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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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: Brown
Contemporary V Lamp Hardwood, Solid Glass and Brass
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Louis Jobst' V lamp is composed from, a cone, a sphere and a triangle. Their proportions are carefully judged to create a harmonious formation, with each shape ...
Category
2010s British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Marcel Duchamp Thonet Readymade "Porte Chapeau"
Located in Sharon, CT
Thonet manufactured this object (11022) around the turn of the century and was illustrated in their 1904 catalog (see photo). In 1917 Duchamp hung one from the ceiling of his New Yor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Cement
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 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 Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
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 st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, th...
Category
2010s African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Brass
Fin Trivets from Souda, 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....
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
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
Seletti "Limited Gold Edition" 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 Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Black Flute Pedestal Sculpture Column Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flute Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Flute is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Martin Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Martin is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
"Amused", Geometric Abstract Walnut Wood Sculpture, Warm Natural Wood Finish
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut is one of the most beautiful of American hardwoods. Known for its fine-yet-open grain, unique patterns, and bold dark color. Hand carved, shaped, and polished, this wood melds...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bonnie Contemporary LED Medium Pendant, Solid Brass or Chromed
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 st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modigliani style Tete sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modernist style sculpture of a head made of composite materials resting on a black base (style of Modigiani "Tete") (signed and made by Austin Productions 1985)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Dali as an Idol, Sculptural Construction W / Mirror, Painting and Found Objects
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece is constructed with a small framed mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
Modern Wood Sculpture Wall Screen / Room Divider by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern wood sculpture wall screen by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Inspired in the rhythm of ocean waves, beauty of fluid movement and feminine cadenza by basic elements and ...
Category
2010s Guatemalan Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Cellulae 80 Cm Height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture Cellulae by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy.
Sculpture in Lecce Stone.
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Ceramic Gold White Parrot Decoration Figure, Netherlands, 2020
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic parrot figure in white and gold finish.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Surrealist Chairs by Tessa Koot
By Tessa Koot
Located in Hanover, MA
From the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot, originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.
Three individual chairs sculpted by the artist into figures that seem to belong in a Salvador Dali fantasy landscape.
Soft textured...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Polystyrene
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #3
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #2
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Iloveu by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture ILOVEU by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Drop Art Height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture DROP ART by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Yaacov Agam Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Art Yaacov Agam
Signed and numbered 25/27 from the Meissner Galerie in Hamburg
Measurements: H 33 x W 23 x D 4 cm.
Agam's first solo exhibition was at the ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative RING TOTEM Sculpture
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...
Category
2010s African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative HORN TOTEM Sculpture
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...
Category
2010s African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Blandament by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century abstract sculpture BLANDAMENTA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy. Measure: heigh 80 cm.
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Located in Catania, IT
This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Contemporary Carved Wood Totem Sculpture Pole Black & Mustard Yellow Lacquered
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Introduce a unique and contemporary piece into your decor with our Totem in Black & Mustard Yellow Lacquered Wood, meticulously handcrafted, and featuring facets. This totem is not j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century Abstract Sculpture NIURA 200 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Abstract Sculpture NIURA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity (dated & signed)
The illustration photos sho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Cat Cave, Bordeaux House for Cats, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
Cat Cave is project by Stefano Giovann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Gaby Fois Dorell Voyager Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional and rare Voyager lounge chair with footstool designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for Saporiti, Italy. Gaby Fois Dorell is a French-American artist and designer known for...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the extraordinary Elephant Vase designed by Wiseman Ndlovu, a vibrant celebration of African wildlife and artistry. Standing at an impressiv...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina" screen designed by Sebastiano Bottos is a sculptural piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed wood elements, the result of an innovating processing tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fin Trivets from Souda, 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...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Set of 3 Small Elemental Spinning Tops in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Alvaro Uribe, 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
Hermanos Calavera Jefe 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 Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Walnut by Miguel & 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 Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Hardwood
21st Century Abstract Sculpture INASIS 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture INASIS by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity (dated & signed)
Contact us on 1stDibs to a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Hands by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture hands by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy.
Sculpture in Lecce Stone.
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Henri Bargas : "Polar bear, original terracota, unique piece C.1930
By Henri Bargas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Henri BARGAS (XXth C., France) : "Polar bear"
Original patinated terracota
Signed : "H. BARGAS"
France, Art Déco period circa 1930
Dimensions
Height = 9.5 cm
Width = 19 cm
Dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gaston Schweitzer : "Potatoes picker ", original plaster -1958
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston SCHWEITZER (1879-1962? France): "Potato picker"
Original plaster with medium "ground colour" patina
Unique piece
Signed with artist monogram on base
Dated "6.58" (June 1958...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Gaston Schweitzer : "Worker", original plaster -
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston SCHWEITZER (1879-1962, France) : "Sitting man working a metal piece"
Original plaster, unique piece, showing a man sitting down probably hammering a metal piece
Signed "G.S...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B.
England , Circa 1980s
A rare iconic design of English Modern, The silver and black lacq...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture of Head, Mounted on Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculpture of an abstracted head in ceramic, mounted on a black acrylic base, by an unknown artist. The human head and features have been intentionally warped into an organic stone ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Ceramic
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 Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Horses Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s cast bronze horses sculpture by renowned designers Curtis Jerè.
The sculpture has a beautiful patina and its mounted on a wooden lacquer base.
The sculpture is s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jaguar Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Impressive sculpture of a female Brazilian jaguar made in a huge single wood block. This piece was exceptionally well-executed, made in the 1930/1940'...
Category
1930s Brazilian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Michael John Crook Hand Carved Wooden Heron Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning modern hand carved figure of a heron by renowned British wood carver Michael John Crook and dating from the latter 20th or very early 21st Century. The figure stands mount...
Category
20th Century British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Head of the Dying Warrior of the Frontons of Egina Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina late 19th century
Italy
Measures: Height 23 cm
Width 25 cm
Length 33 cm
Weight 5 kg
Historical period between 500 and 48...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Menelaus Head in Terracotta, Copy of a Greek Original, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Menelaus head in terracotta, copy of a Greek original, early 20th century
This is the copy of the head of Menelaus, from a sculptural group of Greek origin, Patroclus and Menelaus.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Torso Sculpture of Apollo, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta torso sculpture of APOLLO early 20th century
Italy
Measures: HEIGHT 82cm
WIDTH 45cm
DEPTH 30cm
WEIGHT 38Kg
MATERIAL Terracotta from Impruneta
Good conditions.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Zeus Di Capo Artemision, Terracotta Head, Cronide, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Zeus Di Capo Artemision - terracotta head - Cronide.
early 20th century.
The Cronide of Capo Artemisio or Zeus of Capo Artemisio.
terracotta
Italy
Measures: height 38 cm
width 28 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Heads of Athena Giustiniani in Patinated Terracotta, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF HEADS OF ATHENA GIUSTINIANI IN PATINATED TERRACOTTA, early 20th century
The Athena-Minerva Giustiniani is a Roman copy from the Antonine period of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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