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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Returnable Items Only
Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
By Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s
Original sticker on the base
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Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1970s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: 28 x 38 cm
Materials: wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless layers of oil mixed ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2017.
Dimensions: W 23 x D 10 x H 40.5 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of T...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Vision Become True, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Vision become true, rare naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: L 26 cm x W 17.5 cm x H 7 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian Marble
All the a...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Old Dionysos, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Old Dionysos, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2017
Dimensions: H 46 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
The s...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Limited Edition Bronze Frogs entitled "Love" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
A wonderful limited edition artist proof bronze group study of two frogs cuddled together exhibiting very fine colours and excellent tactile smooth lacquered surface, signed Tim, sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2020
Dimensions: W 29 x D 10/16 x H 73 cm
Materials: Naxian Marble
All the artworks of Tom ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Cat King, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, Rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: H 57 cm, W 11.5 cm, D 7 cm.
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel.
Rare Naxian marble.
All the artworks ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Janus, 2021, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2021, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 14 x H 48 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
Th...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Part of the Nature, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Part of the nature, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2020.
Dimensions: loength 52 x diameter 18 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2020
Dimensions: D 8/13 x W 13/15 x H 61/90 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Janus, 2020 Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2020 marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: D 8 x W 19 x H 67 cm
Materials: Naxian Marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2019.
Dimensions: W 17 x D 10 x H 79 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by hi...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Die Vielnährende, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Die Vielnährende, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: H 85 cm D 9-30 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian marble
All the artworks of To...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Abstraction, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Minoan - Naxian marble shelf sculpture - Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: height 24.5 cm / diameter 15 cm
unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1970s Modernist Blue Murano Glass Tropical Fish in the Manner of Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue sommerso murano glass modernist figure of a tropical fish manufactured in Murano in the Seventies. It's in perfect conditions and labeled on a side made in Italy Murano. It's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2019
Dimensions: W 32 x D 9 x H 50 cm
Materials: Naxian Marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are uniqu...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 27 x D 15 x H 82 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Cat King, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2019
Dimensions: D 15 x H 53 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Untitled, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: D 33 x W 43 x H 72 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Early Figure, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Early figure, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2018
Dimensions: H 42 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
The s...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 17 x H 48 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel ar...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Set of 4 Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: W 23.8 x H 17.7 cm
Materials: wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless lay...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2018
Dimensions: H 42 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are un...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass infused with color. Fish measures 10.5" wide, 5" deep and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Untitled, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: H 122 cm W 14.5/27 cm D 6 cm / Base, H 12.5 cm D 24 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian mar...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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 Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ensemble of Sculptures, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculptures, Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of sculptures - naxian marble shelf sculptures - Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions:
Hera: 75 x 7 x 7 cm
Aphrodite: 62.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Little woman: 3...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Ceramic Gold White Cockatoo Decorative Vase, Netherlands, 2020
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic vase in the shape of a cockatoo in white and gold finish. Three holes for flowers.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture, Patina Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1980s Modernist Murano Glass Sculpture of Tropical Fish by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A murano glass tropical fish designed and manufactured in Venice in the Eighties by Seguso. The transparent murano glass has inclusions black, gold and white. The tropical fish it's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Ceramic Sculpted Octopus
Located in Miami, FL
A colorful vintage sculpture, is in very good condition. Unique and stylish, a wonderful centerpiece or focal point decor. Hand-crafted, ceramic with a glaze finish.
This multicolo...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Traditional Plaster Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional plaster figure of a sheep.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Olot has a long tradition in the production of sculptures and religious imagery. The art and industry of religious statuary...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sculpture Fantastic Bird Model by N. Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Fantastic Bird Model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
Th...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Prota Laos, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Prota Laos, Naxian marble shelf sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: height 42 cm / deep 5.5 cm / lenght 12.5 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Ka...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Goebel Large Ceramic Figure of a Cockerel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine German large ceramic cockerel figure dating from around 1970. The cockerel stands on a round pedestal base with incised and molded detailing wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Penguin Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand blown Murano glass penguin sculpture in clear, black, and white colors / Made in Italy, circa 1970s
Measures: height 5 inches, width 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Raku Turquoise Glazed Studio Pottery Resting Pig Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Delightful studio pottery raku glazed figure of a resting pig dating from the 20th century. The hollow hand-crafted ceramic pig is simply detailed in a lying position with its head r...
Category
20th Century British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Smoked Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract Murano smoke color glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful smoke color opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Scale Leopard Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and large scale figure of a leopard will make a dramatic statement with its form and hand-painted finish.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Lladró Arabian Pure Breed Horse Figurine by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain animal figurine of limited series of purebred Arabian horse with thick fur on a wooden base. Portrait of a purebred grey Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
By Dino Martens
Located in Milano, IT
Parrot-shaped sculpture Psitaccus
Dino Martens (1894 - 1970)
Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
It measures 9.055 inches in height x 4.13 in x 5.90 in (23 cm, 10.5 cm x 15 cm)
It weighs 1.997 lb (906 g)
State of conservation: intact.
The small glass sculpture...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Judit Nádor for Zsolnay, Cubist Cat in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Judit Nádor (1934-2016) for Zsolnay. Cubist cat in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful luster glaze in red shades. 1970s.
Measures: 23 x 7 cm.
In excellent cond...
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Seguso Modernist Red and Black Murano Glass Penguin
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing modernist sculpture of a Penguin designed and manufactured in Venice by Seguso. the red and black murano glass it's in perfect conditions, its acid signed on the bottom and labeled on a side. This Murano Glass Penguin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative & Top Quality Made, Matt Chrome Painted Bronze Bear Skull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Exact replica of a black bear skull, cast in bronze.
This cool and hand-crafted bronze skull is an exact replica of a black bear skull. Less than 20 were...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture, Light Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Four Vintage Danish Porcelain Birds and Squirrel Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Four vintage Danish porcelain birds and squirrel figure made by Royal Copenhagen and dating from the 1960's. The figures are well modeled and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Large Orange & Ocher Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Orange & ocher glazed ceramic vase, artist-signed Gambone Italy at base.
About the Artist:
Bruno Gambone (1936 - 2021) is an Italian ceramist and the son of Guido Gambone, one of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jeff Diamond Bulldog Sculpture
By Jeff Diamond
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and charming sculpture of a bulldog was created by the American artist Jeff Diamond, and the piece is fabricated in resin with a hand-painted, multi-colored drip p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Black Swan Lifeboat by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Black swan lifeboat by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Objects
Dimensions: H 90 x L 42 x W 25 cm
Materials: PVC, Styrofam, MDF
Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Independent designer / Artist and lecturer in visual communication, holds a B.des in visual communication and M.des in Industrial Design from Bezalel Academy...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
PVC
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.