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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Lull No142 Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No142 Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Minimalist Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smoo...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Shedu, Ceramic Sculpture by Joris Grelet
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Abstract form, and part of a limited edition series. Artist signed and numbered 1/8.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair of Pewter Dogs, Mother and Pup
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Pair of Pewter Dogs, Mother and Pup We are told these are cast pewter but cannot be sure. Mother dog is 5 x 2 x 1.5; pup is 3.75 x 1.25 x 1 . The bottom of one has some sort...
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Mid-20th Century English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pewter, Metal

Emerge - Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture by Rachel Peters, UK, In Stock
Located in Wirral, GB
Emerge - Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture by Rachel Peters, UK, In Stock. Emerge is a hand-built ceramic sculpture by Rachel Peters, crafted in heavily grogged black stoneware. It...
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2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Yuri Zatarain, Sphere of Color from the Collection Named "Animal Instinct"
Located in Milano, IT
The sphere of color (that's its name) is part of a collection called "Animal Instinct", it includes around 35 spheres like that collection made between 2007 and 2009 mixed techniqu...
Category

Early 2000s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Picasso Head Carnival Murano Glass by Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Carnival, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the famous master glassmaker Badioli. Single work of rare beauty, full of shades of color...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

In stock in Los Angeles, 7 inches White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop Figurine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. In Stock in Los Angeles White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop sculpture fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Vintage Boho Horn Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sculptural drinking horn, mounted on a silver-toned base, curves upward in a bold arc, its polished black surface catching subtle reflections. The smooth finish contrasts with i...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Lion And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Lindo at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Lion sculpture measures 5 inches high, 9 inches in length, and 9 inches wide. Designed by Wiseman, the sculpture embodies the essence of African wildlife and culture. The majestic lion and cub...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 7.6 x W 14 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bott...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Joaquin Tinta Taller Ecuador Silver Plate Bird Sculpture with Onyx Eyes, Marked
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver plated bird sculpture with 0nyx eyes.
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Bronze Sculpture by Studio Glustin at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Gilt bronze sculpture on black marble basement. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj Dimensions: D 62 x W 40 x H 100 cm Materials: Metal Unique Piece This collection aims to offer completely unique pieces. Each is di...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Bronze Art Buckle Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belonged to the series "Rulked by Angels" created by Parisian art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950, this lovely and uncommon cast bronze belt buckle is called "Le Choeur de Anges...
Category

1940s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Large vase by Aver Dimensions: D 26 x H 40 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Large Vase by Aver
Large Vase by Aver
$4,469 / item
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

Ruler Selenite Mineral with Baroque Pearls on a Lucite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite pillar with natural forming Baroque pearls on a Lucite base. Ruler Selenite is a single, prismatic crystal from Morocco that was formed in extensive beds by the evapor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Golden Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Bronze The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The p...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Roberto Anatra, Monumental Murano Glass, Lavender, Sculpture /Figure, Signed
By Roberto Anatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing murano glass sculpture by the well known murano Master, Roberto Anatra. title "Lovers" in a beautiful clear and lavender colors.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fischione glass sculpture, designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1980. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 38 cm,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

21st Century Marcantonio Chair Limited Edition Wood Inlay Black Flower Life afte
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Life After Life, Wooderkammer Limited Edition Collection Design by Marcantonio for Scapin Collezioni Life After Life è una sedia esclusiva, realizzata in edizione limitata di 8 pezz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Surrealist Chair by Tessa Koot, Netherlands (1, 2 & 3)
Located in Hanover, MA
Three chairs from the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot. These were originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mob...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

Ceramic Buffalo Bushbaby Rider, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Buffalo Bush Baby Rider, a remarkable piece from Zimele Ceramics, is a vivid testament to the studio's artistic vision and cultural depth. Hand-sculpted by Nokubonga and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Crystal Monolith by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991
By Jan Exnar
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful fused crystal glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991. Glass appears to be crystal or neutral glass, in fused glass technique. Just incr...
Category

1990s Czech Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Mul Vase by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Mul Vase by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 18 x H 30 cm. Materials: Copper. Vase “Mul” takes its name from the Sumerian word “star”, it represents the connection betw...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

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

Impressive Cluster Of Huge Microcline Feldspar With Black Tourmaline
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Microcline Feldspar with Black Tourmaline Weight: 13.4 kg Dimension: H: 25 x W: 30 x D: 20 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gil-git Baltistan Prov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Sandy crabs, is a blown glass pop comic sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami in Murano glass. Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
$1,389 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base
By Constantin Brancusi 2, Henry Moore
Located in North Miami, FL
Modernist african inspired german hand-crafted stone sculpture with marble base By: Henry Moore (in the style of), Constantin Brancusi 2 (in the style of) Material: stone, marble Te...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Stone

Iconic Design Thick Twisted Abstract Lucite Ribbon Sculpture, Purple
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Design Thick Twisted Abstract Lucite Ribbon Sculpture Offered for sale is an iconic design thick, twisted purple lucite ribbon sculptur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

