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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Sculpture – Unique Aged Brass Artistic Design by Unsim
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The Fluid Series Sculpture, crafted using the sand-casting technique, features a looped silhouette that captures the gentle flow of liquidity frozen in time. Its continuous, circular...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Holiday Vase by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white.
Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware.
The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$334 / item
Sculpture of a White Horse's Head.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a white horse's head.
This sculpture, taken from an original bronze statue created by Monti in the early 19th century, reveals all the animal's finesse and power.
This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition, Metal
$992 / item
Modern Contemporary Bronze Sculpture "Crystal" by M. Treml, Austria 2019
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind modern contemporary bronze sculpture "the crystal" - a unique duplicat of the original handcarved wooden sculpture m...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Leather Panther Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Leather black panther sculpture with a nice patina. Great decorative piece for a shelf or living room.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
20th Century Crystal Glass Sculpture entitled "Timore" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Timore" by Marc Lalique
A delightful French frosted grey glass sculpture of a standing baby elephant with its trunk raised, the surface with very fine detail, signed Lalique France...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Setter Dog Ceramic centerpiece with frog and crown 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
30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 114 x 54 x H 7
Materials: Fiberglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
$920 / item
fferrone Contemporary Clear Glass Bowling Ball Decorative Sculpture Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Luminous and unexpected, this contemporary clear glass bowling ball, Wilma, is a modern decorative sculpture object and modern vase is playful as it is functional. Each of the three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No5 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$10,508 Sale Price / item
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Tall Figurative Bronze Sculpture attr. to Aharon Bezalel, Surrealist Nude Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Figurative Bronze Sculpture attr. to Aharon Bezalel,
Surrealist Nude Statue reminiscent of sculptures by Diego Giacometti.
This surrealist bronze is a figure of a female and s...
Category
20th Century Israeli Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal
$2,280 Sale Price
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Gio Ponti Silver Metal Sculpture Model Hand 5 Fingers for Sabattini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Silver metal model hand 5 fingers designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini in 1978.
Signed.
Biography
Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891-1979) graduated in Milan in 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Salvador Dalí Birdman Surrealist Bronze Sculpture 79/99
Located in Brescia, IT
"Birdman"
Salvador Dalí
Visual Art
2004
Bronze with Green Patina
Exemplar 79/99
Dalí Signed on the back.
Excellent Condiction
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unique Heme Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique heme form by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 16.5 x 5 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our Classic, smooth, bare finish) Ivory...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$526 / item
No.106 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.106 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 28 cm
Materials: black stoneware, satin cream glaze
Variations of si...
Category
2010s British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Niobe Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass and signed on the base. For further information please see authenticity i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Salvador Dali Surrealist Sculpture Side Table Model Xai Limited Edition 16/20
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 H 59 (back)
approximate
Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Lladró Arabian Pure Breed Horse Figurine by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain animal figurine of limited series of purebred Arabian horse with thick fur on a wooden base. Portrait of a purebred grey Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
1970s Modernist Blue Murano Glass Tropical Fish in the Manner of Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue sommerso murano glass modernist figure of a tropical fish manufactured in Murano in the Seventies. It's in perfect conditions and labeled on a side made in Italy Murano. It's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Original Abstract Architectural Paper Sculpture by Lucien Petit Unique Piece
By Lucien Petit
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lucien Petit
French unique handmade sculpture by the artiste Lucien Petit
Famous french ceramic artist
This piece realised in 2000 is a paper sculpture with mixed media
O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Bonsai "Sakura in Italy", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist. Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist.
The Cherry Blossom bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Japanese trees and their flowering.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Link-On: 4C/2 Contemporary Handmade Multiple Piece Glass Art Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Multiple component sculptural structure comprised of four handmade blown, carved and polished glass pieces. Pieces fabricated using encalmo technique to create distinct line of color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
$4,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Oversize Brass Safety Pin
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful piece in solid brass is in the form of a safety pin. The scale is what transforms an everyday object into a compelling art object. The brass has acquired a rich patin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Massimo Giacon Ceramic Sculpture Love Carrot by Superego, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Limited edition earthenware sculpture in two pieces, representing a rabbit holding a carrot designed by Massimo Giacon. Polychrome ceramic from the collection “The pop will eat himse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Marine Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$2,821 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Sculpture "Space Expansion" Silver made of glass and titanium.
By Plus Object
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Space Expansion by Serhii and Ihor Fomichov is a contemporary masterpiece, meticulously crafted to evoke profound emotions and explore the intricate link between the personal and...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Japanese Modern LAAB Nauru Sculpture Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Nauru sculpture
The copper details of this sculpture are able to show different colors thanks to the concentric lines present on the surface that expand and contract the space whe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture in Glazed Terracotta by Alexander Ney, c 1991
Located in Norwalk, CT
This work by celebrated artist, Alexander Ney is one of his repeated shapes which we are calling a hatchet head. This one is glazed terracotta in multi colors.
Born in Leningrad in...
