Modern Figurative 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Gray
Miguel Berrocal Puzzle Sculpture La Mini Cariatide
Located in Washington, DC
Intricate puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal. Sculpture consists of 25 pieces, plus a wearable ring with a brass heart design. Comes complete with original box and book.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
'Rat Dog' Sculpture in Fiberglass by Finn Stone
By Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We love this piece! Number 2 from an edition of 2, the other was sold recently on Saatchi online, and honestly we don't mind rat dog hanging around, he eats no...
Category
2010s English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Robot
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Crown
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Spaceship
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
In Stock in Los Angeles, Minnie Mouse White & Silver, Pop Sculpture Figurine
By Walt Disney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Minnie mouse white and silver, pop sculpture figurine
Measures: Heig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Ceramic Art Sculpture Wound by Yulia Batyrova and Marat Mukhametov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yulia Batyrova started working with ceramics five years ago. From the very beginning, she was keen on experimenting with form, materials and graphics in search of her own style. Sinc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Llardo Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha Figurine, Signed and Dated
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's Lladro figurine of a Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha holding a fan. The figurine is signed by the maker and dated 1978. The figurine is numbe...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Leaf Rambler" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson, who grew up in St. John Washington, a farming community of about 600 people in eastern WA state, always makes the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hand Blown Glass Sculpture "Tensione Estetica #2023" by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Tensione Esetica 2023 #01
Hand-blown glass sculpture by Simone Crestani.
"I admire the power of nature.
Man uses a great deal of energy to control it, conquer it, to bend it to his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lladró "The Debutante" Fine Porcelain Figurine, 1981
By Lladro
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful and whimsical retired design by Lladro artist Jose Puche is called "The Debutante" and is a pastel dream! With purple hair and snow white sk...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Modern LAAB Nauru Sculpture Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Nauru sculpture
The copper details of this sculpture are able to show different colors thanks to the concentric lines present on the surface that expand and contract the space whe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Metal Pear sculpture by the Lebanese artist Amine El Bache
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Metal pear sculpture by the Lebanese artist Amine El Bache 1990
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hermes - Natural Concrete - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Classic Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Contemporary Paolo Giordano Hermes abstract sculpture concrete cement cast grey
Hermes is concrete sculpture. It's part of a large work that is also photographic: 'Digital Journey i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Italian Sculpture " Egyptian Pharaoh " Carrara Marble 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture " Egyptian Pharaoh " Carrara Marble 20th Century
H: 52cm
20th Century
marble sculpture
very good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Sculpture "Egyptian Memento" Carrara Marble, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture " Egyptian Memento " Carrara marble 20th century
Measure: H: 52cm
20th century
Marble sculpture
Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Lladró Passionate Kiss Couple Sculpture in White by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
White satin-finished porcelain sculpture of a couple kissing sitting on a rock decorated with blue and green enamels. A couple's passion and love, captured as never before by Lladró....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró The Family Portrait Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design of a family decorated with bright colors and golden sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Jaguar" Lucite Sculpture
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Jaguar" Lucite Sculpture
Considered the least powerful piece, yet the most fearless, as it is usually first in line at the time of battle. It has the mos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Gears Frame" Lucite Sculpture
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture.
A juxtaposition of classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Meissen Large Pair of Allegory Figurines Day & Night by Silvia Kloede, Ca 2007
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large, excellently crafted allegories - Day & Night in the form of two slender female figures celebrating femininity:
The figure representing the Day dressed in fresh, spr...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladro Limited Edition of Lady in Love and Flowers for Goddess Woman, Retired
By Lladro
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of two LLadro figurines. One is " Lady in Love" figurine #6712. The figurine is in mint condition was issued in 2000 and retired in 2004. The sec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mr. B 2001 Designer Toy by Michael Lau in Near Mint Condition
Located in Weesp, NL
Mr. B limited edition of 200 pcs 2001 Art Toy from the Crazy Children series by Michael Lau. Produced by Crazy Smiles. This rare piece comes with it's orig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Paper, Fabric
1970s George Schreber 1 Cent Canada in Plexi / Lucite Cube Sculpture
Located in Biella, IT
George Schreber 1 cent year '74 Canada, sculpture cube in plexi / lucite design years 1970.
