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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.

Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

ClassiCon Limited Edition Brick Screen in Black or White by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Limited Edition Brick Screen in Black or White by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Limited Edition Brick Screen in Black or White by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

A LIMITED EDITION of a real work of art ca. 115* 24 187 * Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm * Total width flat 139 cm BRICK SCREEN Designer, Version Designer, Ausführung Product Produkt Folding screen. Framework stainless steel. Shims, spacers and end caps polished solid brass, with clear varnish. Panels high-gloss lacquered in black. Handcrafted in Germany. Paravent. Edelstahlgerüst. Beilagscheiben, Abstandshalter und Endkappen aus massivem Messing, poliert und klar lackiert. Paneele mit Klavierlackoberfläche in Schwarz. Handgefertigt in Deutschland. Black Schwarz Also available in white upon request. Auf Anfrage auch in weiß erhältlich. An elaborate masterpiece of craftsmanship, this is the first version of the Brick Screen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lladro #4854 Porcelain Don Quixote Figurine
Lladro #4854 Porcelain Don Quixote Figurine

Lladro #4854 Porcelain Don Quixote Figurine

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite porcelain figurine, model #4854 by Lladro, was meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1980. Representing the iconic character Don Quixote, it captures the essence of Migu...

Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

The Family Sculpture in Bronze, Contemporary Style, 20th Century
The Family Sculpture in Bronze, Contemporary Style, 20th Century

The Family Sculpture in Bronze, Contemporary Style, 20th Century

By Fernando Botero

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This solid bronze sculpture represents a family group composed of parents, children, and a pet. The work adopts the artistic language of Fernando Botero (1932-2023), where the exagge...

Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This sculptural masterpiece, "The Deconstructed Tower," by Patrick Coard Paris, redefines modern artistry with its striking architectural form and captivating finish. Handcrafted in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

JR.Octo Sculptural Stoneware Bowl in Orange, Contemporary Design
JR.Octo Sculptural Stoneware Bowl in Orange, Contemporary Design

JR.Octo Sculptural Stoneware Bowl in Orange, Contemporary Design

Located in Cihangir, İstanbul

Pushing the boundaries of contemporary design, Octo Jr. explores the balance between chaos and harmony through a bold sculptural form and refined presence. Inspired by the intricate ...

Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Italian Modernist Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture, Etruscan Taste
Monumental Italian Modernist Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture, Etruscan Taste

Monumental Italian Modernist Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture, Etruscan Taste

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental Italian Modernist Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture in the Etruscan Taste Italy, circa 1960s–1970s An exceptional and highly sculptural monumental modern horse form execut...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Zig Metal Clock by Seccose “Clocky Clock”
Vintage Zig Metal Clock by Seccose “Clocky Clock”

Vintage Zig Metal Clock by Seccose “Clocky Clock”

By Gaspare Cairoli, Seccose

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

Vintage Brass Bird Sculpture by Oswaldo Guayasamín, Signed, Latin American Art
Vintage Brass Bird Sculpture by Oswaldo Guayasamín, Signed, Latin American Art

Vintage Brass Bird Sculpture by Oswaldo Guayasamín, Signed, Latin American Art

By Oswaldo Guayasamin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking vintage brass bird sculpture designed by renowned Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919–1999) and produced by Taller Guayasamín, the artist’s studio workshop. This sc...

Category

1970s Ecuadorean Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

TERRACOTTA BUST OF THE SON OF "GATTAMELATA" - BY DONATELLO 21th Century
TERRACOTTA BUST OF THE SON OF "GATTAMELATA" - BY DONATELLO 21th Century

TERRACOTTA BUST OF THE SON OF "GATTAMELATA" - BY DONATELLO 21th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

TERRACOTTA BUST OF THE SON OF "GATTAMELATA" - BY DONATELLO 21th Century Terracotta bust, copy of a small bronze bust from Donatello's workshop, attributed to Gattamelata's son. Giov...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain
16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain

16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Barcelona, ES

Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

After Frank Lloyd Wright Standing Modern Art Glass Panel
After Frank Lloyd Wright Standing Modern Art Glass Panel

After Frank Lloyd Wright Standing Modern Art Glass Panel

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Astoria, NY

After Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959) Glass Panel, after the original 1912 Avery Coonley Playhouse design, on a fitted wood stand, "(c) 1997 The FLLW Fdn / Glass Panel (c) M...

Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass, Wood

Large-Scale Val Bertoia Sonambient 'Sound Screen' Sculpture, Signed and Numbered
Large-Scale Val Bertoia Sonambient 'Sound Screen' Sculpture, Signed and Numbered

Large-Scale Val Bertoia Sonambient 'Sound Screen' Sculpture, Signed and Numbered

By Val Bertoia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental four foot tall Sonambient sound sculpture titled 'Sound Screen' by Val Bertoia, dated 2013 and signed, stamped, and documented by the artist. This large-scale example, n...

Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Philip C. Hart Modern Abstract Sculpture, Metal & Wire, USA, 2016
Philip C. Hart Modern Abstract Sculpture, Metal & Wire, USA, 2016

Philip C. Hart Modern Abstract Sculpture, Metal & Wire, USA, 2016

By Philip C. Hart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Philip C. Hart "OH" circular table top sculpture with 3 Round wires and a round disc in center. Freely moves with a little air movement.

Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Lampe Femme, vase tourné, Pablo Picasso Madoura, édition Madoura, 1955
Lampe Femme, vase tourné, Pablo Picasso Madoura, édition Madoura, 1955

Lampe Femme, vase tourné, Pablo Picasso Madoura, édition Madoura, 1955

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Pablo Picasso Lampe femme 1955 Vase tourné H.27 cm, Larg.18 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes, Intérieur couverte Bleu, noir, grège Tiré à 100 exemplaires R.764.Va

Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture of a Black Horse's Head.
Sculpture of a Black Horse's Head.

Sculpture of a Black Horse's Head.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture of a black horse's head. This sculpture, taken from an original bronze statue created by Monti in the early 19th century, reveals all the animal's finesse and power. This ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

Bronze Sculpture by Gerhard Henning - "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs"
Bronze Sculpture by Gerhard Henning - "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs"

Bronze Sculpture by Gerhard Henning - "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs"

By Gerhard Henning

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gerhard Henning (Danish, 1880-1967) Dark patinated bronze sculpture, "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs" ("Siddende pige med strakte ben"), 1938-1942 Signed: G. Henning No. I This sculpture is the first casting (No. I) of a work produced in only six editions by the Royal Court Bronze Founder, Lauritz...

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a Woman's Head in Patinated Bronze after Picasso, 21st Century.
Sculpture of a Woman's Head in Patinated Bronze after Picasso, 21st Century.

Sculpture of a Woman's Head in Patinated Bronze after Picasso, 21st Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st century. Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Solid Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture, Cast Technique from Indonesia
Modern Solid Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture, Cast Technique from Indonesia

Modern Solid Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture, Cast Technique from Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This solid brass tortoise is a finely crafted decorative object that celebrates patience, longevity, and enduring craftsmanship. Cast entirely in brass, the piece features a rich, da...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a White Horse's Head.
Sculpture of a White Horse's Head.

Sculpture of a White Horse's Head.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture of a white horse's head. This sculpture, taken from an original bronze statue created by Monti in the early 19th century, reveals all the animal's finesse and power. This ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Pablo Picasso, Ovale à l'Oeil A, Madoura Terracotta Tile, France, 1971
Pablo Picasso, Ovale à l'Oeil A, Madoura Terracotta Tile, France, 1971

