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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
'Polpo' Octopus Hand Blown Glass Sea Creatures Marine Ocean Underwater Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
This extraordinary borosilicate glass sculpture by Italian artist Simone Crestani captures the elegance and mystery of the octopus in exquisite detail. Hand-blown with masterful prec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Polar Bear Coin Bank for Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
White porcelain polar bear coin bank designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk.
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Giraffe woman, water carrier, in the style of Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956), 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, pierced for electrification Dimensions : 163.5 cm / 64,37 inches Stunning life-size bronze sculpture of an African woman...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Sculpture Hand Blown Glass Bonsai 2023 Frozen Time Tree Ice Winter
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Masterfully crafted by renowned Italian artist Simone Crestani This extraordinary Frozen Glass Bonsai Tree Sculpture is a poetic vision of stillness, delicacy, and strength suspende...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Vintage Blown Glass Float
Located in Chicago, IL
Small vintage blown glass float with clear glass and brown spots.
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

Tall Spanish Textured Matte Bone Finish Ceramic Abstract Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Spain, this abstract sculpture is ceramic with a matte finish. Standing over 30” tall, the piece has a ceramic cylinder shaped base with a metal support rod to displa...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lladró The Lover II Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with modern design and touches of gilded sheen highlighting the red color of the heart and shoes. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides. Set on a modern black steel base. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Sha...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Cairn Coffee Table in Oiled Maple by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Cairn collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda challenges the perception of furniture being purely functional. We believe furniture brings a sense of spirituality and magic to our li...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Emerald Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin 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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

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...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Sculptures

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive

Justin Hoffman Tall Blue Vessel #3 c2021
Located in Oakland, CA
Large abstract ceramic vessel #3 with intense shades of blue by Bay Area artist, Justin Hoffman circa 2021. Hoffman (b.1974) is an American ceramic artist and painter based in the Sa...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Tony Evans Evans Studio Raku Ceramic Pottery Bear Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking raku-fired ceramic bear by artist Tomi Evans is a powerful blend of earthy elegance and raw natural form. Sculpted with gentle, abstract lines, the bear embodies a quie...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Oscar Tusquets Contemporary Leather Starry Pyramid Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Starry Pyramid by Oscar Tusquets and Pere Ventura for Exhibition-event Homo Faber celebrada en Venezia septiembre 2018. Limited edition of 8 A pyramid shaped tabernacle. Leather covered faces...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Coffee Offset Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee offset vase big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 60 / W 40 / H 48 cm Materials: Fiber concrete Offse...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Red Pepper in bronze by Patrick Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Chili pepper in polychrome bronze The contemporary work of Patrick Laroche is characterized by colorful and oversized installations. In 2012, he launched a collection entitled "Veget...
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Large Double Magikarpet Barcode Multicolored Glass Lamp w Granite/Marble Base
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
This fused glass piece belongs to the Barcode Magikarpet collection designed by Orfeo Quagliata. Exclusive techniques from the artist. 100% handmade with highest quality material...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Sculpture in Crystal Clear with the Black Detail
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano glass object is a captivating blend of minimalist design and artistic elegance. Crafted from clear glass, its sleek, faceted form features a striking black arch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Cairn Stool in Oiled Maple by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Cairn collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda challenges the perception of furniture being purely functional. We believe furniture brings a sense of spirituality and magic to our li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Maple, Walnut

Ceramic Sculpture Pescado Model by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture designed by Matteo Cibic and produced by Superego Editions, 50 pieces limited edition. Signed and numbered. Biography Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, on Oct...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lladró Arabian Pure Breed Horse Figurine by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
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

Large John Bingham Handblown Glass Sculpture Centrepiece
Located in South Charleston, WV
John Bingham, Glassblower, Artist circa 1980 Handblown glass Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Measures: 8 tall x 17 wide x 13 inches deep. One of 2 pieces by this artist we have liste...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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

Botero Styled Horse Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A very nice, high quality bronze horse sculpture with a gorgeous aged patina. Great for the floor, table top, fireplace mantle.
Category

Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory USA, Circa 1950s This rare pair of blue peacock sculptures by Waylande Gregory, created in the USA circa 1950s, showcases the ar...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Sculpture by Ermanno Nason & Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese.
Located in Chicago, US
Ermanno Nason & Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese; Murano, Italy
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hans Steinbremmer Geometric Figure Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Hans Steinbremmer (German, 1928-2008) Geometric Figure, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, monogrammed "ST" and numbered edition "16/30" to base. 5.5" H x 1.25" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: Fro...
Category

