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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Arbit Blatas Modern Art Foundry Bronze Sculpture of Mime Marcel Marceau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bronze sculpture.
By Arbit Blatas.
Depicting the legendary mime - Marcel Marceau.
With a verdigris patina.
Marked to the reverse for the Modern Art Foundry and #5.
Simply a wonderful sculpture of the world...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Stitched A&F Leather Pig, 1960s
By Omersa
Located in New York, NY
Hand-stitched leather pig designed by Omersa and Company for display at the Abercrombie and Fitch stores, England, 1960s.
Category
1960s English Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze after Fernando Botero, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, Contemporary art, 21st century.
Sculpture in patinated bronze after Fernando Botero, contem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet.
Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Free Standing Pink Topaz Crystal On Calcite Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Topaz crystal on Calcite
Weight: 250 grams
Dimensions: H: 8.7 x W: 5.6 x D: 6.5 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Katlang Mine, Mardan District, KPK...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
Sculpture of Venus in Resin and Metal Base, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Venus in resin and metal base, small model.
Venus is the goddess of love, seduction and beauty in Roman mythology. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpture in Resin and Plaster, Medium Size.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and plaster, representing a fragment of the sculpture of Apollo's foot, medium size.
A scale model of our exceptional Fragment de Pied d'Apollon, almost certainly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Modern Apolo Bust Sculpture Piece Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Apolo Bust, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Apolo bust is a captivating sculptural piece meticulously crafted from Cal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Yaacov Agam Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Art Yaacov Agam
Signed and numbered 25/27 from the Meissner Galerie in Hamburg
Measurements: H 33 x W 23 x D 4 cm.
Agam's first solo exhibition was at the ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Ferdinando Codognotto Wooden Hand Sculpture, Roma, 2015
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinando Codognotto Wooden Hand Sculpture, Roma, 2015.
Expertly carved from what we gather as Swiss Pine. The hand sits upon a dowel on the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Big Art Deco Inspired Boat in Wood and steel Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2024
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible boat: in solid wood.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushin...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Doug Delind Ceramic Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Doug Delind Raku-Fired Ceramic 2 sided face Sculpture. Signed on side of base. In nice original condition! Face shows some lines in the glaze as seen in ph...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903
manufactured by BD Barcelona
Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Solid Brass Bear Sculptures
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Modernist bear sculpture composed of solid, polished brass.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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
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
Murano, Italy, Large Mouth-Blown Sculpture in Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large mouth-blown sculpture in art glass. Exotic bird.
1960s.
In great condition.
Sticker.
Dimensions H 36.0 x L 33.0 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Blue an Green Murano Glass Object by Stefano Toso, 1990's
By Stefano Toso
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful deep blue and green colored Murano glass object.
Fabricated by Stefano Toso in the 90's, Venetia Italy.
This stunning rectangle glass item has been hand-blown with traditional techniques dating back to the 13th century.
It is in very good condition, just one tiny chip on the brim of the back side (see picture).
It is originally marked with "S Toso...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary 'Eye Night' Sculpture Engraved Glass, Chromed Brass by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan).
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
UNISM - sculpture - brass - polished
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Seletti "Limited Gold Edition" Porcelain My Spaceship
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Organic Curvy Aura Reclaimed Wood Sculpture with Steel Base by CEU Studio
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Aura 2018 by CEU
L 110.2" - W 29.5"" x H 90.6"
Reclaimed wood sculpture with steel base.
One of a kind.
Shipping is not included. See our shipping...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903
Manufactured by BD Barcelona
Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and materia...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Contemporary Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Black & Orange Tribal Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
The Jacarta Totem is an abstract home accessory design that beautifully balances different sizes and geometric shapes. It features a striking black and dark orange pattern meticulous...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Lacquer, Walnut, Maple, Birdseye Maple
Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed modernist (or surrealist) bronze sculpture.
Whimsically depicting a conch shell with legs in full stride.
The realistically modeled shell with a lighter ochre/brown ...
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
Zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”)
This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura of self-containment was created in
2013 /...
Category
2010s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
French Vintage Modernist Lamp by Marco de Gueltzl, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
A decorative 20th century vintage modernist lamp realized by French artist MarCo de Gueltzl circa 1980s made out of sculpted sandblasted glass and patinated steel in its original vin...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Collage hand painted coffee Table White
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Insomnia is a load that many creative minds have to bear. And Joost is one of them.
During his many sleepless nights. Joost found himself scribbling small drawings for many hours. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
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
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Pink and Red by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs.
Inspired by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Sculpture Representing a Statue of Caesar, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a statue of Caesar, 21st century.
