms, 8" tall
Italy circa 1900
Collection of (10) with taped lettering.
3”-8”h
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled XXX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXX, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 7 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that co...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
53"x39" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze, and Brass #712
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 53" X 39".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Small Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Small Inky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
A unique free form blown Art Murano glass sculpture by Davide Dona made in ITALY
By Davide Dona
Located in London, GB
Unique free form blown glass sculpture
This is an unique art vase that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano glass and in particular the brilliant skills of Master David...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
This sculpture measures: 14 wide x 8.5 deep x 17.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor.
Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Signed and dated 1971.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 42.0 cm x H 17.0 cm.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian modern red ceramic Picassa vase sculpture by Florio Pac Paccagnella 2023
Located in MIlano, IT
Sculpture entitled Picassa in bright red painted ceramic with a matte finish. The subject of the sculpture is geometric and rounded, with a round hole in the middle. The sculpture ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Untitled XXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that c...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, obtaining her Masters, she w...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Untitled XXXI. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXI, by Charo Oquet
Glazed ceramic and enamel
5.5 H in x 6 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the sp...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXVIII. Glazed ceramic abstract sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
5 H in x 3.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Victor Salmones Cosmos Bronze Soccer Goal Keeper
Located in Toledo, OH
Victor Samones 1937-1989 bronze study "Cosmos" sculpture Acapulco Mexico. 22" bronze soccer goal keeper male grasping a ball. Mounted on a 3/4" thick acrylic base. Signed 3 from an e...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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