20th Century German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #2
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

Luxury Vase “Brain”. Porcelain. Handmade Design and Crafted in, Italy, 2020
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

Austin Productions Henry Moore Style Seated Family
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Austin Productions Henry Moore Family on Bench. Plaster cast with a bronze finish. Shows a few paint chips, but overall looks good with no major chips or cracks.
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pablo Picasso Womans Magical Head Cubist Chicago Sculpture Maquette Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
“Maquette” (after Pabloe Picasso) Very Old Maquette. Black enamel over different types of metal; steel, copper or brass. Unsigned.
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Leif" sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris is a masterful creation that merges contemporary design with unparalleled craftsmanship. Handcrafted from a stainless steel veneer inlaid ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Double-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Bowerbird couple is a contemporary double-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 as a pair. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character. Component dimensions: Shell 4-6 diameter x 12-14 height 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 behaviour, a project inspired by the curious behaviour of the Satin Bowerbird, the eastern Australian birds...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Modern Frosted Lucite Kudu Sculpture David Fisher for Austin Sculptures
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Modern frosted Lucite kudu sculpture by David Fisher for Austin Sculptures. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage an...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Sculpture of a male nude
Located in Diest, BE
This striking contemporary sculpture depicts a headless male figure in a contrapposto stance, captured with an elegant forward lean. Crafted entirely from dark, welded metal fragment...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Feng Shui Bonsai "Little Green", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Little Green Bonsai is inspired by the Sophora Japonica Pendula, a Japanese tree. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Moth...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Handmade Sculptural LED Chandelier, Crystal, and Páua Shell, Large
Located in Torslanda, SE
Taking inspiration from the necessity of light for life, the Joni range is a portrayal of photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight to food. Within each leaf-like LED light structure, a crystal hemisphere magnifies an iridescent Páua shell...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Norman Rockwell Court Jester Statue by Lladró Porcelain, Ltd 1234/5000
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Produced from 1982 through 1984 this detailed Court Jester statue was designed and sculpted by Salvador Furio and adapted from "Court Jester" found on th...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
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

Brass, Steel

Luxury Vase #23 "Goldfinch". Porcelain. Handmade design and craft in Italy. 2020
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

Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link 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

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

1980's Murano Glass Sculpture by Vetro Artistico
Located in New York, NY
1980's Decorative Murano glass sculpture. Signed Vetro Artistico.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Profiles of Roman Emperors in Plaster and Wood.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of profiles of Roman Emperors in plaster and wood. Reissue of profiles of Roman Emperors in the Cameo style made in the 18th century during the ‘Grand Tour’. They were particu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Art Glass Cube Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Untitled art glass cube sculpture by Jiri Jelinek. Composed of multiple compressed glass slabs with various applied techniques to create distinct ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Javelin, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Intertwined Geometric Form
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

Small Green Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small green bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021 Dimensions: H15 x W13cm, 1.100ml. Materials: high temperature ceramics. La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection In pre-Hispanic cultures it w...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Todd Warner Sculpture of a Terracotta Alligator
Located in Sarasota, FL
A terracotta sculpture of a alligator. Signed underneath Todd Warner and dated 1983. Todd Warner is an internationally renowned sculptor known for his whimsical and endearing creat...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ma Jun (1974), TV Ceramic Sculpture, "New China" Series, Chinese Art 2005
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful ceramic work of art by Ma Jun (1974) from his "New China" series. In the shape of a TV from the late 1900s enamelled with depictions of Chinese Mythology, part of the four ...
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"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

Orbit Mobile Pendant Kinetic Sculpture w/ Blown Glass and Adorned Steel Rings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mobile series combine sculpture with lighting, invoking motifs from atomic models and the space age. The concentric rings can be spun and reconfigured, inviting play and whimsy. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Leif" by Patrick Coard Paris is a striking modern abstract sculpture that embodies the perfect harmony between form and craftsmanship. Meticulously handcrafted in a bronze patina br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1970s Magritte Style Bowler Hat Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Magritte style bowler hat sculpture, Whimsical, lacquered plaster model of a iconic surrealist focal point. Unmarked.   
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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

Mid Century Glass Sculptural Bust "Adonis" by Dino Rosin Murano
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous glass sculpture of Adonis in bust form on a black glass plinth by Dino Rosin. Murano, Venice Italy. Signed in numerous places. In excellent condition.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

"In the 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

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