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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Young Bach" Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain Depicts Bach at The Pipe Organ
By Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Young Bach", or the Spanish presentation "Juan Sebastian Bach"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1994 and retired the same year; manufactured by Ll...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bighorn Ram Sculpture Bench by Edna Cataldo
By Edna Cataldo
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanted world of Edna Cataldo's imagination with her bighorn ram creation. A captivating sculpture that blurs the lines between art and function. Inspired by the icon...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wool
$5,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"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
Great Wood Sculpture by the Artist Sidney Rose
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful wood sculpture with small magnifying glass hanging from it by a artist named Sidney Rose. Its signed 1995 but also looks to have a date on the one leg of 1974 so this may h...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Chromed, Handmade/finished
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
Striking Large Brass Sculpture of Giraffe
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding large giraffe sculpture .
The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
1990s European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Miguel Berrocal Puzzle Sculpture La Mini Cariatide
Located in Washington, DC
Intricate puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal. Sculpture consists of 25 pieces, plus a wearable ring with a brass heart design. Comes complete with original box and book.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
31% Off
Plump Floating Wall Console in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Crystal Clear Floating Wall Console by Ian Cochran, Rep by Tuleste Factory
A continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. The shapes play upon the effect that res...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Javelin, 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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
"In the Deep 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
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
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
Vibrant Blue Aquamarine Crystal With Excellent Quality From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Aquamarine Crystal
Weight: 192 grams
Dimension: H: 10.5 x W: 3.3 x D: 3 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
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
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
Vintage Pair of Dolphins Bronze Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
$450 / set
Freevolle Sculpture Feminine Table Lamp, Brass, raffia art silvered glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE
Twist and go!
The timeless “Made-in-Italy” celebrates the graceful Italian manufacture and offers new life expression at the Maison Sabrina Landini.
Creativity explores ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
Raphael Giarusso ceramic sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie sculpture de guerrier par Raphael Giarusso vers 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Modern Design Wood Sculpture
Located in Pordenone, IT
" Pandora " wood modern sculpture.
This magnificent wood sculpture will add a mesmerizing decoration in a modern interior while serving as a textural accent in any room. Crafted ent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
$1,253 Sale Price / item
30% Off
"Star Gazers" Earthenware Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific and evocative sculpture of two male figures with their eyes fixed on the heavens has great presence, whether displayed on a pedestal, cabinet, or on the floor.
The wor...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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
Orange 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 Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
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
$445 Sale Price
25% Off
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
21 Clesitera Glass Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Clesitera glass vase with pendant, was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Terracotta Sculpture by Jean Marais, the 3 Faces, 1970.
By Jean Marais
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta sculpture by Jean Marais, the 3 faces, 1970.
Jean Marais terracotta sculpture, the 3 faces, 1970.
H: 32cm, D: 15cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Metal
$296 Sale Price
25% Off
Stainless Steel "Ribbon" Sculpture by E. David Hershler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stainless steel ribbon sculpture by American artist Elijah David Herschler, the piece is to be hung from the ceiling.
Goo...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stainless 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
Modern Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Regnier La Borne Architectural Form
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
By Regnier, in La Borne
Modern stoneware ceramic sculpture realized in 2018.
Brown and white stoneware wood firing ceramic colors.
Architectural form realized in La Borne, F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 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
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
Surrealist Bronze Wall Sculpture 'Listening Ear'
Located in London, GB
Surrealist Bronze ear sculpture signed P. Perdiues '97 Belgium comes away from the wall.
It is easy to mount on the wall 51 cm.
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Artisan 925 Sterling Silver Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculptural semi-precious stone bracelet crafted by hand with sterling silver structure. This piece is glamourous and chic. The coral hues of the glass combine with the ru...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Heart Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2018
Dimensions: 45 x 40 x 37 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes.
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) gradu...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,941 / item
Urban Modern Blue Adventurine Six Murano Glass Vases, 2024
By Urban Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
Kanne Drite Collection – Blue Murano Glass Vases
The Kanne are colored Murano glass cylinders which, fused on the vase, form this wonderful work.
Drite is said when the kanne are pos...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Tony Evans Evans Studio Raku Ceramic Pottery Bear Sculpture
By Tony Evans
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
3 Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Flowers 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
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
$14,928
Fish and simil coral head Lady. 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
$4,012 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Fish Marine head Lady. 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
$4,012 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Double Ring Link Sculpture in Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Ring Link Sculpture
Smoke Crystal
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Crystal Inclusions vary
Carved using jade carving techniques. Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category
2010s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Heart-Throb, 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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Fiberglass
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s
Measures: diameter 4 inches
Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178
This piece makes for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
$240 Sale Price
40% Off
Abstract Stone Sculpture Totem 06 by Alberto Cabiddu
Located in Weesp, NL
Totem 06 made of Pietra Di Vicenza. Pietra di Vicenza Limestone is a distinguished natural stone revered for its medium-grain texture and soft, creamy color palette. Quarried in the ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass, Steel
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
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