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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Opinion Ciatti Papavero Delicato Large Table Decoration
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fragility and stability, lightness and solidity: those usually antithetical terms, Papaveri Delicati (Delicate Poppies), seem to be able to co-exist as in all the other creations of Gherardo Frassa. Small metal sculptures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit Figurine in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small rabbit figurine in brass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 3 kg
The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia
Rick Owens is a Californ...
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Torso Sculptures by Kathy Berenstein
Located in Littleton, CO
Add a burst of color and cheeky charm to your space with this vibrant 2002 pair of hand-painted papier-mâché sculptures by Denver artist Kathy Berenstein, signed and dated. These fig...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Paper
One of a Kind Head of a Woman Abstract Sculpture Handcrafted in Scagliola
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'Head of a Woman' abstract sculpture titled 'Silent Gaze' is part of a collection of sculptures of 'Heads'. It is hand crafted from pigmented scagliola with a marbled texture feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Scagliola, Wood
Sculpture, Marble Bust of Lucius in the Taste of Antique Rome.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, sculpted marble bust of Lucius in the taste of Antique Rome, 20th century.
Bust, carved marble sculpture of Lucius in the taste of ancient Rome, 20th century.
H: 58cm, W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS1 by Noom in Natural 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
Pair of Italian Marble Carrara Sculpture "Horse Head" 20th Century H: 40cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Horse head sculpture on white Carrara marble
horse in classic style placed on a turned base in Carrara marble.
20th century.
Dimension: including base: H 40 x 30 x 13 cm.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Patinated Bronze Figurative Bust with Marble Base, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Modern patinated bronze figurative bust with marble base, France
By: unknown
Material: bronze, copper, metal, stone, marble
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, pa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, in Monochrome Magenta 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
Kong Gorilla Pink Floor Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Malachite Eggs
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of two (2) green Malachite eggs decorative objects, circa 20th century. Malachite egg objects are hand-crafted and polished smooth. A beautiful set, exquisite decorat...
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Better Off Dead, a Unique Glass Still Life Installation Art Work by Elliot Walk
Located in London, GB
'Better Off Dead' is one of the British artist and Blown Away II series winner, Elliot Walker's ongoing body of still life artworks. These compositions have the poise of classical pa...
Category
2010s British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Modern Art Signed Jablanski Poland Crystal Glass Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a gorgeous piece of hand blown glass signed by the artist, A. Jablanski. The colors of green, amber and blue combined are stunning. From a multi-million dollar Indian Wells e...
Category
1990s Polish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Female and Male Abstract Marble Sculpture by Thomas Wall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990 Female and Male marble sculpture by Thomas Wall.
Hand carved and polished marble sculpture.
Signed on the bottom Thomas Wall 90.
Measur...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Ombra del Tempo Sculpture
By Silvia Garau
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the division of time and recalling a round wall clock, this sculpture will be ideally displayed under a natural light source that will cre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong Gorilla XS Black Table Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a la...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
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 2013-20...
Category
2010s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Kosta Boda - Resting Head sculpture by Bertil Vallien
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art glass sculpture from the Head series by Kosta Boda artist Bertil Vallien, c1997. This sculpture features a head within a head. The exterior layer is blue frosted glass with a pol...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Glass sculpture by Marc L. At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Glass sculpture, dated and signed by Marc Lepilleur.
France, 2016
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Rounded Rectangular Shape Black Wood Cabinet with Short Legs by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Maw cabinet by kar
Dimensions: W 150 x D 38 x H 48 cm.
Materials: MDF frame.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effect in aestheti...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO
Dimensions: W 36 x D 6 x H 42 cm
Materials: Plaster
Color options available upon request.
The idea was born after deciding to reconnect with my family and my grandfather – a sculptor artist. Learning to sculpt and being a designer compelled me to combine these two mediums and use their best values. Experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture led me to create the collection.
Studio AOAO is an interdisciplinary studio combining art and design. It was created by Alicja Strzyzynska and Onur Iseri in Amsterdam in 2020.
“We specialise in making sculptural pieces by experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture. In our works, we focus on the emotional connection between the object and the user. All of our work seeks the experience of intimacy and the metaphysical bond between personal interaction and meaningful narrative. Through sculptural value and reflective design, we aim to create pieces that last for generations and help reduce environmental waste.”
The inspiration to sculpt came from Alicja’s roots, her grandfather – an artist sculptor. Alicja completed Masters of Arts Degree in Product and Visual Communication Design at Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and finished her bachelor degree in Interior Architecture. Alicja previously worked in Tokyo and Amsterdam in architectural design studios. Onur completed his business studies in Japan and worked in digital design & marketing as well as teaching in Tokyo.
The studio’s first collection debuted at Rossana Orlandi Gallery during Milan Design Week 2021. The studio currently collaborates with RO Gallery...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Beautiful Italian Sculpture " Horse " 20th Century H: 40cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture " Horse " 20th Century
Resin
40cm x 37cm x 13cm
perfect condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Cat King, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2019
Dimensions: D 15 x H 53 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Santa Claus
Located in Murano, VE
Santa Claus is a blown glass a new sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass, a tribute to the Chirstmas time.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century White Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st Century white kingfisher sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Large Orange & Ocher Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Orange & ocher glazed ceramic vase, artist-signed Gambone Italy at base.