Signed George Schreber in the superior side, your see in the photo's particular.
Mea...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
White Glazed Ceramic Sculpture by the Famous Belgian Sculptor Albert Poels
By Albert Poels
Located in Tilburg, NL
White glazed ceramic sculpture by the famous Belgian sculptor from Antwerp,
Albert Poels 1903-1984.
Titled in dutch 'Heropbeuring’, which refers to...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block White Statuary Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of white statuary marble.
Dimensions: D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
USA, Circa 1950s
Each figure of large scale, perched on a plinth base, beautifully modeled and decorated, in blue enamel, with...
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Aristide Maillol 'Woman Arranging Her Hair' MOMA Reproduction
Located in Sharon, CT
Original sculpture made in 1936. Cast plaster reproduction with brass
identification on bottom, from 1940-50's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sculpture in iron by Antonio Del Donno Untitled, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1991, numbered: this is 12 out of 20: 12/20. The sculpture is entitled without title. Made with a travertine base. Under the travertine base we find the artist's signature and numbering. The entire work is made of hand wrought iron. In fact, the artist as a true Italian...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Iron
Resin and Marble Sculpture by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The sculptural group “Abstract Isometry” has been gravitating around the theme of fragmentation, slicing of the Earth and plasticity. In the contemporary context, channeled almost ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Lladró The Rocking Chicken Ride Figurine in Green by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design highlighting the green color and touches of gilded sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno Untitled, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Signed sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1989, numbered : this is 14 out of 20 : 14/20. The sculpture is entitled Untitled. Made with a travertine base. Under the travertine base we find the artist's signature and numbering. The entire work is made of hand wrought iron. In fact, the artist as a true Italian...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Iron
EST1966 Art03 Velours
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chantal Keizer painted a number of Art works and transferred them to fabric in a limited collection.
Of each work a maximum of 50 cushions are available worldwide.
This design is printed on a very luxurious woven velvet with a beautiful shine. The pillow has a luxurious look and feel and is a high quality product.
We send the cushion cover without inner filling. You can purchase a down inner filling on request.
Material and size sleeve: 100% polyster in 35-50 cm.
Chantal Keizer is an experienced designer in the field of interior textiles and wallpapers. She lives in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
EST1966 by Chantal Keizer is her interior brand. She offers several collections. The Botanic...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Polyester
Eberhard Bank, Obsidian Sculpture / Carving of Mice on Calcite, Idar-Oberstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great sample of the Idar- Oberstein, Germany carvings in precious stones, by Eberhard Bank, This is made in grey obsidian and calcite base with onyx cabochon eyes.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Aristide Maillol Museum Reproduction 'Pour le Monument a Paul Cezanne'
Located in Sharon, CT
A plaster reproduction of the famous Maillol sculpture 'Pour Le Monument a Park Cezanne' Measurements of Sculpture only: 11 1/2 x 7" x 3 1/2". On a wooden base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"Dancer, " Polymer Clay Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Dancer," polymer clay sculpture, apparently unsigned, depicting a dancer in movement on one foot with arms wide, on stepped rotating black base, 24.5" Overall Height. Base 8"W.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Authentic LLadro Handmade in Spain Figurine, a Set of 3, Retired Models
By Lladro
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Authentic set of 3 retired ladies figurines handmade in Spain by LLadro. The set includes:
Figurine 1 entitled " Basket of Love " # 7622 marked in the bottom 1994 coll...
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Golfer or Golfing Figurine by Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain miniature or figurine.
By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy...
