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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bottle Holder After Marcel Duchamp Readymade
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bottle holder as the ones used by Marcel Duchamp for his readymade,
Not signed.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Preserving a beautiful ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bonsai Cast Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Finish on Marble Base by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bonsai Cast Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Finish on Marble Base by Elan Atelier
Intricate lost wax cast bronze sculpture of a Bonsai Tree in Verdigris bronze on marble base by Elan ...
Category
2010s European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 35.6 x H 53.3 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts a light yellow color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crysta...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Set of Six Modernist Wall Reliefs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six modernist wall reliefs.
Abstract red and white fibreglass forms mounted in chrome-plated frames.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
21st Century "Misore" by M. De Lucchi Polychrome Marble Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture centerpiece designed by Arch. Michele De Lucchi.
Size: cm. 55 x 27 x 46 H
Materials: Bianco Carrara + Verde Alpi + Nero del Belgio + Nero Portoro + Nero Marquina.
De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Designer Toy Dmon by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles, 2000
By Michael Laut
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy 0226/1000 designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with its original box in great condition, Dmo...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Monumental Neal Small Op Art "Sphere in Cube" Lucite Floor Lamp Sculpture, 1960s
By Neal Small
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Neal Small Illuminating Floating Orb Lucite Floor Light Sculpture. Featuring a rectangular form with square White Lucite base, clear square...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
"Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture signed D. Okin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted and signed by renowned artist D. Okin, the "Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture captures the essence of familial love and unity. This striking black sculpture depicts ...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic carved sculptural clock by the famed Mexican surrealistic artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1937) circa 1960s. The whimsical...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Pomme bouche" : Painated bronze sculpture, end of XXth century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Pomme bouche" : Good quality patinated massive bronze sculpture showing an apple with lips on the front of it
Bears an illegible signature underneath
Note that the stem of the ap...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Glass Sculpture by Ed Nesteruk
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
1970s Rogelio Polesello Carved Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Rogelio Polesello (b. 1939 - d. 2014) was an Argentine painter, muralist and sculptor. He was best known for making Op art or optical art, known in Latin America.
Offered is an earl...
Category
1970s Argentine Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Sculpture with Erotic Theme by Gerhard Henning
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculpture with erotic theme. Man and woman
By Gerhard Henning, 1880-1967
Made in plaster,
circa 1900-1920.
Not signed
Gerhard Henning, was a Danish-Swedish sculptor. His name was Nilsson before he took the name Henning. The art historian Peter Hertz mentions the name change in his book "Gerhard Henning" from 1931. In it, Henning's Sketches of Women...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Veronique Motte, Bull Sculpture
By Veronique Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture representing a bull in bronze. Created by an original terracotta sculpture by Véronique Motte.
Signed and numbered 1/8.
The Anne Jacquemin Sablon gallery opened its doors to the public in 2015. It is a space dedicated to design and contemporary applied arts. It presents a collection of furniture, lighting, accessories and works of art. The gallery is located in a unique and historic space, initially a fashion boutique from the 1920’s. Today, renovated to accommodate artists, designers and interior architects. As, it is a space that meets the art requirements and clients needs who have a particular interest in applied arts and contemporary design. Indeed, most of the pieces are designed by French architects such as Tristan Auer, Thierry Lemaire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Cheetah And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Cheetah with cub sculpture from Wiseman Ceramics is a stunning testament to African wildlife and craftsmanship. Hand-sculpted by George & ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture French 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful cast bronze figurative French abstract sculpture is a single breast as the subject matter. It is signed and numbered 100. It has been professionally polished. Sorry th...
Category
1990s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Tucan, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted Tucan was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals for ...
Category
2010s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 20th Century Life Size Pink Striated Marble Baby Giraffes
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary pair of life-size striated salmon pink marble baby giraffe calves have been hand-carved. Both sculptures were diligently carved from a single slab of marble. The s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
'Visage' One of a Kind Bronze Sculpture
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'Visage' One of a kind bronze sculpture.
Created by Rinat Design, cast in bronze in the lost wax process and fixed into a solid wood bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victor Zaikine Vintage Bronze Senusal Sculpture Titled Lovers Embrace
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage sensual bronze vintage sculpture by Victor Zaikine is wonderful from every angle. The lovers embrace surrounding the bowl of life. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Other
Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather sculpture - Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
A mix of space-age design and tribal art, these contemporary totems...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Shape Black & White Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
The Brutus Totem is more than a modern home accessory; it is a contemplation piece featuring a unique pattern that evokes the essence of ancient art. With its geometric shape adorned...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer
Contemporary Figurative Ceramic Sculpture by Rachel Peters, Grey Clay, In Stock
Located in Wirral, GB
Contemporary Figurative Ceramic Sculpture by Rachel Peters, Grey Clay, In Stock.
Untitled Ceramic Sculpture 206.
This contemporary sculpture has been hand built from Rokk Grey Ston...
Category
2010s British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Feliciano Bejar Caja De Jano Bubble Box Magiscope Refraction Sculpture Op Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Feliciano Béjar Ruiz Magiscopic red perforated glass aluminum box. Bejar was a Mexican artist, best known for a style of sculpture called Magiscopios which involved various material...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Green - Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various colors
Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Ruler Selenite on Lucite Bases
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
Bubbly Botryoidal Ceramic Table Lamp in Cream Custom Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our bubbly lamp is digitally grown to imitate the fractal growth of botryoidal crystals in Nature. Hand crafted by artisans in Peru with unique custom glaz...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rooster, Sculpture in Iron
By Michel Jarry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rooster by a contemporary artist in cut and welded iron.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Cockatoo Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Cockatoo ornament from Zimele Ceramics, South Africa, showcases the artistry of Lindy, who both hand-sculpts and paints each piece. This unique ornament is compact, measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Karim Rashid King Vase Murano Glass Oriental Red and Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors.
