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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Lions Guardian, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home.
Handcrafted Guardian Lion sculptures in Calacatt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso. A Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblem...
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
DECÒ TERRACOTTA VASE 20th Century
Handmade
HEIGHT 50 cm
WIDTH 26 cm
good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
'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
Sea Head Water 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
Feng Shui Bonsai "Pink curls", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Pink Curls Bonsai is inspired by the weeping willow tree, a wonderful and unique tree.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Bonsai "Purple Thoughts", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Purple Thoughts bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Japanese trees and their flowering.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Gold Soul "Anima"
Located in Murano, VE
Anima is a collection of exquisite sculptures crafted by our skilled artisans in our factory in Murano. Each sculpture embodies the essence of life and spirituality, taking the form ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Apolo Bust Sculpture Piece Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Apolo Bust, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Apolo bust is a captivating sculptural piece meticulously crafted from Cal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Set/ 3 Ceramic Pieces, Pearl Grey, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serafim, Rocha and Alcobaça Decorative Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes one waterproof ceramic pot ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
This Is Not Self Portrait Sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
This is not a self portrait sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 24 x W 26.5 x H 63 cm
Materials: Solid plaster sculpture wrapped in elastic band color paint finish, accent ri...
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Bronze Patinated Figurine Little Dancer of Fourteen Years by Degas 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
This stunning cast bronze figurine is made in a rare and original interpretation of Degas' famous work - "Little Dancer of Fourteen Years" (French: La Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large decorative tulip, 2m long
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very large decorative polyester tulip sculpture.
Eye catching and decorative piece
Early 2000s, flower shop display
Good condition
Ref.: 642725
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Polyester
Terracotta Bas-Relief Athena Minerva End 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta Bas-Relief Athena Minerva End 20th Century
Italy - Tuscan
H: 26cm
18cm x 3,5cm
2kg
very good condition
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sculpture of an Angel, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an Angel, reproduction in composite material, XXth century, interior and exterior decoration.
Sculpture of an Angel, high quality contemporary production for interior a...
Category
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture "The Walking Man" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture
"The Walking Man"
Italy
Height 80cm
good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Murano blown glass sculpture
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano blown glass sculpture master Sergio Costantini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Set of Two Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Italian modern red ceramic Picassa vase sculpture by Florio Pac Paccagnella 2023
Located in MIlano, IT
Sculpture entitled Picassa in bright red painted ceramic with a matte finish. The subject of the sculpture is geometric and rounded, with a round hole in the middle. The sculpture ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Sunbeds.
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903
Manufactured by BD Barcelona
Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repelle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Anker Hoffmann, woman in dark patinated bronze
By Anker Hoffmann
Located in Kastrup, DK
Anker Hoffmann, Danish 1904-1985
"Maja". Sculpture of kneeling woman in dark patinated bronze.
H: 26 cm W: 40 cm D: 18 cm
The sculpture is made after the preliminary study for the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903
Manufactured by BD Barcelona
Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ceramic Art Sculpture Direct Hit by Yulia Batyrova 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
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Hands in Blood by Yulia Batyrova 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
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, "Invisible Personage"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history with this Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, featuring the artist's iconic "Invisible Personage" design. One of only ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
Contemporary Ceramic Art Sculpture Gazela by Yulia Batyrova & 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
21st Century Unique Sculptural Lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century unique sculptural lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
Patinated oxidized copper;
Gold tilting reflector
Removable cabochon for a golden or red colour
h. 37.4’’ x ø 13.8’’
One-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp!
For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Sun pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp!
For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Work, The Thinker, Model by Auguste Rodin, XXIst
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Bronze with brown patina representing The Thinker, model by Auguste Rodin, XXIst Century.
W: 17.5cm, H: 19.5cm, D: 10cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Riccardo Scarpa : "Le Couple", Plâtre Originale/ Original Plaster, 1975
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo Scarpa (1905-1999) : "Le couple" / "The couple"
Grande sculpture cubisante à la silhouette épurée représentant un couple enlacé, les mains jointes / Tall cubist sculpture...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma
By Urano Palma
Located in Milan, Italy
Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma, 1990.
Biography
Urano Palma (1936 - 2010) was born in Varese in 1936. After wandering through many Italian cities, careful to the artistic av...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
2003 Designer Toy BJ Hammer by Brothersfree
Located in Weesp, NL
Unleash the power of imagination with the rare and coveted limited edition glow-in-the-dark BJ Hammer designer toy by Brothersfree, a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. C...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Sculpture Signed Ernst Barlach, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze representing a flute player, signed Ernst Barlach, modern casting, XXI th century.
H: 31cm, W: 19cm, D: 18cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Terracotta face, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta face with wooden base, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 17.8 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed a...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: D 7.6 x W 14 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bott...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 12.7 x H 31.8 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Petite Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: D 7.5 x W 10.2 x H 30.5 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom of the base. Wood grain will v...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 19.05 x H 40.6 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and nu...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Kamiya-Huci Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 24.1 x H 17.8 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom o...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 20.3 x H 34.4 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbere...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Welcome Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Welcome Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 17. 8 x W 25.4 x H 57.2 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the botto...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Alibeck Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Alibeck Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 7.6 x W 45.7 x H 48.3 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Kensho Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Kensho Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 15 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 22.9 x H 119.4 cm.
Materials: Painted black hard maple.
Sculptures will be signed and n...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Seonaidh Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Seonaidh Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 10 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 8.9 x W 24.1 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the botto...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Warbble Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Warbble Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 10 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 25.4 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Marble.
Other marble options are available. Please contact ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 20.3 x H 45.7 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and num...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 22.9 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numb...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 35.6 x H 53.3 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 17.8 x W 25.4 x H 83.8 cm.
Materials: Painted black hard maple.
Sculptures will be signed and n...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 20.3 x H 34.4 cm.
Materials: Colorado Calacatta Honed marble.
Marble detail will vary. Un...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 43.2 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Finished with a soft matte water-based la...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 28 x H 39.4 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom of ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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