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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Set of Mushroom Sculptures in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom Sculpture (Set of 2)
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...
Category
2010s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lacquer
Frieze, Coffee Table, Functional Art Sculpture by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
From extremely detailed 3D scans of the most important classical sculptures of all times, Eduard Locota has digitally sliced and extracted the essential portion of the artwork, then ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Bronze Sculpture by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze sculpture by Artiss
Dimensions: L 67 x W 30 x H 57 cm
Materials: Mlachite, Bronze
Artiss is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet.
Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lilly Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Large
Located in Torslanda, SE
Lilly is a contemporary chandelier that challenges the differentiation of room and object. Formed from solid brass milled petals, each LED light source contains a single crystal hemisphere, absorbing and reflecting its environment to make it a part of the piece.
Our large sized chandelier...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
Gufram "the End Stool Is Black" by Toiletpaper
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The funeral look of this furniture-sculpture is tempered by the softness of the polyurethane that makes it: in perfect Gufram tradition nothing is as it seems. "THE END in BLACK" is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Paint
Bone Extra Large Bowl in Brass by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
The extra large bone bowl is part of a series of sculptural artefacts cast in solid brass with a matte finish bearing a bone-like quality. Bone bowls can be displayed on their own as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sculptures
Materials
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
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary Custom Extra Large LED Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artists newborn daughters eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden wh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modern Monique Pedestal Sculpture Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Monique Pedestal Stand, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Monique is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. Monique is a unique design in Calacatta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine
Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
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
Modern Marble Cube Side Table Pedestal Sculpture Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Marble Cube, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Marble Cube in Calacatta Bianco marble, a decorative piece that draws the eye with it's beautiful colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Marble, Granite, Travertine, Gold Leaf
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
Unique III Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique III Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 12 x W 10 x H 21.5 cm
Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings
Non-functional.
Lis...
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Other
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 Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
12st Century Abstract Unique Sculpture Orchid by Cynthia Sah
By Cynthia Sah
Located in Paris, FR
ORCHID By Cynthia Sah
Statuary
Carrara white marble and marble base
Measures: 16,70’’ x 9,80’’ x 14’’
One-off in these dimensions
Signed and delivered with a certificate of auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Fiber Crackle Elephanto by kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The zoo is a collection of sculptures that are inspired by Indian mythology and by exotic animals that are indigenous to India. Each animal is hand sculpted and reinterpreted into un...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
- Fiber Crackle Rhinosaurio by kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The zoo is a collection of sculptures that are inspired by Indian mythology and by exotic animals that are indigenous to India. Each animal is hand sculpted and reinterpreted into un...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
21st Century Set of 3 Abstract Sculptures Niura 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 photo sho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Cuarta-IV Sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The IV Fourth Sculpture is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hammerhead Shark on Stand by Rexx Fischer
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hammerhead Shark on Stand by Rexx Fischer
Offered for sale is a hand-made sculptural glazed ceramic Hammerhead shark on stand by Rexx Fischer . ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Hand Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display Functional Art
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic hand that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The hand is both a fun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
Located in Geneve, CH
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 91.4 x W 91.4 x H 177.8 cm.
Materials: White bronze, stainless steel, eucalyptus, and gold medallion seed...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Other, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture RYTHMES by Bernard Varvat from France
Located in Paris, FR
Mr. Bernard VARVAT has been exhibited in the the most famous collector's Gallery of Paris and is now available on 1stDibs in exclusivity.
Seek the Monograph: « Au fil du temps Berna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Venere by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture Venere 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
Cave Sideboard by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cave sideboard by kar
Dimensions: W 40 x D 38 x H 50 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Available in black.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and eff...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Elephanto- Fiber Gradient by kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
This Elephanto- Fiber Gradient is a collection of sculptures that are inspired by Indian mythology and by exotic animals that are indigenous to India. Each animal is hand sculpted an...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Rhinosaurio- Fiber Gradient by kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Rhinosaurio Fiber Gradient is the collection of sculptures that are inspired by Indian mythology and by exotic animals that are indigenous to India. Each animal is hand sculpted and ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
KOYcito- Fiber by kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The KOYcito- Fiber by Inspired by ancient Asian Philosophy, in which the Koi fish symbolizes perseverance and good luck, this handcrafted marble sculpture makes a great paperweight o...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Turtle- Marble by kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
A Turtle- Marble collection of sculptures that are inspired by indian mythology and by exotic animals that are indigenous to india. Each animal is hand sculpted and reinterpreted int...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Maelstrom limited edition contemporary bronze resin sculpture by David Tragen
By David Tragen
Located in Manchester, GB
This limited edition of twelve wall mounted bronze sculptures is inspired by a fascinating natural phenomenon. In a maelstrom, hidden forces are in play in an alluring dance choreogr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Maelstrom limited edition contemporary bronze sculpture by artist, David Tragen
By David Tragen
Located in Manchester, GB
This limited edition of twelve wall mounted bronze sculptures is inspired by a fascinating natural phenomenon. In a maelstrom, hidden forces are in play in an alluring dance choreogr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Halitrephes limited edition contemporary bronze resin sculpture by David Tragen
By David Tragen
Located in Manchester, GB
Sheer delight coupled with some magical visuals of the Halitrephes Maasi, a rare jellyfish of the deep sea, spurred me on to create this limited edition handmade sculpture in its hon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Thick Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture by Miami Artist Michael Gitter
Located in Miami, FL
Thick Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture by Miami Artist Michael Gitter
Offered for sale is a thick clear lucite interlocking hearts sculpture by Miami based artist Michael ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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
Black Pearl Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Pearl Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 33 x W 33 x H 200.7 cm.
Materials: Metal wire and wild cucumber seed pods.
Karolina Maszkiewicz i...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Other, Wire
21st Century Abstract Sculpture ERMA by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Abstract Sculpture ERMA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity (dated & signed)
Contact us on 1stDibs to acq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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 Sculptures
Materials
Maple, 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 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 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: Colorado Calacatta Honed marble.
Marble detail will vary. Un...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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