About the Artist:
Bruno Gambone (1936 - 2021) is an Italian ceramist and the son of Guido Gambone, one of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
The Keisha Bust
Located in Napanoch, NY
Inspired by the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett, and Augusta Savage, The Keisha Bust by Haitian-American artist Jessica Jean-Baptiste is a celebration o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Mexican 20th Century Silver-Plated Shark Sculpture by Enrique Jolly
By Enrique Jolly
Located in London, GB
Mexican 20th century silver-plated shark sculpture by Enrique Jolly
Mexican, 20th Century
Height 19cm, width 57cm, depth 25cm
This silver-plated sculpture by Mexican artist Enriqu...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Tenticle Modern Solid Alabaster Abstract Sculpture by Mark Leblanc '1/8', USA
Located in Deland, FL
Hand-sculpted in pure, solid alabaster this fascinating sculpture is absolutely arresting from every angel. Sculpted by Mark Leblanc, an accomplished desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Glass sculpture Cote à Cote Perrin & Perrin France
Located in Paris, FR
Glass sculpture "Build in glass" by Perrin & Perrin, French Glass Artists, represented by Galerie Negropontes in Paris, France
Measures: H 80 x L 50 cm - H 31.4 x W 19.68 inch
Pièce ...
Category
2010s European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Wendy Hendelman Creamy Alabaster Head Sculpture, 2016
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Creamy Alabaster Head Sculpture on black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Unique Being Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique being form by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 14 x 10 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our classic, smooth, bare finish) Ivory...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Portuguese Abstract Sculpture in Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Abstract sculpture, in wood. Impressive example of organic and naturalistic art. It is a piece of walnut root, carefully selected and mounted on a rectangular wooden base, supported ...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Version in Monochrome Blue 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
Lucite Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Freeform Mid-Century Modern Lucite sculpture, It has some crazing. Be sure to check our storefront for many more decorating ideas, from Machine age, Mid-Century Modern and many piece...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Turtle sheriff, handmade blown sculpture by Roberto Beltrami.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering com...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Italian Designed Door Pulls / Handles Murano Glass, 1970
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian designed door pulls / decorative handles in Murano blue glass mounted on brushed steel hardware attributed to Cenedese, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Jarrón Sol Vase by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Jarrón Sol Vase by Ana Tron
Handmade
Dimensions: D 35 x H 27 cm
Materials: Recycled paper with paste, paint chalk, and matt water-based varnish. Internal c...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
Vintage Phyllis Mark 40" Polished Steel Chrome Hanging Wind Chime Sculpture
By Phyliss Mark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Phyllis Mark 40" Polished Steel Chrome Hanging Wind Chime Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 40" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
34"x34"x8" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #775
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 34" X 34"x8".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #4 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, in Monochrome Transparent 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
Post-War Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Post-War Design abstract bronze sculpture with a green patinated trimmed finish of a woman with a shawl wrapped around her waist (att: William Cowenberg 1970s).
Category
20th Century Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Bull
Located in Murano, VE
Fighting bull, is a blown glass sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
Part of comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Heedless beaver, is a blown glass pop comic figurine created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blow...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display Functional Art
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic hand that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The hand is both a fun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wendy Hendelman Green Alabaster Head and Torso Sculpture, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Green Alabaster Head and Torso Sculpture on black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Bronze Tabletop Sculpture of ChiId illegible Artist Signed like Rodin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Tabletop Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Child or Cherubs in the Sea? Procured from high-end Washington D.C. Estate. We are unable t...
Category
1920s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Spanish Sculpture "Woman's Body" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Spanish Sculpture "Woman's Body" 20th Century
golden metal
85cm x 40cm
metallic base
Perfect condition
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Buccellati Italian Silver Chimpanzee Figure
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver
"Bishop" sculpture by F. Vial
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Bishop" in sculpted and painted massive ceramic.
Limited and signed piece by Florence Vial for Galerie Glustin Paris.
France, 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alexander Ney, Abstract Perforated Terracotta Sculpture, 2012
Located in New York, NY
Abstract sculptural composition.
Perforated and painted terracotta.
Signature & 2012 Copyright on the bottom
Dimensions: H 15.25”, W 9”, D 8”
Alexander Ney (Russian/American, born...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This vibrant ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a detailed tribute to the beloved Nguni cattle, skillfully hand-sculpted by Mbeke and vividly pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Chef Pork
Located in Murano, VE
Chef Pork, a blown glass pop comic figurine created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and ent...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Faunesse Debout (Standing Faunesse), after Auguste Rodin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faunesse Debout (Standing Faunesse), after Auguste Rodin
François Auguste René Rodin (1840–1917)
Faunesse Debout (Standing Faunesse), Simple Rock Version, the original received in...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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