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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
$2,500 / item
Small Sculpture in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Small sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 28 cm
Materials: Solid Olive wood
It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees in...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Olive
$2,372 / item
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
$1,689 / item
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
$5,068 / set
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
$13,718 / set
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
$1,689 / item
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
$5,068 / set
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
$1,689 / item
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
$1,689 / item
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
$1,689 / item
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
$5,068 / set
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
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
$1,689 / item
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
$1,689 / item
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
$5,068 / set
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
$1,689 / item
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 "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
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
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
$1,689 / item
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
$1,689 / item
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
$1,689 / item
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
$1,689 / item
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
$2,743 / item
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
$2,743 / item
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
$2,743 / item
Modern sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are Europe, Peru, and South America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include LAAB Milano, Salvador Dalí, RAAQUU, and Robert Lee Morris. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $2,800.
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