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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ceramic Sculpture of a Fantasy Bird - Mangani Firenze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large ceramic figurine of a fantasy bird. Marked Mangani. Hand painted. The figure is in good condition. Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm and 28 cm tall. Free shipping.
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1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Multi-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White bowerbird family is a contemporary sculptural multi-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed in multiples. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character. Component dimensions and weight: Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 h in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm 2 lbs / 1 kg each Custom drop length, please specify 5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy Materials: Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components Light source 1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell 25W incandescent lamp included Compatible with LED replacement lamps Additional info: Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected. The story: White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship Behavior...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Spiderman Bust Sculpture in Carrara Marble
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of Carrara statuary marble, one of a kind piece.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large 18K Gold, Silver Gilt, Diamond and Hardstone Bird Model by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Large 18K gold, silver gilt, diamond and hardstone bird model by Asprey English, c. 1980 Height 22cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm Made in around 1980, by th...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Gold, Vermeil

Lladró "The Debutante" Fine Porcelain Figurine, 1981
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful and whimsical retired design by Lladro artist Jose Puche is called "The Debutante" and is a pastel dream! With purple hair and snow white sk...
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Original Señora Floor Sculpture by Caralarga
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Señora Space Jewelry Floor Sculptures offer an attractive and unique standing sculpture decor piece that combine organic modern style with natural cotton macrame inspired styling...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptu...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Head Sculpture Multicoulor Fusion Glass 20th Century Italian Studio Glass
Located in London, GB
Art Glass one of a kind head sculpture multi technique of multicolour glass fusion by Christoph Kiefhaber 20th century Italian design made in Murano Italy.
Category

Early 2000s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Gwen Single Contemporary Sculptural LED Pendant, Solid Brass, Config 3
Located in Torslanda, SE
Like the stalactites found on cave ceilings, the Gwen range has a primordial allure. Subtle asymmetric shapes take different forms at every angle, keeping the viewer and the space i...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Very Large Murano Art Glass Cobalt Blue and Green Sommerso Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass sommerso figure or sculpture of a dolphin in a very vibrant cobalt blue color with fading green accents, clear fin and head. The word "sommerso" means submerged which involves submerging a blown glass article in a crystal clear molten glass of a different color. This technique was started in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa. Murano sculptures with color are twice as expensive and more sought after than the all clear ones because the technique of doing so can only be done by a very experienced master glass blower. This is a very large and stately art glass sea life sculpture...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Pair of Dolphins Bronze Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of bronze dolphins bookends. The dolphin figurines are displayed hovering a wave Size: each 10" height x 3" x 5". Weight: heavy: 5lbs. 8.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Spherical Brass Sconces, VINGTIEME Edition, Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spherical and adjustable brass sconces by VINGTIEME, France. Handcrafted in Paris at "Electrolyse du Marais" workshop with high-quality brass polished and varnished. The inner face ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Blue Murano glass duck sculptures signed Cenedese 1980s Italy with Submerged Gold Finishes This artistic pair of duck sculptures will brings with itself a touch of Venerian ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

In Stock in Los Angeles, Venus De Milo Statue in Red
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products In Stock in Los Angeles Venus De Milo statue in red. Ful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Rotunda Nude Form in Black
Located in Richmond, VA
Female nude form ‘Rotunda’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside. Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Vintage Bisque Porcelain Macaque Monkeys
Located in Chicago, IL
This delightful pair of white bisque porcelain long-tailed macaque monkeys brings charm and whimsy to any space. One monkey sits serenely, cradling a ripe peach in its delicate hands...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Interior, Based on Miro - Vanity Mirror & Painting, Objet D'art
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, repurposes objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece, based on a series of paintings by famed artist Joan M...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Mirror, Reclaimed Wood, Paint

Cocker Dog Ceramic centerpiece with golden ball Handmade in Italy New 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This small family-run contemporary artisan workshop is housed in a historic 19th century building, formerly the site of an old bread oven, renovated at the beginning of the twentieth...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

When Bad Things Happen, A Terracotta Rabbit Sculpture by Darla Jackson, 2014
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Title: When Bad Things Happen. A unique black painted terracotta sculpture of a rabbit by Darla Jackson. Date: 2014. Length: ca. 8 in. Signed to the reverse with the arti...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Louise Nevelson Style Dimensional Signed Wood Box Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and intricate carved wood box sculpture that stands tabletop is signed and dated. The signature is not terribly legible but is dated 1996. It is in the style of Louise Nevelson. The box opens to geometric and raised forms that are dimensional. It bridges Folk Art, Tramp Art and modern art all in one. As you can see from the photos it folds up like a small suitcase...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Lladró African Savannah Wild Animals Sculpture in White by Ernest Massuet
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpture in matte white porcelain animals from African savannah, adult female elephant that guides her group through a long path with an iroko wooden...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Red and Gold Lady. Unique piece of art. Handmade and Hand painted. Ceramic 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The red and gold lady is inspired by many cultural reminiscence of Italy. Corals inspired by our mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Wrapped in Blue" Fluorescent Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, 2024
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 speci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon Jerusalem, early 20th century Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...
Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Sculptures