Sculpture of Caesar in patinated resin, stone base, 21st century.
H: 32.5cm, D: 13cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS2 by Noom in Brown Ashwood
Located in Paris, FR
Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series.
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
Bob Bennett Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Signed
By Bob Bennett
Located in Raleigh, NC
A wonderful expression of movement and space shown in this minimal abstract sculpture. Cast bronze, polished and signed by Bob Bennett mounted to rough marble...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
5 Atamante Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
5 Atamante vase is in blown glass, and originally designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below.
Ettore Sott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Anodized Aluminium Sculptural Room Divider / Sculpture
Located in toronto, CA
Modular sculptural divider, use one or link them together to create a beautiful installation. The sculpture itself has slight movement to create bea...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Polar Bear Coin Bank for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, 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
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by Artiss
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
Artis is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Scheib, Alsbach Soult Germany Porcelain General on Horseback
Located in Toledo, OH
Soult Scheibe - Alsbach Germany porcelain general on horseback holding a spy glass. Gold birds on the corners. No damage. Dimensions: 3.5" depth x 8.5" W x 1...
Category
20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract sculpture of a seated woman, one of a kind, cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
This substantial one of a kind abstract sculpture depicts a seated woman, hand crafted, molded and cast in stone resin. The piece features a beautiful patina in shades of mossy grey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin
Ceramic Boot Sculptures by Czech Artist
Located in Miami, FL
A fun take on military boots, this Czech artist gives us his interpretation of the boot; shiny, clean, and totally different than what we identify with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Legros, Bi-Face Sculpture Composition, 1976, France
By Aurélie Nemours 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Jean Legros (1917-1981) sculpture, composition, 1976, France.
Wood pannel painted on both sides, yellow-black and red-green.
Signed and dated undersid...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Venini Pavoncella Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Pavoncella sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture hand-blown glass.
Technique: Canes and Filigree
Dimensions: Ø 31 cm, H 23 cm
Year of Manufactu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Lafaiette S Wall Light Sconce Lamp Abstract Sculptures Brass Radar
By Colé
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Since the origin of Radar Interiors the founder, designer Bastien Taillard, has chosen to work on essential lines and a meticulous re-visitation of shap...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Fragile Structure#18 Norihiko Terayama Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Green and blue are available. Red is sold.
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created the...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet.
Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Modernist Carved Sandstone Figural Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Sinuous modern carving of a Mesoamerican. Aztec? Mayan? Striated sandstone, circa mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Pablo Picasso, Quatre danseurs, 1956. 22 février, Plaque murale, Madoura.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso
Quatre danseurs
1956. 22 février
Plaque murale convexe
D. 25 cm
E.O terre de faience blanche,
gravure soulignée de paraffine oxydée,
bain de couverte
Ivoire, brun, vert...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Figural Silver Plated Copper Swan Bird Candy Dish Trinket Bowl - 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Figural Silver Plated Copper Swan Bird Candy Dish Trinket Bowl - 2 Pcs, Made in India. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Large: 7" H x 9" W x 6" D. Small: 5.5" H x 8.5" W...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Caldera Small by Papier Langackerhäusl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Caldera small
Measures: W210 D210 H130 mm
A deep impression.
Textured, hemispherical vessels of handmade paper in various sizes shapes and colors.
Suitable for dry contents.
...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Parchment Paper
Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" Side Table
Located in Denton, TX
Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" side table. Sculptural woven wicker free form design that makes this table so appealing. Light weight so its easy to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpture of an Angel, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an Angel, reproduction in composite material, XXth century, interior and exterior decoration.
Sculpture of an Angel, high quality contemporary production for interior a...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Solid Marble Chain Links Designed by Regina Andrew Detroit
Located in Ross, CA
Solid marble chain designed by Regina Andrew Detroit, is named the Atlas Marble Chain. The link of three was made in the USA in the 21st Century.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modern American Bear Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern, American Bear Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
A signed, dated, and numbered limited edition tabletop sculpture titled Am...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
GUFRAM Another White Cactus Sculptural Coatrack by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Cactus is the icon of Italian design that has revolutionized the domestic landscape. Made of flexible polyurethane this hall tree with four cantilever arms is as tall as a person and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Other
White abstract sculpture, hand crafted and cast (Ref.4)
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
White abstract sculpture no 4 is part of collection “From Tree Bark To Sculpture”, a series of hand crafted sculptures that follow original forms of tree ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Vintage Pop Art Coca- Cola Bottle Embedded Lucite Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This pop art vintage lucite sculpture is a coca cola small bottle encased and embedded in a lucite column. The bottle is floating and was neve...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Lucite
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