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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Vintage Bronze of a Nude Girl Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exceptional Vintage Bronze of a Nude Girl Seating, Signed Chavez, circa 1960's – a timeless piece of art that exudes elegance and charm. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Figurative Marine Urchin Sculpture, "Garota" 2015 Mixed Media, Jesús Pelegrí
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Jesús Pelegrí is a spanish painter and sculptor. Born in Barcelona in 1975. He is specialized in marine fauna like this marine urchin called "Garota". This marine urchin sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Woman's Head Sponge 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
Woman's Head Blue 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
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Turtle sheriff, handmade blown sculpture by Roberto Beltrami.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering com...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Scheib, Alsbach Soult Germany Porcelain General on Horseback
Located in Toledo, OH
Soult Scheibe - Alsbach Germany porcelain general on horseback holding a spy glass. Gold birds on the corners. No damage. Dimensions: 3.5" depth x 8.5" W x 1...
Category
20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Curlers Sunbath Lady, Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Barrel Sommelier Design Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Baywatch Octopus Decorative Centerpiece, Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Winning Swordfish Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Musician Trumpet Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece represents a musician playing his trumpet.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Galos Design Porcelain of a Couple Driving a Car
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted Galos porcelain depicting a couple who are enjoying driving their sport car without hood. Black, white and silver are the predominant colors.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Owls in Love, Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Bronze Sculpture by Rob Cerneüs
Located in Asaa, DK
Bronze sculpture by Dutch sculptor Rob Cerneüs (1943-2021)
Figurine depicting a woman with flowing garments. Signature on base.
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rapper with Dog, Design Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Massimo Giacon Modern “Coniglieschio” Italian Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic sculpture “Coniglieschio” from the series "The pop will eat himself" designed by Massimo Giacon, edition by Studio Superego.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our te...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Lacquer
Fish King Sunglasses, Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Large Cast Lucite Modern Futuristic Acrylic Sculpture "TTGTY" by Karen Brown
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Mysterious and unique cast lucite sculpture "TTGTY" by New Jersey based artist, Karen Brown. A female torso is surrounded by curved orange rods, all of which are embedded in a block ...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Musician Drums Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece represents a musician playing his trumpet.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Donkey with Angel, Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Neptune God of the Sea Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Beach Lover Lobster Decorative Centerpiece, Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
12 Colonne Collection Model A by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Ales...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Floor Sculpture in Polished Chrome, 1970s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Abstract floor sculpture in polished chrome, 1970s. Twisted, welded polished strips of chromed steel mounted onto a black glass base. Scuffs to base, American, 1970s. In the manner o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Marie-Claude Lalique Eroica Frosted Oblong Crystal Vase
Located in Toledo, OH
Lalique Eroica transparent and satin finished crystal slender body of a woman holding the flame of triumphant Liberty sculpted on the surface of an oblong vase. Very nice condition w...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Wild Boar Fish Decorative Centerpiece, Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
"Mars" 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 spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini Silver Plated 1970s Italian Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horned Mask"
Gio Ponti
by Sabattini, 1978
Openwork metal sheet.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Man's Head Sponge Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man's head in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative 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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Wendy Hendelman Brown Alabaster Head Sculpture, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Brown Alabaster Head Sculpture on black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Statue of Liberty at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique Statue of Liberty in resin tainted in blue Klein with and enlightened opaline glass flame.
France, 2010.
Category
2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Opaline Glass, Resin
Contemporary Carved Wood Figural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary carved wood abstract figural sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bonsai Cast Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Finish on Marble Base by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bonsai Cast Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Finish on Marble Base by Elan Atelier
Intricate lost wax cast bronze sculpture of a Bonsai Tree in Verdigris bronze on marble base by Elan ...
Category
2010s European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Nude Female Torso, American Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture, ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Striking in form and perfect in its proportions, this graceful and elegant wooden sculpture is a shining example of American art of the mid-20th century - a kind of Venus in the perc...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
12 Colonne Collection Model D by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Ales...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Limited Edition Designer Toy Killjoy by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy Killjoy 0271/1000 designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with its original box in great condit...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Large Cast Lucite Acrylic Futuristic Sculpture "Damocles" by Karen Brown
By Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and unique cast lucite sculpture "Damocles" by New Jersey based artist Karen Brown. This piece is a modern take on the ancient Roman parable, the Sword of Damocles. A guill...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
"Transparent Vessel", 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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Tall Abstract Wooden Wall-Mounted Grey-Blue Sculpture by Christofer Kochs 2017
Located in Salzburg, AT
Contemporary abstract wooden wall-mounted sculpture created by circular sawing, grey-blue painted on white-stuff.