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive

Mid-Century Modernist Silver Pendant by Jorma Laine
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning mid-century modernist silver pendant by Jorma Laine of Finland, circa 1970s. This stylish piece measures 1.5" x 2" and is stamped "Finland" and "950" on the reverse side. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Dodo Bird Stone Sculpture
Located in Branford, CT
Dodo bird sculpture. Mounted on base. Carved stone with marble beak and feet. H 15-1/4" W 10" D 10".
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze Sculpture by Gerhard Henning - "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gerhard Henning (Danish, 1880-1967) Dark patinated bronze sculpture, "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs" ("Siddende pige med strakte ben"), 1938-1942 Signed: G. Henning No. I This sculpture is the first casting (No. I) of a work produced in only six editions by the Royal Court Bronze Founder, Lauritz...
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Octopus Black Glass Goblet Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Gob...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015). Artistic black and gold penguin bronze wildlife animal sculpture. Original Loet Vanderveen bronze penguin sculpture....
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture in the Taste of Antiquity, Black Patina, Black Marble Effect.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in the Taste of Antiquity, black patina, magnificent patina, black marble effect. Small-scale model of our beautiful sculpture in the Taste of Antiquity. This bust represe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Male and Female Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage midcentury reproduction of a figurative male and female 'embracing' sculpture on black marble base, 1963, New York, New York. Sculpture has maker's mark on side and on bott...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Marble

Ceramic Bird And Frog Rider, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Water Bird Frog Rider, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a distinctive piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by MpIIo and hand-painted by V...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Natural White Quartz Rock Crystal On Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative and dazzling natural rock crystal quartz cluster on a black stand. A excellent and rare example of rock crystal, a crystal that is associated with balance, energy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Sofia Mouth Blown Glass LED Config 1, Handmade Brass, Bronze or Nickel
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2024 Standard size, 50”/128cm length. Height (stem-lengths) are made to order. This piece is handmade in our Swedish workshop and fully customizable in size/sc...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Gwen Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass, Alabaster
Located in Torslanda, SE
Like the stalactites found on cave ceilings, the Gwen range has a primordial allure. Subtle asymmetric shapes take different forms at every angle, keeping the viewer and the space i...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Atlantis, Objet d'Art - Architectural Artifacts and Crystal on a Marble Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. An ornate decorative metal piece is the focal point forming a cascading...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

20th Century Bottle Dryer, in the Style of Porte-Bouteilles by Marcel Duchamp
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original vintage bottle dryer or bottle holder in the style of the well-known "Readymade" with the name "Porte-Bouteille" by the French Artist Mar...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

GUFRAM Another Green Cactus Sculptural Coatrack by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Cactus is the icon of Italian design that has revolutionized the domestic landscape. Made of flexible polyurethane this hall tree with four cantilever arms is as tall as a person and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Other

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

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

Fish head Lady Sea Motive. Unique Handmade and Hand painted. Ceramic 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The red and gold marine lady is inspired by many cultural reminiscence of Italy. Corals inspired by our mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle reinassance face emb...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
Located in Milano, IT
Parrot-shaped sculpture Psitaccus Dino Martens (1894 - 1970) Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956 It measures 9.055 inches in height x 4.13 in x 5.90 in (23 cm, 10.5 cm x 15 cm) It weighs 1.997 lb (906 g) State of conservation: intact. The small glass sculpture...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Amedeo Clemente Modigliani '1884–1920' d´après, Large Bronze Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (1884–1920) d´après. "Tête de jeune femme". Large bronze sculpture in solid bronze on a green marble base. Bronze fo...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970 Betulla Rame Artistico Design Italiano Alberi Scultura
Located in Brescia, IT
Alberi Scultura Italy, 1970 Rame lavorato completamente a mano Ottima fattura Ottimo stato di conservazione
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Modern 48" Steel Metal Boy and Girl Welcome Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Modern 48" Steel Metal Boy and Girl Welcome Statue Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 48" H x 24" W x 12" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Gorgeous Vintage Mini Malachite Egg Sculpture * Free Worldwide Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Fashioned from solid malachite this wonderful objet d'art is in the the form of an egg and is basically true to life in scale. Fantastic colour and grain pattern what you do with it ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Susan Rowland Modern Painted Bronze Horse Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
Modern painted bronze horse sculpture hand-crafted by Susan Rowland (American, b. 1940). The horse has horsetail hair on its head and metal added to its...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Feng Shui Bonsai "Reinassance", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Reinassance is inspired by the Maple Tree. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the streng...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Tony Evans Raku Bear Sculptures
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tony Evans handcrafted Foss Creek Pottery "Raku" Bear Sculptures. Figurines. Statues. Featuring a seated Grizzly Bear with Arms Together (7.5H x 7.75W x 7D) showing Green to...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Small Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier The Dew vase is made in our atelier utilizing the lost wax casting technique. Various sizes and custom finishes are available by reques...
Category

2010s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

James Bearden Containment Box #2
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural "Containment" box, a vessel in blackened steel, dyed bronze, and red glass enamel by American artist James Bearden. Number 2 in a series. Top lifts off revealing an abstra...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

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

2009 Yvan Muñoz Life Size Doberman Dog Papier Mâché Mexico City
By Sergio Bustamante, Yvan Munoz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
2009 artist Yvan Munoz Poetic Art Doberman Pinscher dog sculpture Life size dobie in Papier Mâché Mexico City Fierce protector. Exquisite Art. Beautiful Show Quality. Real life si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Very Large Volkstedt Porcelain Sculpture of a Parrot
Located in London, GB
A very large Volkstedt porcelain sculpture of a parrot German, early 20th century Measures: Height 50cm, width 18cm, depth 23cm. Full of vitality and character, this fine and very large porcelain parrot...
Category

Early 20th Century German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze, Signed, 1990
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual object in cast bronze. Freeform, Infinity symbolism and barbwire all in one unique piece. Its signed by an unknown Scandinavia Sculptor an...
Category

1990s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier The Dew vase is made in our atelier utilizing the lost wax casting technique. Various sizes and custom finishes are available by reque...
Category

2010s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Night stand model "Xai" by Salvador Dalí 20th century surrealist spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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