Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Home - life magnified collection raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Measurement: H9.45" x 17.33" x 17.33"
Life : Magnified - A series of raku fired ceramic earthenware sculptures that captures facets of humanity within shapes inspired by microlife.
...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Sculptures in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sculptures in olive wood by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions:
Large: 23 x 23 x 55 cm
Small: 20 x 20 x 28 cm
Materials: Solid olive wood
It is collected from the roots and...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Olive
Bone series - Inhumane - Raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
BONES - A series of raku fired ceramic sculptures that explores the intricacies of humankind by digging deep into one's core.
Measurement:
Height: 21 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 9 in
T...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Bone series - Sadism - Raku ceramic pottery sculpture by Adil Ghani
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
BONES - A series of raku fired ceramic sculptures that explores the intricacies of humankind by digging deep into one’s core.
Measurement:
Height: 22 in
Width: 12 in
Length: 10 in
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Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Black Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Impermanenza Black
A unique testament to artisanal craftsmanship, this gorgeous sculptural vase is distinguished by an uneven, jagged, and black-colored rim result of the stunning Raku firing technique of Japanese origin. Its bulging ceramic shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Rollin Karg Abstract Art Glass Sculpture
By Rollin Karg
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rollin Karg, is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes stones
Also available: Other finishes available
The brick is a generic constructive ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul's Trance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled
"Soul's Trace", this bespoken piece was made in 2009 and purchased from Tai Modern, ...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Thread
Subirachs "Untitled" Bronze Sculpture, 1982
Located in Astoria, NY
Subirachs (Josep Maria Subirachs, Spanish, 1927-2014), "Untitled", Bronze Sculpture, numbered and stamped in cast “56/250 RKP Int. Corp c. 1982”. Provenance: From the collection of t...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza O Sculpture
Minimalist and fluid lines outline the silhouette of this sculpture, unique objet d'art deftly handcrafted of ceramic by following the ancient Japanese Raku pottery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta' Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Civilta' Sculpture
Symbol of a lost civilization, this stupefying ceramic sculpture was inspired by the idea of a rolled-up papyrus turned into ceramic over time. Its raw flair, r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Lee Morris "Sail" Nickel Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Sail" 1980's, Nickel-plate, Signed Verso.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Nickel
Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza sculpture
A sculptural work of art that will make a unique addition to any sophisticated tabletop of a contemporary interior, this creation by Laab pays tribute to the anc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
DeCastelli DC099 Tristan & Isotte Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Stefano Dussin
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal is unabashedly confirmed in these large, sinuous sculptures. Complementary forms are emphasized by unique hues and the precious gold leaf appli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cast Concrete Sculpture of a Skull
Located in New York City, NY
Cast Concrete Sculpture of a Skull
Cast concrete skull with marks of blue and white paint.
Additional Information:
Materials: Cast Concrete
Origin: United States
Period: 1980-1999
...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete
Robert Lee Morris "Brass Stack" Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Brass Stack" 1980's, hammered brass, signed Verso.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each Rose design Sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans. The rose pattern in this model has been engraved into thick veg tan leather....
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Inside Painted Rock Crystal, "White Lotus" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao, 2014
By Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students.
Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 BRICKS by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available,
The brick is a generic constructive...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones.
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive elemen...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones
Also Available:other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Set of 5 Ceiling Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 5 ceiling bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm.
Materials: andes stones.
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic con...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Bronze Vase with Acid Work by Esa Fedrigolli for Spirale Arte Italy 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Important Esa Fedrigolli Italy by Esart Italy for Spirale arte design bronze vase with acid work year ’70 signed
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available
The brick is a generic constructive ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
DeCastelli DC098 Tristan & Isotte Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Stefano Dussin
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal is unabashedly confirmed in these large, sinuous sculptures. Complementary forms are emphasized by unique hues and the precious gold leaf appli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stainless Steel
Robert Lee Morris, "Mobile" Nickel Panel Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris "Mobile" 1980's Nickel rectangular panels supported on a black rectangular base (Signed Verso).
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Nickel
Robert Lee Morris "Large Double Stack" Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Large Double Stack" 1980's, Hammered brass, Signed Verso.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Vase on Table in Magenta and Beige Ceramic by Milan Pekar
Located in Milan, IT
The magazine table belong to the furniture collection “Vase on table”. Taking everyday practical objects found at home and transforming them into ceramics in a playful way without thinking too much of their primary function. Furniture pieces are made of height firing terracotta clay. Actual ceramic tubes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available,
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre.
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm.
Materials: andes stones.
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is ...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a g...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: Other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive element t...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available,
The brick is a generic constructive el...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive el...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available.
The brick is a generic constructive el...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also available: other finishes available,
The brick is a generic constructive el...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm
Materials: Andes Stones
Also Available: Other finishes available.
The bric...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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