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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Collection of Marble Spheres
Located in Queens, NY
Group of 13 of various size marble spheres (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Zig Metal Clock by Seccose “Clocky Clock”
Located in San Diego, CA
Graphic and high design piece by Seccose. The metal frame is bent to create an effect on profile. The piece is powered coated in a unique orange red color, finished with a plexiglass...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid. In beautiful original...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Aurora Pink Portal Glass Bookends, ANDREW HUGHES
Located in New York, NY
The Portal design is a simple exercise in optics and color. The Aurora color and reflective light are diffused by a surface etching on the top third of the interior of each bookend. ...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Ann Aptekar Figural Group Marble Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Ann Aptekar (American, XX-XXI) Figural Group Pink Marble Sculpture, signed, atop a black base. Overall: 17.5" H x 14" W x 12.5" D. Provenance: From the Park Avenue Estate of Designer...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Artistic Milk-White Murano Glass Vase, by Romano Donà, Italy, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic milk-white and iridescent vase with Murano glass and paste, by Romano Donà, Italy, 1990s. This artistic vase, entirely made with blown Murano glass in the 1990s, has a uniq...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

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

Pegasus Contemporary Pop Centerpiece 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....
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Organic Form Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Organic Form Ceramic Sculpture
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20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Black Painted Terracotta Sculpture of a Hawk Skull by Darla Jackson, 2016
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Title: Untitled. A unique black painted terracotta sculpture of a hawk's skull by Darla Jackson. Date: 2016. Length: circa 4 in. Signed to the base D. Jackson. Darla J...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ferrari F40 in crystal by Arnolfo di Cambio Italy design in years '80
Located in Biella, IT
Ferrari F40 in crystal by Arnolfo di Cambio Italy design in years '80. the work is in transparent and satinated crystal, stainless steel rear spoiler removable in dark gray color, and the F40 is signed on the lower back Arnolfo di Cambio. very rare and international iconic object...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A polished bronze sculpture from the 1930s - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent sculpture from the 1930s, in the style of Brancusi's work. This remarkable piece consists of a half-cylinder in polished bronze, backed by a piece of carved and faceted...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Modern sculpture comprised of an organic root from an Asian teak tree mounted with two metal rods on a rectangular wooden base.
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak

Shona Carved Marble Bird by Maikosi Kanyeredza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maikosi Kanyeredza marble shona carved bird. Beautifully carved, signed to bottom edge.
Category

1980s Zimbabwean Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Copalera No. 4 Incense Burner by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Copalera No. 4 incense burner by Acoocooro. Dimensions: ø 31 x H 18 cm. Materials: Crema maya (Yucatán peninsula marble) incense burner and lid. Veining and mineral composition ma...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Enameled Resin and Metal Pop Art Sculpture in Sunflower Yellow, Bubble Gum Pink
Located in New York, NY
This idiosyncratic and powerful sculpture, with its vibrant color scheme and dynamic form, encapsulates all of the energy of pop on an intimate scale. The enamel green base with blac...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 16 Monarch butterflies Modern vase ideal for a modern and r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Thomas Suby Carved Duck Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Suby carved duck sculpture. Represented by Breckenridge Art Gallery/ Breckenridge Colorado. This piece probably dates to the Mid-1980s. Beautifully ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Plate with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown Plate with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The Plate contains 8 dragonflies. Modern plate...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sculpture of the Head of Artemis in Patinated Plaster.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of the head of Artemis in patinated plaster. Daughter of Zeus, Artemis is the sister of Apollo, goddess of hunting and the moon. This statue comes from a cast made by an a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century H: 200cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century Marble 200cm x 65cm good original condition
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

1980's Modernists Marble Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautifully carved out of one piece of beige marble it seems to have curved steps to a higher level, with some sharp angles plunging into the abyss. Unknown artist 1985.
Category

20th Century North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Gaudí Batlló 2 Door Knob by Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaudí Batlló 2 Door Knob by Antoni Gaudí Dimensions: D8 x H4 cm Materials: Brass Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the archit...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

No.44 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.44 stoneware sculpture, tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: W 14.5 x D 6 x H 11.5 cm Materials: Black Grogged Stoneware, Frost White Glaze ...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Jaguar Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Impressive sculpture of a female Brazilian jaguar made in a huge single wood block. This piece was exceptionally well-executed, made in the 1930/1940'...
Category