Category
20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró The Lover II Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with modern design and touches of gilded sheen highlighting the red color of the heart and shoes. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró Mandrill Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Renato Anatra Murano Crystal Asian Figural Sculptures by
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this signed pair of Murano figural sculptures by Renato Anatra. The figures are comprised of heavy, clear crystal and opaque black crystal. Both are hand si...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Lucite Stylized Nude Figure Signed Shacham 83'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale lucite sculpture depicts an abstract nude female form in an elongated pose, and is by the sculptor Michael Shacham.
Note: The p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Large Tiche 20th Century Tureen
Located in Madrid, ES
Large tiche 20th century Tureen
Italian TICHE porcelain
Decoration in relief with crustaceans, dolphins and mermaids, the lid with sea nymphs in a ca...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Inuit 'Two Faced' Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Inuit 'two faced' stone carving - fine Modernist carving with spare decoration - signed PAUL (in Roman) on the base - Canada - mid 20th century.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Nude Male Sculpture in Solid Lucite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Nude Male Sculpture in Solid Lucite, Circa 1970's. This one-of-a-kind piece of furniture is a true masterpiece, expertly craft...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Yuri Zatarain Ceramic Abstract Sculpture, Contemporary Mexican Anthropomorphism
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 21st century figurative sculpture with abstract glaze design by contemporary Mexican artist Yuri Zatarain.
Monumental in scale. A very simple and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sea Head Coral Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Modern Italian "Aphrodite" Torso Chalcedony Art Glass Sculpture by, Dino Rosin
By Dino Rosin
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fantastic and very sensual Italian Modern hand blown "Aphrodite" art glass sculpture by legendary glass maestro Dino Rosin decorated with swirling multicolor accents known as "chal...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture by Nathan Mason
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary ceramic sculpture by Chicago based artist Nathan Mason. It is signed by the artist.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Glass Bonsai Sculpture 2021 #04
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass sculpture representing a bonsai tree.
"The bonsai is the symbol of my work; it is the art of giving form, with respect and full understanding of what I am taking ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Che Culo! Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" collection designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered. Limited edition.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Since 1980 he has been working in Milan, as a comic strip writer, illustrator, designer, artist and musician. Since the early 80’he has contributed in the renovation of the Italian comic...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
One of a Kind Bicyclist Steel Cable Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Richard Newton’s sculpture is composed of lines and shapes that are messengers of movement. Surface textures, edges and colors are carefully worked in an effort to retain the energy ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Long Han Gourd Sculpture in Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Han Gourd Sculpture
Cream Lacquer
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-...
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Ceramic Golf Ball "Albatros" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic golf ball handcrafted in white enamel
Albatros - code GB040, measures: H 40.0, Dm 40.0 cm.
Finishes:
- fully finished in 24 carat gold, platinum or bronze € 1.050,00
Also a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Maria A and Maria B Model by Bertozzi & Casoni for Imolarte
Located in Milan, Italy
Two ceramic sculptures designed by Bertozzi & Casoni and produced by Cooperativa Ceramiche d'Imola.
Biography
Giampaolo Bertozzi, born in Borgo Tossignano in 1957, and Stefano ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Seagulls Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Murano glass sculplture of two stylized seagulls dates to the late 20th century and was created by Licio Zanetti.
Note: The last three photos show the etched...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
Located in New Haven, CT
This Loredano rosin glass sculpture called “2 Faces” was made circa 1984.
Made of clear Murano glass in Italy.
Loredano Rosin (1936-19991) was a famous glass artist working with th...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
One of a Kind Bird Steel Cable Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Richard Newton’s sculpture is composed of lines and shapes that are messengers of movement. Surface textures, edges and colors are carefully worked in an effort to retain the energy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern figurative 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 figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern figurative 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 figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Superego Editions, Lladro, and Europa Antiques. 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 figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $99 and tops out at $434,607 while the average work can sell for $2,755.
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