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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Vintage Boho Bronze Horse Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring movement, elegance, and symbolism to your decor with this Vintage Boho Bronze Horse Sculpture. Featuring four poised bronze horses in mid-stride, this unique piece rests on a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sheep Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold. 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Sheep in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mogens Bøggild Bronze Sculpture "Leda and the Swan", Denmark, 1950-1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Bøggild. Bronze sculpture "Leda and the Swan", 1950-1960.
Dark patinated bronze. Signed with monogram 'MB'.
Mogens Kruse Bøggild (11 June 190...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 Horses, Silver Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently painted.. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done without any mold. Ha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Mid Century Modern Bull Sculpture, Style Of Benin
Located in Toledo, OH
This bronze bull sculpture is done in the style of Benin. The neck and backside of the bull is ornately decorated. Horn to tail this piece is 16.5" long, 2.75" deep and 11.5" tall. T...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture "Mother and Child" Baboons
By Blanca Will
Located in Rochester, NY
"Mother and Child" an impressionist bronze sculpture of baboons by sculptor Blanca Will, American, 1881-1978, dated 1912. Works by Will are rare.
Blanca Will Exhibited at the Nation...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Hand Carved Rosewood Hammerhead Shark
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine carved hammerhead shark executed in vividly grained exotic hardwood on naturalistic stand.
Category
1990s Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Wood
2 Horses, Brown, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently painted.. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done without any mold. Ha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Las Vegas Dice Bull, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Midcentury Hand-Crafted Horn Grasshopper, France, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Unique piece. Hand-crafted Grasshopper figure made with natural horn.
Rarely seen item. Great hand.
France 1960s
Measures: H 19 cm - 55 x 15 cm
Conditions: excellent, consistent ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Iittala Long Tailed Duck Metallic Swirl Finnish Art Glass
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Iittala Long Tailed Duck Metallic Swirl Finnish Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic and Metal Sculpture by Tia circa 1991
Located in Barcelona, ES
Signed sculpture made of ceramic and metal. Made by a traditional Catalan artist in Olot, Spain, circa 1991. Signed in the bottom Tia 91. In original condition, with minor ...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modernist Polished Aluminum Gazelle Wall Sculpture Pair by Pendergrast
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Highly detailed, polished aluminum Gazelle wall sculptures featuring two Gazelle bust profiles. Their sleek, stylized forms capture the gazelles' graceful essence with clean lines an...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Rhinoceros Sculpture Signed Angelo Zanella and Dated 2020 - Italy
Located in Milano, IT
This realistic work, made of terracotta, comes from the hands of artist Angelo Zanella, a contemporary artist dedicated to sculpture and painting.
Able to make paintings of any size...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Swimming suit Woman, Going to the beach in summer. Handmade with no mold. Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color. Every piece is handmade without mold!
Our designer creates these piec...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Couple of "To the beach" Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This pieces are unique and handmade without mold. The girl and the boy are ready to go to the beach!
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. Any piece...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Horse, White, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Raku Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dark Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stylized Ceramic Swans by Waylande Gregory, circa 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale ( 18"L) ceramic swan sculptures by Waylande Gregory. Brown/gray with gold paint and sgraffito stylized and typical of Gregory's work, circa 1940s, signed Waland...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kissing Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Chimpanzee in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Amazing Pair of Vases Decorated with Fauns Terracotta Impruneta end 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Vases Ornato Cariatidi Terracotta Impruneta
Internal Diameter (Cm)
48
External Diameter (Cm)
58
Height (Cm)
43
Base Dimensions (Cm)
28
Weight (Kg)
24
Vaso Ornato Cariatidi ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Macaque Handcrafted, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Table Tennis Man, Going to the beach in summer. Handmade with no mold. Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Every piece is handmade without mold!
Our designer creates these pieces c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Bronze Horses Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s cast bronze horses sculpture by renowned designers Curtis Jerè.
The sculpture has a beautiful patina and its mounted on a wooden lacquer base.
