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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Unique Eyes Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 6 x D 6 x H 49 cm
Materials: Tiger Skin Marble, Gold Leaf
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Feng Shui Bespoke Bonsai "Cascata", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Cascata Bonsai is inspired by the Niagara falls.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature.
Sculptures are compos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Christmas Tree Decorative Sculpture Marble Onyx Steel Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The very different, extra-ordinary X-mas tree made of mirror polished stainless steel or brass. Decorated with round or oval disks in marble.
The X-mas tree is available in two versions: one profile or double profiles.
The marble disks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
1970s Magritte Style Bowler Hat Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Magritte style bowler hat sculpture, Whimsical, lacquered plaster model of a iconic surrealist focal point. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1980s Italian Pop Art Sculpture of a Purse, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s Italian Pop Art Sculpture of a Purse, Museum Mounted
A striking and possibly one-of-a-kind 1980s Italian Pop Art sculpture, designed as a purse and expertly mounted on a muse...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sculpture by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sculpture puzzle « Mini cariatide » in nickel plated brass by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, Spain circa 1968.
25 pieces.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
"Bishop" sculpture by F. Vial
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Bishop" in sculpted and painted massive ceramic.
Limited and signed piece by Florence Vial for Galerie Glustin Paris.
France, 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Feng Shui Bonsai "Towards the sky", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Towards the sky Bonsai is inspired by Tuscany, a wonderful country.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature.
Sc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Miniature Modernist Crystal Obelisk
Located in San Diego, CA
Miniature modernist crystal obelisk / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 4.5"H. #3990
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Wrought Iron Walking Man and Shadow Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wrought iron walking man and shadow bookends, each one with fine hand forged detail. The books in the listing are for display only and are not included.
Category
20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Water Drop", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
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.
Glass fu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Walnut 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, Maple, Oak, Walnut
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
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli & Robert Scherer
By Robert Scherer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli and Robert Scherer
Italy, late 20th century
An exquisite Murano glass portrait bust of "Il Volto" by the distinguished artist...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Lemon in Pale Bronze
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural glass lemon, handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by artist Devyn Ormsby. Individually cast from a true to size lemon into a solid, crystal glass form.
Each lemon is a perso...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Glass Lemon in Ruby
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural glass lemon, handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by artist Devyn Ormsby. Individually cast from a true to size lemon into a solid, crystal glass form.
Each lemon is a perso...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
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
"Her Majesty", 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
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Medusa, White Matt Terracotta Sculpture, Handmade in Italy, 2022, Unique Piece
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
In Greek mythology, Medusa, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair.
Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone.
Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Woman's Head 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
Modernist Sculpture of a female nude done in ceramics, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Modernist sculpture depicting a female nude. The sculpture is done in ceramics. Artist who did the sculpture used to teach at the Art Acad...
Category
1970s Serbian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Sculpture Head Clown Murano Glass Pop Art by Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, abstract sculpture Clown, made in Murano glass by the famous master glassmaker Badioli Francesco. Single work of rare beauty, full of shades of color, handmade using solid...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Monumental "Crystal Skull" Made of Acrylic Resin, Mounted to the Base / Pedestal
Located in Kansas City, MO
Huge, one of a kind acrylic resin skull. Mounted to a light box and base with handles for moving. There is a cavity inside the skull in which a light can ...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS4 by Noom in Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series.
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak, Ash
Selfie Lady, 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
Set of 6 Wooden Chess Pieces, Linden Wood, Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
"Woman Slicing Bread" Sculpture by Ramon Lago
By Ramon Lago
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A ceramic sculpture of a rotund woman slicing bread by the Cuban-American sculptor, Roman Lago.
Height: circa 13 1/4 in.
Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques...
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tom & Bob Bennett 25" Wire Metal Sculpture of Jesus Man on Knees Pointing Up
By Bob Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tom & Bob Bennett 25" Wire Metal Sculpture of Jesus Man on Knees Pointing Up. Item featured is signed in metal and has a wooden base, remarkable quality, great style and form. Circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Miguel Fernando Lopez 'Milo', Large Bronze Sculpture of Venus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miguel Fernando Lopez (Milo). Portuguese sculptor.
Large semi-abstract bronze sculpture of Venus on a marble base. Late 20th century.
