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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Swedish glass artist. Large sculpture in art glass. Yellow and amber decoration.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish glass artist. Large sculpture in art glass. Yellow and amber decoration on a square base in clear glass. Mouth-blown. Perfect condition. Late 20th century. Dimensions: H 33.0...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Sculpted Sun Wall Lamp in Glazed Ceramic Large Size by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue and matt white colors and in two sizes.
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Large Cubist Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Large unique cubist sculpture in glazed stoneware. "Good things comin' round". Beautiful glaze in sand shades. Measures: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Aztec Agate Stone Stand by Brutalist Be
Located in Geneve, CH
Aztec Agate Stone Stand by Brutalist Be One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 22 x W 23 x H 45 cm. Materials: Brass and agate stone. Brass acid etched black patinated, hand drawn decorative a...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Brass

Harry Storms 1945-2023 Bronze Torso on pedestal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Harry Storms ,1945 -2023 Bronze Torso of a Women .On a Sandstone pedestal .Storms was trained at the pedagogical academy. Initially he was a tea...
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Work, The Thinker, Model by Auguste Rodin, XXIst
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Bronze with brown patina representing The Thinker, model by Auguste Rodin, XXIst Century. W: 17.5cm, H: 19.5cm, D: 10cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in Fran...
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...
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2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Plaster

21st Century Unique Sculptural Lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Terracotta face, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta face with wooden base, possible Sardinian craftsmanship Good conditions. Thank you
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Moser Crystal Dog Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Moser amber color crystal sculpture of a relax dog with its tail up. Below the base is signed Moser.
Category

20th Century Czech Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Lladró Polo Player Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
White matte porcelain figurine of a limited series polo player with methacrylate support attached to the base. Polo Player, is a piece full of energy in which we see the horse litera...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Porcelain

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp! For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Sun pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp! For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

This is Not a 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

Bright Side
Located in Glen Cove, NY
Two domed glass shades are balanced on the ends of a carefully bent brass arc; projecting light upwards while also diffusing light below.
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Trionfo Hand-Blown Glass Sculptured A pair of Decorative Goblets
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Trionfo Hand-Blown Glass Sculptured A pair of Goblets" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Pair of Hand-Blown Glass Goblets "Trionfo #01" from the Façon De Ve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Circular/Organic Shape Coffee Table Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 7 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Cut from ⅜” solid steel, these abstract shapes work together to create a contemporary design that is both unique and luxurious. Finished with a n...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Composition 202.3" Cubist Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Composition 202.3" is a captivating cubist/abstract mixed media sculpture by Dan Schneiger, dating from circa 2020. The sculpture is a harmonious assembly of wood, foam core, plaste...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Foam, Resin, Plaster, Paint, Wood

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

Steuben Art Glass Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Steuben Glass "Peacock" , designed by Bernard X. Wolff in 1986, blown glass with air-trap "controlled" bubbles, h. 12 in, w. 14 in, d. 3 in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Italian modern Black white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s Ceramic sculpture depicting a Harlequin Great Dane sitting on ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Guido Venturini "Lingam" Vase/ Sculpture by Alessi
Located in Highland, IN
This rare and powerful piece by Guido Venturini is the GV20 "Lingam" vase, expertly crafted of porcelain by Alessi in 2002. It is number 75 of an edition limited to only 99. Inspire...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Limited Gold Edition" Porcelain My Spaceship
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

Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma
Located in Milan, Italy
Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma, 1990. Biography Urano Palma (1936 - 2010) was born in Varese in 1936. After wandering through many Italian cities, careful to the artistic av...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Terracotta Bas Relief Greek Horses and Knights, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta bas relief Greek horses and knights end 19th century Italy Classic scene with four horses, a character on horseback and a character on the ...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Mycorrhiza Bronze Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Mycorrhiza by Sol Bailey Barker Bronze 10.5" x 3.5" x 2.5" Contemplating the sentience of plant life, the symbiotic relationships and the hive mind of the forest or the wood wide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Andy Paiko Hand Blown Glass Syringe on Metal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Blown Glass Syringe on Metal Stand Hand Signed 2011 on Base Can Be Turned On Base To Change Appearance
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

2003 Designer Toy BJ Hammer by Brothersfree
Located in Weesp, NL
Unleash the power of imagination with the rare and coveted limited edition glow-in-the-dark BJ Hammer designer toy by Brothersfree, a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. C...
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Megalithic Bench Seating Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker REPby Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Megalithic bench Sol Bailey barker Charred Tropical hard wood & steel Measures: 90.5" x 15" x 18.9" The ancient standing stones of Britain hold within them a power and a mystery t...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Fingerprints Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Petrichor Stainless Steel Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Petrichor sculpture Sol Bailey Barker Mirror polished stainless steel & charred wood Measures: 108" x 27.5" Mirror polished stainless steel & charred wood when we terraform mars, ...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Composition 202.2" Cubist Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Composition 202.2" is a captivating cubist/abstract mixed media sculpture by Dan Schneiger, circa 2020. The sculpture is a harmonious assembly of wood, foam core, plaster, and resin...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Foam, Resin, Plaster, Paint, Wood

Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Sculpture Signed Ernst Barlach, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze representing a flute player, signed Ernst Barlach, modern casting, XXI th century. H: 31cm, W: 19cm, D: 18cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Amanita Muscaria Bronze Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Amanita Muscaria by Sol Bailey Barker Bronze 23.5" x 8" x 5" Contemplating the sentience of plant life, the symbiotic relationships and the hive mind of the forest or the wood wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pan-Sentience Bronze Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Pan-Sentience by Sol Bailey Barker Bronze 24" x 6.5" x 6.7" Contemplating the sentience of plant life, the symbiotic relationships and the hive mind of the forest or the wood wid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary work, XXIst Century. Sculpture of a horse at a walk in the style of the 19th century in composite material and Plexiglas, contemporary scu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Sensibility
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Delicacy and subtlety are what emerge from these sculptures, as the artist, Manel Galià expresses universal emotions that encourage inner contemplation. A unique objet d'art. Handmade over many hours, this piece is the expression of great sensitivity and the reflection of feelings that find an echo in us2400 The artist expresses the inexpressible with a strong sense of abstraction and a pleasure in working with materials. Manel Galià was born in Barcelona into a family of artists and spent his entire childhood in this artistic atmosphere. He spent a lot of time in his father's studio, observing and helping his father. He often applied the first touches to blank canvases, and his father continued the work begun by the child. Moving away from his father's style, Narcis Galià...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offer by us Tishu Gallery...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror This crystal set measures: 33 wide x 22.25 deep x 10 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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

Murano Glass "Love Knot" Table Sculpture in Black, White & Clear Glass
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Murano Glass Abstract Free From, Swirl Black & White Sculpture. Featuring hand blown, curved, figure eight shape with twist top in Black, White and Transparent Murano glass, ...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Golden Dragon Black Crystal Faberge Egg Objet d'Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome art object. Jet black crystal with raised 24 karat gold gilding and dots. Engraved on the bottom "No 272 T Faberge" from an edition of 750. Small blemish at the base, missin...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Monkey Jewelry Box by Love Art Ceramic—a whimsical blend of artistry and functionality, sure to enchant any space with its charm. Hand-sculpted with metic...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Mid-Century Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique Mid Century bronze and natural stone sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere. The curved and dynamic shape made of bronze lands on a solid base made of pink natural stone....
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Contemporary Metal Bird Silhouette Decor Minimalist Accents for Modern space
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition o...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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 ...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

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...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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