Category
1990s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
Rone Contemporary LED Wall Light Sconce, solid brass, hand-finished in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Rone range is an exploration of the delicate balance of Classic forms. In simplicity, quality is at the utmost importance and our solid brass parts are painstakingly milled or sp...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Grand Talisman, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Intertwined Geometric Form
By Robert Segal
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Fiberglass
Modern Style Rock Crystal Birds on Amethyst Geode
Located in Cypress, CA
One of a kind Modern style Rock crystal bird group carved sculpture on Amethyst Quartz geode, one bird spreading it's wings and other resting on a na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Marble
Gallo Model Bronze Sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Gallo model bronze sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi.
Limited edition of 1500 pieces. Number 451. Signed.
Biography
Luciano Minguzzi was born in Bologna in 1911 and died in Milan in 200...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
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 multicolored butterflies attached with magnet.
Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Strawberry Pink Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
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
Carrara Marble Fountain or Sculpture in the Manner of Paul Brandenburg
Located in Chicago, IL
An embodiment of sculptural fluidity, this two-piece Carrara marble fountain dates to the 1980s and evokes the aesthetic of German sculptor Paul Brandenburg. Carved from solid Carrar...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Chandigarh IV - Mint Green - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh IV - MINT GREEN - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusier, who imagined and created it from nothing in India. The sculptures are made of exposed concrete...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Oval Bud Vase by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Footed oval-shaped vase with applied forms & blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Post-War Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Post-War Design abstract bronze sculpture with a green patinated trimmed finish of a woman with a shawl wrapped around her waist (att: William Cowenberg 1970s).
Category
20th Century Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"English Hound", Basset Hound Figurine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Add charm and character to your interior with this small bronze figurine of an English Basset Hound. Every detail of the sculpture reflects the breed’s distinctive appearance and gen...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sculpted Stoneware Face Sculpture by James Kouretas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful hand carved stoneware face sculpture by James Kouretas. Sculpture has 2 holes in the back most likely for hanging on the wall or could be dis...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Handmade acrylic horseshoe-shaped links are looped together to form a beautiful modern chain. Its translucent and clear color give a bold yet neutral touch to any space, from the most classic to the most modern.
Whether layered into entryway vignettes or styled atop the coffee table, the Chain Link adds interest and depth to your styling.
Material: Acrylic
Care: Carefully dust with feather duster...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann
Located in New York, NY
This charming Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann originates from Switzerland, Circa 1970. Features a rectilin...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Jonathan SELIGER (1955) Lacquered Bronze Sculpture "Gucci" Number 4 of 5
Located in Madrid, ES
Jonathan SELIGER (1955) lacquered bronze sculpture "Gucci"
braided metal rope,
signed and numbered under the base,
A 72 x 91 x 31cm
(some scratches)
Jonathan Seliger makes meticulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gaius Julius Caesar - Caricature Head in Hand-Carved Oak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Well it does not look much like what we know about the Roman Emperor Gajus Julius Caesar's facial appearance. But given the inscription to its back Julius - 44 (Caesar died in 44 bef...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Luxury Heart Vase "Abstract". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Lucite and Brass Metal Embedded Watch Part Cube Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in North Miami, FL
This period vintage 1970's faceted lucite cube floating embedded sculpture is full of clock and watch parts. From every angle it is different and lots of metal parts just float. it i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Royal Copenhagen White Peace Bird Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Vibe bird,Vanellus vanellus in latin. Relaunced in 2008 by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in their 'white line'. A series in all white glazed porcelain animals designed by Knu...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$161 Sale Price
45% Off
Bottle Cap Chain Sculpture
By Clare Graham
Located in San Diego, CA
A remarkable and expertly crafted huge chain link sculpture comprised of roughly 5000 re-purposed bottle caps. Each link measures approximately 5.5" x 4" wi...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-)
Small head.
circa 1970.
Carved serpentine stone
5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base.
Shona sculpture is the name given
to a modern move...
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Crown
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
$99 / item
Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Roman General
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely detailed neoclassical marble bust depicting a Roman general in full armor, adorned with intricate reliefs of mythological figures and a commanding lion head motif at the cen...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Steel Sculpture By Lee Sauder
Located in New York, NY
"Winged Thing #4" Sculpture, created of Mild Steel By Lee Sauder of Lexington, VA. Stamped on bottom. Good overall condition. Large impressive piece from an estate in Charlottesvill...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
James de Wulf Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's lighting series offers illuminated sculptures to define spaces. The brass floor lamp stands at 78" tall, is constructed of solid brass sheeting, and holds one standar...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$11,580 / item
Aluminum Rocket Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum rocket sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Sea Head Coral Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$3,294 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Hand Blown Murano Glass Sculpture "The Triple Ribbon"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Triple Ribbon" Murano glass sculpture is an extraordinary work of art, handcrafted in Murano, Venice by the world’s most skilled glassblowers. Standing at a commanding 61.5 inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandigarh III - Mint Green - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh III - Mint Green - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusier, who imagine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Leon Bronstein Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Modern Sculpture “The Swing”
By Leon Bronstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Leon Bronstein's work is intimate, elegant and graceful. A sculptor of remarkable talent, he explores the power and beauty of relationships, magically transforming the human figure i...
Category
1980s Israeli Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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