Modern Animal 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Red Velvet Teddy Bear Lamp with LED by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
Ceramic Kudu Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully crafted ceramic Kudu ornament, made by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a lovely tribute to one of Africa's most majestic antelopes. Though specific dimensions ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Iron Garden Medici Vases, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF IRON GARDEN MEDICI VASES. 1950s. Size: 100 cm high
good condition.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Frog Sculpture in Verdigris Bronze and Black Marble by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Animal Sculpture in stock and ready to ship.
The frog is made of cast bronze with vedigris patina. The base is a Nero Marquina marble base.
Dimensions:
w 23 x d 18.5 x h 35 cm
w 9....
Category
2010s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Donald Duck Monochrome Blue Pop Sculpture Figurine
By Walt Disney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Donald duck monochrome blue, original pop sculpture figurine
Measures: Height 10.6" (27 cm)
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Vetri Murano Crystal Glass Italian Dolphin Fish Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vetri Murano crystal glass 9" Italian dolphin fish sculpture, circa late 20th century. Measurements: 9" H x 3" W x 7.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Metal Bird Silhouette Decor Minimalist Accents for Modern space
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition o...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Elephant Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Royal Elephant with Leopard Skin, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a stunning ceramic sculpture that stands 8 high and measures 8 in both length and width. This exq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Set 3 Mid Century Modern Red and Black Enamel Sterling Silver Ladybugs
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Vintage Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Red and Black Enamel Sterling Silver Ladybugs. Beautifully Hand crafted in solid Sterling Silver, enameled in Red and Black. Raised des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Brutalist Bronze Horse Sculpture by Venancio Blanco Spain, 1923-2018
Located in Toledo, OH
Brutalist bronze sculpture by Spanish artist Venancio Blanco 1923-2018. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 5" depth x 10.5" W x 11" H.
Category
20th Century South American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Light Blue Teddy Bear Lamp LED Rechargeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Laokoon, 2018 Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Laokoon, 2018 marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: D 10 x W 21.5 x H 62 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himse...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hivo Van Teal Carved Lucite Translucent Triple Stylized Bird Table Art Sculpture
Located in Thiensville, WI
Hivo Van Teal Carved Lucite Translucent Triple Stylized Bird Table Art Sculpture
• Modern Lucite sculpture modeled as three stylized birds
• 20th century design
• Signed "Van Teal" at base
Additional Details: Translucent sculpture...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Porcelain flamingo, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted flamingo was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals f...
Category
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Rhino Leopard Vase, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Elephant Handle Vase, a stunning piece crafted by the skilled artisans at Zimele Ceramics in South Africa. This unique vase stand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937) bronze Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937) bronze
Bronze Figure of a Mother Dog with Two Puppies, Maternite, the recumbent dog with two hungry pups, dark brown...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Garden and landscape sculpture titled 'Climbmate'
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'Climbmate' is a beautiful garden and landscape substantial sculpture. Standing tall at two meters this stunning artwork piece took over five months to create with much attention t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Trojan Horse Head or Knight Chess Piece Lucite Sculpture on a Base
Located in Miami, FL
Trojan Horse Head or Knight Chess Piece Lucite Sculpture on a Base
Offered for sale is a wonderful custom made lucite sculpture of a stylized Troja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
In stock at Elan Atelier's New York Showroom (ready for pick-up).
Octopus Sculpture in cast bronze with dark bronze finish. Wild aquatic nature, unleashed indoors. This octopus is e...
Category
2010s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Modernist Plaster Sculpture, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Bronzed modernist plaster sculpture of a rider with a horse, probably France mid-20th century. The plaster model has a metal plate as a base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Kong XS, Gorilla Red Velvet Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
Early 20th Century Elephant Bronze Sculpture Tuscan Foundry
Located in Firenze, FI
Large bronze sculpture depicting an elephant with raised trunk. Typical Tuscan foundry manufacture from the early 1900s. Burnished investment casting.
