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Modern 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Monumental Serge Roche Style Rock Crystal Stalagmite, Rockwork Silver Leaf Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...
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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

"What A Handsome Face He Has", Engraved Glass Sculpture w/ Male Nude, Czech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkable pair of engraved glass slabs, created by Karel Bečvář for the famed Moser glass company, features a handsome man in profile and a nude male youth, accompanied by a qu...
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1990s Czech Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Modernist Carved Pink Alabaster 16" Nude Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modernist Carved Pink Alabaster 16" Nude Female Torso Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 6.5" W x 5.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Giulio Lazzotti, Mageia Pietrasanta
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
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1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

ClassiCon White Limited Edition Brick Screen by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION of a real work of art ca. 115* 24 187 * Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm * Total width flat 139 cm BRICK SCREEN Designer, Version Designer, Ausführung Product Produkt Fold...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Formia Murano Glass Elephant Sculpture, Black & Clear Art Glass Silver Foil
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant and expressive Murano glass elephant sculpture attributed to Formia Vetri di Murano, Italy, dating to the 1980s. This hand-blown piece is crafted in clear glass with a dramat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture, Coca Cola, United States, 1970's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture, Coca Cola, United States, 1970's.
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
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2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Owl Lucite and Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite encased hand carved wood owl, circa late-20th century, Canada. Owl is wood card and encased in Lucite with a prism-like design. Piece is marked 'hand-carved', 'Made in Canad...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look. Custom ...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of rare rose quartz. Dimensions: approximately D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rose Quartz

1980s Modernist Gray and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bull
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bull by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto K...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1967 Contemporary Alessandro Tagliolini Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Alessandro Tagliolini
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Rare Contemporary Steel Sculpture by Alessandro Tagliolini! 🎨 Dive into the world of exquisite artistry with our latest addition – an extraordinary steel sculpture crafted by th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 2, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Hermes - Rose - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart D...
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1970s Australian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Amber Resin Fractal in the style of Francois Godebski, ca 1970s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Amber Resin Fractal in the style of Francois Godebski, ca 1970s Very cool resin sphere in an amber color, unsigned, but certainly has all the hallmarks of Francois Godebski sculptur...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze rabbit sculpture by Edouard Marcel SANDOZ, Paris, Susse Freres Foundry, France, 1920-1928. Rabbit, head turned. Just 7 copies edited. Rare. Bronze with dark gr...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

ClassiCon Limited Edition Brick Screen in Black or White by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION of a real work of art ca. 115* 24 187 * Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm * Total width flat 139 cm BRICK SCREEN Designer, Version Designer, Ausführung Product Produkt Folding screen. Framework stainless steel. Shims, spacers and end caps polished solid brass, with clear varnish. Panels high-gloss lacquered in black. Handcrafted in Germany. Paravent. Edelstahlgerüst. Beilagscheiben, Abstandshalter und Endkappen aus massivem Messing, poliert und klar lackiert. Paneele mit Klavierlackoberfläche in Schwarz. Handgefertigt in Deutschland. Black Schwarz Also available in white upon request. Auf Anfrage auch in weiß erhältlich. An elaborate masterpiece of craftsmanship, this is the first version of the Brick Screen...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Smoke Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Se...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

'Jack Russells with Balloon' , Bronze Sculpture by T. Fredrick, 1992, #3 of 26
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
T. Frederick, "Jack Russell Terriers with Balloon" Bronze Sculpture, 1992 Limited Edition, Signed and Numbered 3/26 Dimensions: 9.5" H x 13.5" W Medium: Cast bronze with verdigris ba...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Brass, Handmade, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s  This striking kinetic mobile, made by an unknown American artisan in the 1970s, embodies the spirit of modern abst...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Wire

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
Category

1990s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, 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 Sculptures

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Strawberry Pink Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Abstract Sculpture in Decorated Porcelain Stoneware Guglielmo Gusella, 1980s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Abstract sculpture in decorated porcelain stoneware Guglielmo Gusella, 1980s.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/Finished
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary XL LED Bronze or Brass Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artist's newborn daughter's eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Salvador Dali Xai 7/20 Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpretation ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Resin Color Grape by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is ve...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Salivasofa' Unique Prototype Red Lips Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salivasofá: First prototype sofa designed by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets, 1972. The measurements are: 175 x 110 x 80 cm Comes with a Certificate o...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Foam

Blue Abstract Lucite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A translucent Tiffany blue and clear acrylic abstract sculpture on a black base.
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

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...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Art Lull No102 – Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handcrafted Art Lull No102 – Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Bronze Figurative Sculpture After Salvador Dali
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze figurative sculpture after Salvador Dali (1904-1989) mounted on black marble pedestal. Measures: 17.75" High x 4.25" Deep x 8.50" Wide This eye-catching bronze figurative sc...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Robert Indiana Brushed Aluminum Red Love Paperweight Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
This very rare rendition and unique small edition of the vintage Robert Indiana love paperweight sculpture is captivating. This rarely seen version i...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

20th C. Bronze Abstract 'Infiniti' Sculpture to Attributed Richard Erdman
By Richard Erdman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 20th Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture with Verdigris Patina, attributed to Richard Erdman (American, b. 1952) Consisting of two pieces, the bronze sculpture and the marble bas...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop....
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
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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 Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Yellow Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Se...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary LED Linear Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 40cm/16"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small Agua Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Large Rhinoceros Sculpture in Resin from the 1990s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
large Rhinoceros sculpture in resin from the 1990s.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

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