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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Striking Pair of Large Brass Sculptures of Giraffes
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of outstanding giraffe sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category

1990s European Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Outdoor Cast Iron Metal Garden Statue Sculpture Bird Crane, Set of 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Outdoor Cast Iron Metal Garden Statue Sculpture Bird Crane - Set of 2. Circa Late 20th - Early 21st Century. Measurements: 30" H and 28.5"...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Greg Wyatt, Modern, Massive Bronze Sculpture, 1996 Olympics, Women Athletes
By Greg Wyatt
Located in Stamford, CT
Dore Bronze 'Olympic Woman' Sculpture Depicting Woman's Empowerment Originally Commissioned by Avon Products as an exhibit for the 1996 Olympics Famed Sculpturer Greg Wyatt...
Category

1990s American Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

Decorator Steel Metal Heron Bird Flamingo Garden Sculpture Statue, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Steel Metal Heron Bird Flamingo Garden Sculpture Statue - a Pair. Item features 2 statues included (as pictured), attractive weathered rustic finish, great style and form. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Statues

Materials

Steel

Vintage Life Size Native American Indian Fiberglass Seated Chief and Wolf Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Life Size Native American Indian Fiberglass Seated Chief and Wolf Statue by AAA. Item features a cast fiberglass construction, remarkable det...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Statues

Materials

Fiberglass

Stainless Steel and Black Powder Coated Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1980s Polish stainless steel and black powder coated steel sculpture. The stainless steel cylinders are all different sizes and are arr...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Statues

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pop Art Garden Fountain/ Sculpture of a Standing Blue Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pop Art Garden Fountain/ sculpture of a standing blue dog USA, circa 1980s Definitely an amusing and whimsical garden (can be used indoors) fountain/sculpture, The well executed...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Statues

Materials

Metal

Monumental Patinated Bronze Abstract Sculpture of a Female Nude by Byron Gálvez
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental bronze abstract of a female nude by "the Mexican Picasso" Byron Galvez. This large cast bronze sculpture with original patination and textured surface is signed by the artist at the base. Additional pictures available upon request Byron Gálvez (October 28, 1941 – October 27, 2009) was a Mexican artist who was primarily known for his painting but also created sculpture, including monumental works. He was born in rural Hidalgo state, to a father who played jazz...
Category

1990s Mexican Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

Donjo Acrylic Lucite Dolphin Statue Sculpture 394/750 Modern Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Donjo Acrylic Lucite dolphin 22" statue sculpture 394/750 Modern Figure. Item signed to base "Donjo 394/750". solid acrylic sculpture, acrylic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Statues

Materials

Acrylic

Important Monumental Life-Size Bronze Sculpture of Polo Player William Behrends
Located in New York City, NY
One of the finest living American sculptors, William Behrends created and sculpted this spectacular over life-size bronze polo player. He created portrait work for the White House, State Capitol buildings in D.C and Tennessee, for the Houston Astrodome and has won many commissions for monuments across the US. For over a quarter of a century, nationally celebrated, William Behrends has created the iconic portraits on the Borg- Warner Trophy cup for the Indy 500 winners along with other commissions. He is a popular portraitist and has twice received the Richard portrait Prize by the National Sculpture Society in recognition of his expertise in evoking the character of his sitters in bronze, marble as well as terracotta. Mr. Behrends has sculpted life-size statues of the four great baseball legends Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda which reside at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants (Giants/ AT&T ballpark). He also made baseball’s Tony Gwynn at Petco Park in San Diego, Buck O’Neill in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese in Brooklyn. He has sculpted figures of golfers Ben Hogan...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category

1990s European Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

Ferdinand Parpan French Modern Life-Size Bronze Trumpet Player Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
French modern life-size sculpture of a trumpet player, made by Ferdinand Parpan (Parfan). The piece is signed "F. Parfan" and numbered 1 of 8 on the base. In great vintage condition ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Statues

Materials

Bronze

Iron Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Larger than life-sized iron sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base and can be rotated. The sculpture in an abstract humanoid form has angled arms and an S-shaped body and slightl...
Category

20th Century European Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Modern Enamelled Iron "Sunbather" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern enameled Iron "Sunbather" sculpture, Three dimensional sculpture of a topless woman with blonde hair, reminiscent of Lichtenstein. Removable from ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Monumental Ceramic Pottery Sculpture by Antoine de Vinck, France, 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Monumental Ceramic Pottery Sculpture by Antoine de Vinck, France, 1970s. Proudly offered here is a Belgian ceramist Antoine de Vinck (1924-1992) three-piece, wood fired ceramic and sandstone totem...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Statues

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Life Size Statue of Minerva
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Pair of Reclaimed Atlas Garden Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas is depicted holding up the heavens, an eternal punishment bestowed on him for leading the Titan rebellion against Zeus, King of the Gods. However, in these composition adaptions, the Greek God Atlas carries an urn above his head. These can be planted with flowers and foliage or used simply as statuary. Made in the mid 20th century, each term statue is crafted from a blend of cement and fibreglass with some wear throughout that gives them a beautiful time-worn appeal. Part statue, part jardiniere, these Atlas statues...
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Pair of Reclaimed Atlas Garden Statues
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H 70.87 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
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20th Century Italian Modern Statues