Measurements: HxWxD 45 x 56 x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Love Art Ceramics Zebra urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Zebra Urn, a creation by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. This piece was sculpted by Motsamai Sello and hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali. It measures H.24 in. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Drago Ceramic Sculpture by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture designed by Matteo Cibic and produced by Superego Editions, 99 pieces limited edition. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, on ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Giffare Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic giraffe coin dish is a true masterpiece crafted by South African artists. Skillfully handmade and painted with exquisite detail, it features the graceful necks of giraff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong XS, Gorilla Turquoise Blue Velvet Table Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
Ceramic Elephant And Baby Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a striking ceramic Elephant with Cub sculpture, meticulously crafted by artisans Lindo, George, and Thabo in South Africa. This piece stands 8 inches tall w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Dieter Finke Panther Sculpture "Der HöLlenhund"
By Dieter Finke
Located in Munich, DE
Wood and paper. Very early work from circa 1970.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Beige Velvet Teddy Bear Lamp with LED by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy Girl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
Ceramic Elephant Head Dish Soap, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite hand-painted Elephant Heads Soap Dish from Zimele Ceramics, a unique piece that beautifully marries artistry and cultural significance. Measuring 6 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Eleph Joyful Platinum Colored Ceramic Sculpture Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Eleph is a platinum colored glazed ceramic sculpture shaped like an elephant head, from the famous Bassano del Grappa ceramic district. Designed by Aldo Cibic. It can be hung on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dark Brown Velvet Teddy Bear Lamp with LED by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Paco Valle Horse and Rider Wireframe Brutalist Sculpture, Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paco Valle Horse and Rider Wireframe Brutalist Sculpture, Signed
This dynamic sculpture is an exquisite example of Paco Valle's skills in wrapped w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Love Art Ceramics Bird Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Bird ornament by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, measuring 2 inches high, 5 inches long, and 2 inches wide, is hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Zebra Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a captivating ceramic Zebra sculpture from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Gabriel, this piece stands 9 inches high, 12 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Elephant Orange
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
White Teddy Bear Lamp LED, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Evert Den Hartog "The Bull" Decorative, Contemporary Sculpture, Bronze on Marble
Located in Berlin, DE
Evert den Hartog "The Bull", decorative, contemporary sculpture. Bronze on marble base.
Evert den Hartog, born in 1949, studied sculpture at the Ac...
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Flight shadows" decoration, handcraft metal sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Elephant Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of Nozipho Ntshalintshali and sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this ceramic Elephant ornament from Love Art Ceramic Studio in South Africa stands as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dodo Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Sin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong XS Gorilla Light Blue Table Lamp, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating ceramic Lioness sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Teboho and hand-painted by Virginia at Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Measuring 6 inches high, 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Sable coin dish by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, measuring 2 inches high, 6 inches long, and 6 inches wide, is hand-painted by Zinhle Nene and hand-sculpted by Nathi....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Ladybug Red
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Montonsferatu Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Polished Chrome Antlers - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold, sculptural statement with this rare pair of vintage polished chrome antlers. With their fluid, flame-like curves and gleaming mirror finish, these dramatic decorative fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exquisite ceramic Tiger sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sbusiso at Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. This striking piece measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Ladybug Yellow
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Tiger With Cub Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Discover the Ceramic Tiger Sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art, a breathtaking representation of wildlife artistry from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Pales...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The tiger ceramic sculpture is a stunning piece, distinguished by its unique walking pose and exquisite craftsmanship. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and meticulously hand-painted by Gabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, meticulously crafted by Sbu and hand-sculpted by Saiza at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, captures the essence of African wildlife. Standing at 2 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Dragonfly Red
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Füllhorn, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2019
Dimensions: L 144 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
The stone...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Love Art Ceramics Rhino Zebra Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with care in South Africa, this ceramic Rhino & Zebra coin dish is a tribute to the continent's majestic wildlife. Standing 3 inches high, with a length of 8 inches and a wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Hyena and Monkey sculpture made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Hyena and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Petros Hand sculpted by Mpilo.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, crafted by Sbusiso and hand-painted by Sabelo at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, embodies the essence of African wildlife. Measuring 2 inches high,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern animal sculptures 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 animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, VG design and laboratory department, Stefano Giovannoni, and Superego Editions. 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 animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $53 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $1,745.