Measures: 22 x 16 cm.
Height: 39 cm.
In exc...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ron Arad Limited Sculpture Paintitain't
By Ron Arad
Located in Krefeld, DE
Ron Arad, limited sculpture in the way of a tube of paint. Massive metal, with the original cardboard box, packing material in the box is popcorn. Edition Lippert, Wilkens Partner fr...
Category
1990s European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
New Chandelier Pendant Lamp in Bronze Featuring a Wine Leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent chandelier in solid casted brass. Extraordinary elaborate finishes. Rich hangings with handmade leaves. Surface either brass and patinated.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Sculpture of Venus in Resin and Metal Base, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Venus in resin and metal base, small model.
Venus is the goddess of love, seduction and beauty in Roman mythology. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpture in Resin and Plaster, Medium Size.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and plaster, representing a fragment of the sculpture of Apollo's foot, medium size.
A scale model of our exceptional Fragment de Pied d'Apollon, almost certainly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Mizar vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The piece features clear and blue glass with multicolored handles.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino One of the most influential and important figures of the last century, Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Bronze Leaf Centerpiece Sculpture #6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bronze leaf centerpiece sculpture is handmade by a French artisan. Please see our additional listings of this design as they are all unique. Amazing details and aged finish...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Christian Caudron, Lamborghini Adventador LP700-4 Sculpture, Marble Rock Crystal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This sculpture in fine white P marble, black Belgian marble and rock crystal is a tribute to the famous car manufacturer Lamborghini, specifically the Aventador LP700-4.
The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine sportscar produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini launched on February 28th, 2011, at the Geneva Motor Show five months after its initial unveiling in Sant’Agat Bolognese.
The first model, the Aventador LP 700-4, was designed by Filippo Perini. It was inspired by Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón and the Estoque concept car and is the successor to the Murciélago. Among the design features were its signature scissor doors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Rock Crystal
Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
Zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”)
This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura of self-containment was created in
2013 /...
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ivan Avoscan, Bronze Sculpture, Concrete Composition
By Ivan Avoscan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ivan Avoscan, French sculptor (1928-2012)
Bronze sculpture, concrete composition. Made of reddish brown patinated bronze.
Signed Avoscan.
France, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
This rare pair of blue peacock sculptures by Waylande Gregory, created in the USA circa 1950s, showcases the ar...
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"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
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
Green Apple Lacquer Sculpture w/ Copper Stem by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple Sculpture
Green Lacquer
Antique Copper Stem
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Can be placed outdoors but copper stem would patina over time.
Repoussé is the traditional art of han...
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Skiing Man, 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
Golden Bronze Sculpture of a Flying Eagle Signed Piece by J. Duval-Brasseur
Located in Miami, FL
Superb movement for this bronze sculpture by J Duval Brasseur. The elegant curved lines and the shape of the base give a strong feeling of this flying eagle.
Very unique piece by th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gift Santa Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a funny revisiting of Santa Claus bringing his famous Christmas gifts.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze after Fernando Botero, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, Contemporary art, 21st century.
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, contem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Futurist Horses, 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
Ferdinando Codognotto Wooden Hand Sculpture, Roma, 2015
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinando Codognotto Wooden Hand Sculpture, Roma, 2015.
Expertly carved from what we gather as Swiss Pine. The hand sits upon a dowel on the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Murano Glass Artistic Sculpture Attributed to Tagliapietra, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano Glass Artistic Sculpture Attributed to Tagliapietra, 1990s.
This is an amazing sculpture realized with transparent Murano glass and ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Large Blue an Green Murano Glass Object by Stefano Toso, 1990's
By Stefano Toso
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful deep blue and green colored Murano glass object.
Fabricated by Stefano Toso in the 90's, Venetia Italy.
This stunning rectangle glass item has been hand-blown with traditional techniques dating back to the 13th century.
It is in very good condition, just one tiny chip on the brim of the back side (see picture).
It is originally marked with "S Toso...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture Representing a Statue of Caesar, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a statue of Caesar, 21st century.
Sculpture of Caesar in patinated resin, stone base, 21st century.
H: 32.5cm, D: 13cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Wendy Hendelman Black Alabaster Head Sculpture, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Black Alabaster Head Sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
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
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