The sculpture is s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Hand-Crafted & Signed Mixed Media Zebra Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial zebra sculpture was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of various materia...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Paper
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
Armor Horse, Silver finish, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Horse Head, Unique Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
White and Brown Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse, for Herta Baller, "Black Gold Line" Elephant in Bronze, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. "Black gold line" elephant in bronze. 1950s.
Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätte with Jos...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Asian Green
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
3 Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Flowers Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Crocodile Sculpture by Richard Orlinski, 2006.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crocodile sculpture by Richard Orlinski, 2006.
Gold crocodile sculpture by Richard Orlinski, resin, 2006.
H: 38cm. W: 109cm. D: 47cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Studio Pottery Glazed Figure of a Resting Bird Signed Heptagon Dated 1976
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual studio pottery glazed figure of a resting bird signed Heptagon to the base and dated 1976. The figure is well potted with its wings resting on its fanned tail feathers and...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Baby Gorilla Pacifier Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Gorilla in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Flowers Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black & Crystal by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Anatre sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture hand-blown glass.
Technique: Beaten, Canes and Filigree, Engraved
Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 19 cm
Y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Bronze Group Sculpture Of Gulls
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Group Sculpture of Gulls. It depicts a large bronze sculpture of a group of gulls emigrating over the sea while another one is standing over some rocks. The sculptur...
Category
20th Century Korean Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Handmade Whales in Ceramic, Made in Italy, Unique Pieces
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
A new two pieces collection of whales handmade in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Naturalistic Contemporary Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
A Large 1960s Carved Rosewood Mouse: Gumps, San Francisco
By Gumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large upright mouse with direct gaze fitted with leather ears and incised whiskers; above a bulbous elongated body with curled tail; with foil label 'Gumps'
Category
1960s Philippine Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Spring Calla Flower Womad face, Elegant and Unique. Handmade with no mold. Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Man in Nature Head Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold. 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces complet...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Murano blown glass terrier dog sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
The terrier dog sculpture is made of blown and stapled Murano glass mixed with gold dust, then colored red and white on the eyes, tongue, and nose.
The object is attributed to Ercol...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Slag Glass
Adam and Eve Contemporary Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Tightrope Antelope Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Antelope in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color.
Our designer creates these pieces com...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Modernist Abstract Metal Art Colored Wire Horse Sculpture on Exotic Wood Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculpture
Modernist Art wire horse sculpture, painted, mounted on an Exotic Wood base.
In the style of Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
Measures: 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mogens Bøggild, Bronze Sculpture of a Deer and Jaguar
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Bøggild, Danish 1901-1987
Bronze Sculpture of a Deer Taken Down by a Jaguar in Dark Patinated Bronze, 1946.
Signed with Monogram MB
Mogens Bøgg...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Roberto Camozzo for Wyland, Tiger Hunting Shark on Base Murano Glass 90s, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
When I saw these pieces I was so happy to have found them as I knew the history of these wonderful pieces very well.
There are great maestros and artist from Murano, some are very well known Seguso, Barbini, Tagliapietra.
Roberto Camozzo is instead one that very few know. He and his partner Elio Raffaelli...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Eagle Bronze Sculpture Mounted on Green Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A bronze sculpture of an eagle about to take off mounted on a green marble base finely detailed, with foundry marks.
this wonderful Model of an Eagle, is bronze cast, modelled perche...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ceramic Multicolor Toucan Couple Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Mini Elephant Sculpture Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Mini Wood Elephant Sculpture
4 h x 3 w x 2.25 d
Original preowned unrestored vintage condition
Refer to all images
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Extraterrestrial", Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design, 2020
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century.
This statue depicting a galloping horse is a beautiful collector...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Black Orangutan, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an orangutan in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Butterfly Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design, 2020
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kay Bojesen Reworked Mini Elephant In Multiple Wood Types 70th Anniversary
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Kay Bojesen Reworked Mini elephant anniversary model from 2023 in celebration of the 70th anniversary. The elephant is a special edition that is part of the reworked family. The elep...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Teak, Walnut
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.