King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Torch Cut Steel Leopard Sculpture by James Bearden, Orange and Black Enamel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Table Top torch cut steel sculpture by James Bearden. This is the only Leopard sculpture he has done. Condition is excellent with any imperfections as intended by the artist. Acquire...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base
Offered for sale is a modern metal sculpture of an acrobatic figure in brass dancing within multiple metal...
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
"The Pointer" Metal Giacometti Style Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
This compelling sculpture of a figure standing and pointing obviously owes a debt to Giacometti with its slender, elongated limbs and imposing countenance.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble Early 20th Century H: 127cm
The height is including the base
good conditions
weight: 800kg
This sculpture needs export certificate
Delivery t...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large Silver, Vermeil and Diamond Model of a Lion by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Large silver, vermeil and diamond model of a lion by Asprey
English, c. 1980
Lion: Height 12cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm
Case: Height 19cm, width 49c...
Category
20th Century English Modern Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Gio Ponti “Il Diavolo" Decorative Mask
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
“Il Diavolo”
Gio Ponti large decorative mask
for Sabattini.
Silver plated.
Signed on the bottom.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Sculpture of a Female Bust in Patinated Bronze, Contemporary Art, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a female bust in patinated bronze, contemporary art, 21st century.
Sculpture of a female bust in patinated bronze, contemporary art, 21st century.
h : 37cm, w : 26cm, d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculptured Turned Wood Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully crafted sculpture made of burl root, Put on a lathe it was turned and crafted into this wonderful vase. It has a lot of detail and craftsmanship.
A nice decor...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Robert Lee Morris Hammered Nickel Plates Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, Wall Hanging, 1980's, 36 Hammered Nickel Plates, Signed Verso.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
W. Beaupre Gold Chain Android Bust
Located in New York, NY
Stunning futuristic android bust by W. Beaupre. Bust is embellished with intricate gold chain, pearls and vintage jewelry findings. The atte...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Other
Ukiyo Saucer, Concrete Fountain/Fishpond by OPIARY (D50")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.
This modern, minimalist fountain is a tasteful way to incorporate aquatic life into any indoor or outdoor space. The Ukiyo Saucer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood & Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré
Located in Geneve, CH
Corps Céleste III unique sculpture by Awaré
Dimensions: L 35 x H 54cm
Materials: Plane tree, naturel dyed silk, pigment, oxidation
Awaré is the meeting of the sculptor Jérôme Pereira and the artist Sylvia Eustache...
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silk, Wood
Female Nude Glass Sculpture by Venini & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Female nude glass sculpture made by Venini & Co. deep purple glass, iridescent.
Marked: Venini Murano, Alma Angelo 1939 (acid stamp).
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
An abstract sculpture in sandstone circa 1960
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An abstract sculpture in sandstone in the style of Le Corbusier
very nice brown black patina
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Large Vintage Hand-Crafted & Signed Mixed Media Zebra Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial zebra sculpture was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of various materia...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Paper
Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite brass snail sculpture captures the beauty of nature with remarkable craftsmanship and elegant form. The spiraled shell is adorned with delicate, swirling etchings that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #1
By Egg Designs
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 African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Crest and Trough Contemporary Side Table
Located in London, GB
When two waves encounter each other, they make ‘interference pattern’. Crest and trough create a resultant wave of greater, lower or the same amplitude in this superposition and thes...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Sculptures
Materials
Polystyrene
Sculpture 2 - Tree Bark Series
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
“From Tree Bark To Sculpture”, a collection of hand-crafted contemporary sculptures, based on original bark forms handpicked for their sculptural features, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Honey and Oriental Red
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various Amber base blue top
Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Double Terminated Multi Faced Topaz Crystal With Transparency From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Topaz crystal
Weight: 85 grams
Dimensions: H: 5.4 x W: 3 x D: 2.5 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
Robert Fachard : "Abstraction", Unique bronze sculpture C.1960-70, France
By Robert Fachard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Robert Fachard (1921-201, France) : "Abstraction"
Abstract welded and patinated bronze sculpture
Unique piece
Signed : "RF", monogram of the artist
Circa 1970-75, France
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large and Rare American Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Larry Mohr
Located in Queens, NY
Large and Rare American Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Larry Mohr
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lladró Owl Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
‘The Goal’, Ukrainian Contemporary Kinetic Sculpture by Yaryna Lehnevska
Located in London, GB
‘The Goal’, Ukrainian contemporary kinetic sculpture by Yaryna Lehnevska
Ukrainian, 2023
Sculpture: Height 21cm, width 13cm, depth 13cm
Box: Height 31cm, width 21.5cm, depth 21.5
Bringing together multiple luxurious materials, this intriguing sculpture by a Ukranian artist Yaryna Lehnevska for SUPERNATURAL is designed to inspire the user to chase their dreams.
A stack of raw pyrite crystal stands at the centre of the sculpture, with the unique nature of this crystal representing the owner’s individuality. The surrounding brass constellations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Pyrite, Silver, Brass
Bronze Paper Bag Signed Sculpture Limited Edition, French
By Use Honure
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing hallmarked French signed limited edition bronze paper bag sculpture is signed Use Honure 90 26/ 170. It is a limited edition. It has been professionally polished. There ...
Category
1990s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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