Signed Christofer Kochs, 2014
Due to the exaggerated length and the ...
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Solid Brass Nude Female Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Solid Brass Nude Female Sculpture, Circa 1960's. This captivating piece showcases the timeless beauty of the fema...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sculpture in Italian Roman Travertine
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of Roman Travertine.
Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 93 x 52 x 40 cm.
Size of the sculpture with shaft an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Vintage Modern Iron Brutalist Sculpture of Divers on Marble Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Modern cast iron Brutalist style sculpture of divers on rings sculpture on marble stand.
Captured in mid-dive in cast iron, these handsome divers sculpture pay homage to the ...
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Neal French Terracotta Sculptural Standing Lady Figurine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish terracotta sculptural figure of a lady by renowned sculptor Neal French dating from the latter 20th Century. The figure stands mounted on a wooden base and is simply modeled and in slight abstract wearing a long flowing dress with a matt terracotta colored finish. Neal French graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and worked for fifteen years as a designer, modeller and sculptor for Spode and Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. He then spent 20 years teaching at Hornsey College of Art and also did some work at Rye Pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Abbott Pattison Abstract, Bronze Sculpture of Three People Elements, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the great and traditional sculptures by the very well known Chicago artist Abbott Pattison. This particular sculpture is one of he made in Italy, is also signed and ma...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carol Gentithes Glazed Ceramic Mythological Minotaur Centaur Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Picassoesque Minotaur contemporary sculpture created by Carol Gentithes of Seagrove, North Carolina. Half man, half bull sculpture has two faces and a snakes head tail.. Sculpture measures 14" by 9" by 7" and is signed Gentithes. In very good condition.
The following was taken from the Artists' website, with thanks:
Carol Gentithes grew up in the flatlands of Ohio. She graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in English Literature. From there she proceeded to work many years in the travel industry where she managed a travel agency, escorted groups to Russia, handled tourist campaigns for international destinations and so forth. In 1989 she returned to academic life, graduated from Alfred University with a B.F.A. in ceramics and met her future husband, Fred Johnston. In 1997, Carol and Fred, established Johnston & Gentithes Art Pottery in Seagrove, NC. Both Carol & Fred have been artists in residence at Arrowmont School of Arts, TN and ArtLink in Tallin, Estonia. They received the NCECA 2010 International Artist Residency in Jingdezhen, China for 6 weeks at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute to explore ancient and contemporary Chinese porcelain...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lladró the White Guest Figurine Large Model in White by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
White glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for the collection The Guest by LLadró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. The Guest is a piece created by Jaime H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mindfulness 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 spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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 1901-25 April 1987) was a Danish ...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Gravity" Lucite Sculpture
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Gravity" Lucite sculpture
A marvel in suspension. A transcendent horosphere encrusted with vintage watch parts seemingly oats wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Alone, Set of Three TOTEM Sculptures, Bronze, Figurative, Tribal Influence
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three bronze totems on base, Tribal influence sculpture by Steve Turner. This minimal sculpture was first carved in wood then cast in bronze. The w...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpted Stoneware Face Sculpture by James Kouretas (1947-2016)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful hand carved stoneware face sculpture by James Kouretas (1947-2016). Sculpture has 2 holes in the back most likely for hanging on the wall or ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture Bust Woman with Tattoo in Statuario Carrara Marble
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture bust was made from a single block of Statuario Carrara marble.
Tattoo was made with manual micro-dots technique by the artist.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Finger Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze finger by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci. The small weighted object features a bronze finger in a curved position with the tip f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze Sculpture of Lounging Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast bronze sculpture depicts a woman, captured in a moment after she just finished a swim at her favourite lake. She’s gazing upon the view, reclining on a rock as she air drie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Sculpture La Piccola Nina Model by Antonia Campi for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture designed by Antonia Campi and produced by Superego Edition in 2008. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Biography:
Superego editions was born in ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wendy Hendelman Black and Green Alabaster Heads Sculpture, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's black and green Alabaster heads sculpture on black marble base. The small scale and style hav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
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