1930s Brazilian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Contemporary 'Wave' Crystal Sculpture Aquamarine Handcrafted by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Artistic sculpture of crystal of maximum artisanal qualty signed Ghirò Studio (Milan, Italy). Innovative design, fine craftmanship and a stron...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Opera Theatre Sculpture by Paul Day
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
‘Opera’ by celebrated British sculptor Paul Day depicts a theatre scene intricately modelled with terracotta. Signed and dated by the artist, the theatre sculpture reflects Day’s unu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

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

Abstract Sculpture Like Brancusi, Signed Adriano Tolomei, Italy, 1970's
By Brancusi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Abstract Sculpture Like Brancusi, Signed Adriano Tolomei, Italy, 1970's Heavy abstract sculpture composed of a faux bois epoxy resin. High-polished cutouts with gold-tinted lacquered surfaces and refined faux bois abstract lines and planes worked to resemble raw wood. Carved and worked In the manner of Brancusi, Giacometti, or African tribal arts and totems. Adriano Tolomei is an Italian architect, furniture designer and sculptor. Contact us for a detailed condition report. Signed script...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Woman's Head Blue 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

Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy. This exquisite cornucopia, crafted from amber-hued Murano glass, is...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

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

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Erik Lagoni Jakobsen Unique Wall Mounted Object in Painted Wood, Denmark, 1968
By Erik Lagoni Jakobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Playful abstract artwork by Danish artist Erik Lagoni Jakobsen made at his own workshop in 1968. The work consist of different found object mounted on a circle and painted. It is ins...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bosphore Wall Sconce in Pink (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes. Made...
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Moss Girl Sculpture by Kim Simonsson, circa 2020, Finland
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Moss Girl Sculpture by Kim Simonsson, circa 2020, Finland Synthetic moss over a porcelain base. From the series of "Moss People". Unique piece. CONDITION: Good condition...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Cast bronze abstract statue by Michigan artist Carole Harrison (1933-2022). 10 1/2" tall x 6 1/4" long x 3 1/2" deep. Marked on the base. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies & Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and dragonflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini. Each single butterfly...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

2004 Argentine Biomorphic Wood and Stone Abstract Sculpture by Fabriciano Gómez
By Fabriciano Gomez
Located in North Miami, FL
2004 argentine biomorphic wooden abstract sculpture with stone base by artist Fabriciano Gómez By: Fabriciano Gómez, Jean Arp (in the style of), Henry Moore (in the style of) Materi...
Category

Early 2000s Argentine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Bosphore Wall Sconce in Yellow (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes. Made...
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Organic Curvy Alma Aged Wood Sculpture with Steel Base by CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory Alma 2019 by CEU L 74.8" x H 72" Aged wood sculpture with steel base. One of a kind. Majestically aged mahogan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Luxury Vase #36 "Ensemble". Porcelain. Handmade design 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

A PAIR OF 20th-Century FRENCH SCULPTURES
Located in Madrid, ES
A PAIR OF 20th-Century FRENCH SCULPTURES Bakelite Dimensions: 67 cm (total) Good condition
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bakelite

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

Exceptionally Cubist Murano Glass sculpture by Loredano Rosin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare cubist Murano glass sculpture of a panther. Fabricated by Loredano Rosin in the late 80's. This sculpture is hand blown. Originally signed wit...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Antelope Bottle Hand Blown Glass Liquor Animal Africa Horn Trophy Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Antelope Bottle, a stunning hand-blown glass masterpiece by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece is part of the captivati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Coffee Duck Plate Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 coffee duck plate miniby 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L30 / W30 / H9,5 cm Materials: Ceramic ...
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2010s Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

M Ventura, Nude Of A Woman, Signed Bronze, Late 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large patinated bronze sculpture of a nude woman, seated on a wooden base Signature M Ventura P under the foot - from the 1980s Light patina wear - cracks on the wooden base ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Crown
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

Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Luxury Vase #53 "Trophy". 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

Gold Leaf

Bronze Patinated Figurine Little Dancer of Fourteen Years by Degas 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
This stunning cast bronze figurine is made in a rare and original interpretation of Degas' famous work - "Little Dancer of Fourteen Years" (French: La Petite Danseuse...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Masterful Pair of Italian Horses in bronze 20th Century 1:1
Located in Madrid, ES
Masterful Pair of Italian Horses in bronze 20th Century 1:1 real height, lost wax casting. Origin Venice, private collection. Perfect for the outside or even for the inside. The dim...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Glass Sculpture by Ed Nesteruk
Located in Highland, IN
American artist Ed Nesteruk (b. 1941) is known for his delicate and brilliantly executed sculptures in glass. This piece shaped like a flattened upside-down teardrop in clear glass a...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from composite wood and tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Painted in a distinct pattern of black and white stripes. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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