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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Abstract and Figurative Marble Hand-Carved Sculpture on a Granite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract and Figurative Marble Hand-Carved Sculpture on a Granite Base
Offered for sale is an abstract and figurative hand-carved marble sculpture raised on a granite base. The scu...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble
Rare Malvina Hoffman Antique Bronze Sculpture “Mask of Anna Pavlova"
By Malvina Hoffman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MALVINA CORNELL HOFFMAN
United States, 1887-1966
"Mask of Anna Pavlova"
Verde patinated bronze over raised on acrylic veneered plinth signed on the back "M. HOFFMAN"
Item # 404TY...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Van Teal Brass Loop Sculpture
By Van Teal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Brass Echoes: The Vintage Boho Van Teal Brass Loop Sculpture is a captivating testament to American creativity. With its sleek lines and timeless design, it channels the spirit of mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Steuben Crystal art glass by J Houston Trout 24k Gold Fly
Located in Pasadena, CA
Steuben Crystal art glass by J Houston Trout 24k Gold Fly - 8.75h x 6 wide x 3 deep
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Michael Gitter Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture Signed, 2024
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Gitter Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture Signed, 2024
Offered for sale is a clear acrylic interlocking hearts sculpture by artist Michael Gitter signed and dated 20...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Small Chinese Zodiac Head Busts
Located in Greenwich, CT
These small Chinese Zodiac head busts were handcrafted and designed from the Netherlands and feature sculptural busts of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodi...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Chain Wall Art by Elizabeth Tripp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ceramic sculptural chain wall art in brown finish by acclaimed ceramicist Elizabeth Tripp
Provides texture to any space, formal or casual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Chain Wall Art by Elizabeth Tripp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ceramic Wall Hanging made by acclaimed ceramicist Elizabeth Tripp
Sculptural handmade links can be configured to your preferred size and layout
The cream matte finish provides an ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts an amber color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Untitled XXXXI. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXI, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
8.5 H in x 10 W in. x 3.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXXXV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXX, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
14.5 H in x 8 W in. x 8 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the s...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXXXX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXX, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
18 H in x 15 W in. x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the sp...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXXX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXX, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
12 H in x 11 W in. x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spa...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
"Caress of Water" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Untitled XXXXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
21 H in x 13 W in. x 6 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, Signed c. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, Signed c. 1970s
A exquisite vintage Mario Lopez Torres Pig Sculpture, signed and dated circa 1970s, this captivating piece exudes charm and characte...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Tony Rosenthal Standing Black and White Plus Yellow Floor Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Standing Black and White Plus Yellow Floor Sculpture 1987
Painted aluminum on both sides, signed Tony Rosenthal on the base
Dimensions:
60" high
37" wide
8" deep
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Italian Murano Glass Sculpture Of A Heron
By Luca Bojola
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 20th century Italian Murano Glass Sculpture Of A Heron, attributed to designer Luca Bojola for Lico Zanetti, Florence, Italy. Sculpture features heavy solid glass bird wit...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Decorative abstract Italian art glass sculpture.
Clear glass, red glass and emerald green glass base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts a light yellow color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crysta...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
A stoneware fawn by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Incised on the base with makers mark, GN, SWEDEN.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture "Twenty One- Two"
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture "Twenty-One- Two"
Painted aluminum, bolted together, Hanging brackets on the backside, to be shown 3" away from wall
Signed on backside 21-2
Tony Rosent...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Marble Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 20th century Marble Sculpture. It depicts a black marble abstract sculpture supported by a rectangular wood base. It was made by a Puerto Rican sculptor named G.Nunez.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
2 Pc. Assemblage #1 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic floating bowl with green glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kaiser Porcelain Goshawk Sculpture on Wood Base
By Kaiser
Located in Countryside, IL
Kaiser Porcelain Goshawk Sculpture on Wood Base
This sculpture measures: 14.25 wide x 17 deep x 14 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much de...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Figural Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract figural hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s. This piece features beautiful wood graining and painterly burls. It was acquired from the artist’s estate. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Starfish by Douglas Cloutier
By Douglas Cloutier
Located in New York, NY
Large Starfish encrusted with Swarovski crystals and
miniature shells by Artist Douglas Cloutier
The piece is signed on the back with the Cloutier label.
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture, Untitled 2000c. Painted Aluminum bolted together.
Signed lower right side Tony Rosenthal
Wall mounting bracket on the backside floats 3" off the wall
...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Aldo Londi rare early pottery / ceramic sculpture of bird , for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing modern sculpture of a bird with metal stand by the well known artist / designer Aldo Londi.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Located in Chicago, IL
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Chicago School of Painters
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Left"
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Untitled XXXV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed ceramic and enamel
9.5 H in x 9.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Bronze 'Super Egg' Objet d'Art Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Esoteric art object.
Simple and mundane.
Arresting and bold.
Hold it your hand for comfort and energy or cool your cocktail.
Solid bronze.
Original vintage condition with a nice pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Every which way. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Every which way, by Charo Oquet
5.5 H x 7.5 W x 6 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that contain ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage-Modernist Brass Menorah
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Modernist Brass Menorah, a figurative stand sculpture of a Menorah. In great condition, it is a light piece.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with light and shadow, creating...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
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
Untitled XXXIX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5.5 W in. x 5.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of th...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture, From Ruth Horwich collection.
Textures Canvas and Metal
About Diane Cooper:
Inspired by the visual culture in Japan,...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Untitled XXXVIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5.5 W in. x 5.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of th...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
13 H in x 10 W in. x 4 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner in the 1970s. This piece has a beautiful geometric profile and is presented on a rectangular wood base. It was acquired fro...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled XXXXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic and Enamel
8.5 H in x 8 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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
Untitled XXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
5.5 H x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that con...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXVII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXVII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 13.5 W in x 13.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of t...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXXXII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
12 H in x 9.5 W in. x 5 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
A charming French Bronze Surrealist Apple Sculpture, made in the style reminiscent of the renowned artist Cla...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful abstract cast bronze sculpture is by Carole Harrison. This piece is 11 1/2"h x 10"w x 3 3/4"d and is not signed. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Geometric Forms, 8" tall Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Geometric Forms, 8" tall
Italy circa 1900
Collection of (10) with taped lettering.
3”-8”h
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
53"x39" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze, and Brass #712
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 53" X 39".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
Untitled XXX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXX, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 7 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that co...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, obtaining her Masters, she w...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
This sculpture measures: 14 wide x 8.5 deep x 17.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Untitled XXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that c...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXXI. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXI, by Charo Oquet
Glazed ceramic and enamel
5.5 H in x 6 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the sp...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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