Materials

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English Cast Iron Horse Head Garden Statue
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A large rust patina cast iron horse head figure on a square base.
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Late 20th Century English Modern Statues

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French Antique Cast-Stone Garden Sculpture of Boy with Bird, 4+ Ft in Height
Located in Atlanta, GA
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20th Century French Modern Statues

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Life Size Fiberglass Ram
Located in Stamford, CT
Life size fiberglass Ram is made of a very strong fiberglass which will withstand the elements. This Ram is fantastic and a perfect addition to any gard...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Statues

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Life Size Fiberglass Ram
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H 57 in W 60 in D 20 in
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Life Size Fiberglass Pig
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H 30 in W 55 in D 18 in
Small Black Horse Head Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The special work of the horse head creates an elegant and dignified aura from compressed marble, while at the same time re-emphasizing the elegance of the horse, one of the most aesthetic animals in the ancient world and our current life. The most important sculptures in world history...
Category

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Materials

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Jaguar Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
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Located in İSTANBUL, TR
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Austrian Cast Bronze Bull Sculpture circa 1890's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Materials

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Concrete Casey Stone Face of ‘David’ Garden Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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English Stone TOTEM Figure Made by Gerald Moore
By Gerald Moore
Located in Katonah, NY
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1970s English Vintage Modern Statues

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Cement

Vintage Figural Metal Penguin Garbage Trash Can Zoo Recycle Waste Bin
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage figural Penguin garbage receptacle or trash can. Made of metal featuring a whimsicle Penguin with front hamper for disposal and rear hatch for unloading. Faded along the fron...
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Late 20th Century Modern Statues

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Metal

Modern Bronze Sculpture of a Dolphin
Located in New York, NY
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Modern Bronze Sculpture of a Dolphin
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H 28.25 in W 18.25 in D 8.75 in
Italian Wood Sculpture from 1970, in Maple on a Steel Base
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian wood sculpture from 1970s, in maple on a steel base.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Statues

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Pair of Carved Life-Size Gazelles
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of life-size gazelle carved wood and brass. Beautiful and elegant. Standing on hind legs on free form bases with foliage.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Statues

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Pair of Carved Life-Size Gazelles
Pair of Carved Life-Size Gazelles
H 76 in W 23 in L 76 in
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
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1990s European Modern Statues

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Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons
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H 69.3 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in
Cast Stone Dog Garden Sculpture, France, 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast stone dog garden sculpture, France, 1950. With remnants of original paint.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Statues

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Gilt Metal Sculpture by Bruno Facchini
Located in North Miami, FL
Gilt metal figurative abstract sculpture by Bruno Facchini (signed) on round marble pedestal. In very good condition. Made circa 1970s.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Statues

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Marble

Artist Unknown Sculpture Marble Mother & Child Biomorphic 3ft 10in high Statuary
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Massive 45½“high modernist Mother & Child, Henry Moore inspired abstract biomorphic, grey, marble sculpture, 20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection. Height 116cm., 45 ½ inches Width65 cm., 25 ½ inches., Depth 30cm., 12 inches This marble sculpture is equally striking displayed inside or outside within a landscape. As a medium marble is very practical within a landscape as it is hardwearing and the patina will only improve with weathering over time. "Sculpture is an art of the open air... I would rather have a piece of my sculpture put in a landscape, almost any landscape, than in, or on, the most beautiful building I know." This massive sculpture reflects the universal theme of the cycle of life and the evolution of humanity, while expressing the tenderness and care felt by one human being for another. The distinctive upper torso of the mother birthing the child within the profile of a pair of intertwined circles, in a figure of eight, creates a rhythmic fluidity in the composition and represents the different cycles of life. Viewed from the side the sculpture has the profile of an egg alluding the theme. The mother is physically fused with the child who is emerging from her belly and womb, just as the block of marble gives birth to the form of the sculpture. Their intimate bond is illustrated by way the child is nestling and held within the lower half of the body of the mother and the mother’s loving and nurturing gaze focusing on her child. The inner circular recess adds depth to the perspective and is suggestive of entering into the world. The cuddling arms of both the mother and the child mirror...
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1980s British Vintage Modern Statues

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Modern Abstract Figural Sculpture In Concrete
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract sculpture made of concrete, depicting a stylized figure. The piece has a square base but is unsigned. In great vintage condition with age--appropriate wear and use. Can be used as outdoor statue.
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Concrete

Modern statues for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern statues 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 statues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern statues made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original statues, popular names associated with this style include Juan Pablo Marturano, Bend Goods, Antoine de Vinck, and Christian Caudron. 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 statues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $375,000 while the average work can sell for $3,782.

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