American Contemporary Anodized and Gold Painted Iron Sculpture, 21st Century
Located in New York, NY
Illegibly signed by the artist on the base, this laconic in form anodized iron sculpture’s rough and brutal surface is further enhanced with only a few segments of circles painted wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Van Teal Brass Loop Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brass Echoes: The Vintage Boho Van Teal Brass Loop Sculpture is a captivating testament to American creativity. With its sleek lines and timeless design...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pangolin Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with meticulous care by Thabo and hand-painted by Nqobile at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Pangolin sculpture stands 4 inches high, 4 inches in length, and 3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Fred Brouard, "Sterne" Modernist Sculpture, France, 1972
Located in New York, NY
This piece in polished aluminum, elevated on a rectangular, black pedestal, by Fred Brouard, illustrious and groundbreaking French sculpture and furniture maker of the mid-to-late tw...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Curtis Jere Mid Century Dandelion Burst Sculpture On Square Onyx Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A striking example of mid-century modern design, this Curtis Jere Dandelion Burst sculpture radiates dynamic energy and sculptural elegance. Dozens of metal rods extend outward in a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Metal

US Sculptures
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
Through its functionality “US” draws on the instant in which we see each other; and light up. The energy within us flows, we come together finally whole, a moment in which darknes...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Polyester, Wood

Abstract Spill-Cast Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful abstract piece employs the artistic idea of the "happy accident" where the artist embraces chaos and seeming randomness in creating, making it appear that the work sc...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Venini Limited Edition Ando Time Hour Glass Set in Grape by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The collaboration between the master craftsmanship of the Venetian Glass and the layered geometric form has created this special piece of objet. Architecture is defined through “Spac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pair of Santa Claus Figures
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wonderful pair of Vintage Santa Claus Display Figures, 48” tall, with sacks of presents. Great Holiday decor pieces.
Category

1990s North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Vintage Pair of Santa Claus Figures
Vintage Pair of Santa Claus Figures
$487 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pull Handle - 3LR4 - Yoi by Bronzamo
Located in Limassol, CY
This bronze pull handle is a poetic fusion of art and nature, drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of Italian masterpieces and the enchanting landscapes of Cyprus. Origina...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paperocchio Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Paperocchio model part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Sculpture " Egyptian Pharaoh " Carrara Marble 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture " Egyptian Pharaoh " Carrara Marble 20th Century H: 52cm 20th Century marble sculpture very good condition      
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Gaudí Milà 3 Door Knob by Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaudí Milà 3 door Knob by Antoni Gaudí Dimensions: D5 x H5 cm Materials: Brass Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the architec...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Contemporary 21st Century Glass "Tianlong Dragon" by Lalique Glassworks
Located in London, GB
A dramatic clear and frosted glass study of an Orietnal dragonwith a ball within its mouth exhibiting very fine satin finish and excellent surface detail heightened with gilding, sig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Boho Modern Brass Bird Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant brass sculpture captures the essence of freedom and movement with three minimalist birds in flight, their wings arched in a graceful arc above a rounded black marble bas...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Marble Sculpture, Statue, Signed, Dated 1983
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture / Statue, Signed and Dated, 1983 A Large and Impressive Unique abstract marble sculpture indistinctively signed and dated 1983. Broken a...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Transparent 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

Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Modernist Sculpture of 2 Horses, 10 1/4" tall
Located in Toledo, OH
This abstract of two horses by Carole Harrison has blue glazing in the texturing. This piece is 6 1/2" wide, 2 5/8" deep and 10 1/4" tall. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Animal by Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in bari, IT
Gabriele De Vecchi's work "Fantastic animal" Gabriele Devecchi (Milan, March 18, 1938-Milan, October 27, 2011) was a famous Italian artist, architect and goldsmith. In 1959 he was co-founder (together with Giovanni Anceschi, Davide Boriani, Gianni Colombo and Grazia Varisco...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL ITALIAN CARRARA MARBLE SINK began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK began 20th Century Original antique white marble sink. WIDTH 39 cm LENGTH 70 cm INTERNAL DEPTH OF THE BASIN 8 cm THICKNESS 11 cm OVAL HOLE DIMENSIONS 40...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France, 2021
Located in London, GB
"Elevation" Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, 2021 Bronze with black patina, cast iron with sand core, chiseled and patinated. 1/8 print, signed. Dimensions: H 80 x 18.5 x 7 cm This ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Book Bombs by Hamilton Holmes
Located in Geneve, CH
Book bombs by Hamilton Holmes. Oxalino Collection 2020 Dimensions: 25.4 diameter cm Materials: White oak. Perfect spheres turned from single slabs of lumber are given tripod l...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Lime Green and Violet 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

Gaudí Calvet Door Handle by Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaudí Calvet door handle by Antoni Gaudí Dimensions: D23 x H11 cm Materials: Brass Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the arch...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Chilean Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top opening hand blown to form the shape of a handkerchief, and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1990s Polished Modern Abstract Sculpture in Hand Carved Black Belgian Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s polished modern abstract sculpture in hand carved black Belgian marble.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

No.102 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.98 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 19 cm Materials: White stoneware, satin cream glaze Variations of size and colour available ...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

A Large Marble Shark Sculpture By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A very large tessellated marble sculpture of a shark, at 111cm wide an impressive piece. The movement captured very well, jaws agape and aggressive posture. Greta scale, size and for...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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