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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Returnable Items Only
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

Contemporary Fiberglass Lion Sculpture, Ebony, Custom Quality
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Fiberglass Lion Sculpture, Ebony, Custom Quality Fiberglass United States, 2020s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Statues

Materials

Fiberglass

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

Generation 09 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 09 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 38.5 x L 13 x H 51 cm Materials: Black stoneware, slip, iron and white cement In this series of pieces, called 13 generatio...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Statues

Materials

Stoneware

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

Generation 10 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 10 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 27 x L 38 x H 37 cm Materials: Black Stoneware, Slip, Cement In this series of pieces, called 13 g...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Statues

Materials

Stoneware

Christian Caudron, Lamborghini Adventador LP700-4 Sculpture, Marble Rock Crystal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This sculpture in fine white P marble, black Belgian marble and rock crystal is a tribute to the famous car manufacturer Lamborghini, specifically the Aventador LP700-4. The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine sportscar produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini launched on February 28th, 2011, at the Geneva Motor Show five months after its initial unveiling in Sant’Agat Bolognese. The first model, the Aventador LP 700-4, was designed by Filippo Perini. It was inspired by Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón and the Estoque concept car and is the successor to the Murciélago. Among the design features were its signature scissor doors...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Statues

Materials

Marble, Rock Crystal

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

Italy Urano Palma Wrought Iron White Cactus in Vase for Garden Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a surprising element to enrich your garden or green space like terraces or bow windows. It can be extremely decorative also in every domestic ambiences. Between an abstrac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Italy Medium Wrought Iron Cactus in Vase for Garden Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a surprising element to enrich your garden or green space like terraces or bow windows. It can be extremely decorative also in every domestic ambiences. Between an abstrac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Italy Small Wrought Iron Cactus in Vase for Garden Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a surprising element to enrich your garden or green space like terraces or bow windows. It can be extremely decorative also in every domestic ambiences. Between an abstrac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Italy Wrought Iron White Cactus in Vase for Garden Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a surprising element to enrich your garden or green space like terraces or bow windows. It can be extremely decorative also in every domestic ambiences. Between an abstrac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Italy Wrought Iron Red Cactus in Vase for Garden Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a surprising element to enrich your garden or green space like terraces or bow windows. It can be extremely decorative also in every domestic ambiences. Between an abstrac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

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

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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European 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

Bardiglio Grey Marble Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bardiglio grey marble sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014. Titled: "Ramada y Mercedario" from San Juan Province. The sculpture ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Statues

Materials

Marble

Granite Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2019
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Granite sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2019. Titled: "De la serie Cordilleras imposibles". Juan Pablo Marturano was born in Buenos Aires in 1975. In 1999 he receiv...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Statues

Materials

Granite

Bardiglio Grey Marble Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2016
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bardiglio grey marble sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2016. Titled: "Plegaria para Ansilta" Juan Pablo Marturano was born in Bu...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Statues

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Large-Scale Outdoor Kinetic Concrete Sculpture and Installation
Located in kingston, NY
Johnny Poux sculptures Johnny Poux’s large-scale kinetic concrete sculptures and installations explore the relationship between motion and mass, industry and nature. Each piece is made individually to order. Artist statement My work as an artist has been focused primarily on large-scale kinetic pieces that explore my unyielding fascination with simple machine principles, movement, and the beauty and physics of a large mass in motion. Working with industrial materials like concrete and steel, and occasionally combining these with natural forms or living things like trees, my work is often about the tension between man and nature and our technological footprint. I am drawn to creating large-scale work that moves, evokes feelings of wonder, is interactive, and alters our relationship to the world for a moment. I have built and installed 30 foot tall steel kinetic pieces that span a full 40’ circle as if in flight and have created 1000 lb. concrete pieces that ripple like water in the historic cement mines of Rosendale, NY. I have balanced and counter weighted a 55’ tall black walnut tree...
Category

2010s American Modern Statues

Materials

Concrete, Bronze, Steel

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

Contemporary Piece of Art MARIKO The "Couple" Sand stone Sculpture Cubist style
Located in Miami, FL
Man is the protection of women and children. The woman comes into its own strength, motherhood, procreation of humankind. MARIKO Contemporary French Sculptor . Merge the two characte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Corsican Modern Statues

Materials

Sandstone

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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Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Vintage Figural Metal Penguin Garbage Trash Can Zoo Recycle Waste Bin
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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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