Pablo Picasso, Ovale à l'Oeil A, Madoura Terracotta Tile, France, 1971

By Pablo Picasso

Located in PARIS, FR

Pablo Picasso, Ovale à l'Oeil A, 1971. Original Madoura terracotta tile from the edition of 500, numbered 15/500, conceived by Picasso and executed at the Madoura workshop in Vallaur...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Lampe Femme, vase tourné, Pablo Picasso Madoura, édition Madoura, 1955
Lampe Femme, vase tourné, Pablo Picasso Madoura, édition Madoura, 1955

Lampe Femme, vase tourné, Pablo Picasso Madoura, édition Madoura, 1955

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Pablo Picasso Lampe femme 1955 Vase tourné H.27 cm, Larg.18 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes, Intérieur couverte Bleu, noir, grège Tiré à 100 exemplaires R.764.Va

Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French 1980s Hanging Mobile
French 1980s Hanging Mobile

French 1980s Hanging Mobile

Located in CA, CA

A beautifully hanging mobile after Alexander Calder, in white black and blue. Constructed using the same delicate welding techniques a Calder, each element is hand cut with no one ...

Category

1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith
Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith

Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith

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...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Woolly Rhinoceros Skull Fossil with Custom Walnut Base, Pleistocene
Woolly Rhinoceros Skull Fossil with Custom Walnut Base, Pleistocene

Woolly Rhinoceros Skull Fossil with Custom Walnut Base, Pleistocene

Located in Tucson, AZ

This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Marble Bust of a Young Roman Man, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Marble Bust of a Young Roman Man, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Marble Bust of a Young Roman Man, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marble bust of a young Roman man, patinated marble, contemporary work. Bust of a young man in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a Roman bust from the 1st-2nd ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bernard Girette puzzle aluminum abstract sculpture, titel  Le Pentac .
Bernard Girette puzzle aluminum abstract sculpture, titel  Le Pentac .

Bernard Girette puzzle aluminum abstract sculpture, titel Le Pentac .

By Bernard Girette

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bernard Girette designer of this aluminum sculpture of 5 components that can be arrange in many different options creating a different sculpture any , time. Title " Le Pentac"

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Aperture 4
Aperture 4

Aperture 4

$8,350 / item

Aperture 4

By Allied Maker

Located in Glen Cove, NY

The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...

Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà

By Alberto Donà

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's. This fish is hand blown. Originally signed with "Alberto Donà Murano". We work with ...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Michael Tatom Signed Limited Edition Bronze Stylized Leopard Sculpture
Michael Tatom Signed Limited Edition Bronze Stylized Leopard Sculpture

Michael Tatom Signed Limited Edition Bronze Stylized Leopard Sculpture

By François Pompon

Located in St. Louis, MO

An elegant and highly tactile contemporary bronze sculpture of a big cat (leopard/jaguar) by acclaimed Santa Fe artist and sculptor Michael Tatom. This piece showcases Tatom’s signature style: stripping away unnecessary detail to celebrate the animal's fluid grace, muscular arch, and elegant contours. The bronze is finished in a specialized, multi-toned spotted patina that brilliantly captures the organic rosettes of a wild feline body. This is a rare, small-scale masterwork that is rich with documentation. The sculpture is incised with the artist's signature on its tail. The underside of the paws feature complete markings, including the limited edition number 197/250 on one foot, and the initials SF NM on another, certifying its origin and casting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Measuring a refined 3.19 inches in width, this desktop bronze has a wonderful, heavy hand-feel and serves as a sophisticated addition to any collection of contemporary Western art or wildlife sculpture. The sculpture is in pristine gallery condition, completely free of scratches, surface loss, or alterations to its original hand-applied patina. From the Estate of Joan Conway Crancer, daughter of the famous St. Louis painter Fred Conway, and was a passionate art collector, included in her collection were Calder Sculptures, Max Beckman paintings and Roman antiquities. She was actively involved with the Saint Louis Art Museum, where she served for many years as Museum Trustee and member of the Acquisition Committee, and remained Honorary Trustee for the rest of her life. Together with her husband, they endowed a gallery at the museum, named for Alice and Fred Conway, her parents. Place of Origin: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States Period: Late 20th / Early 21st Century (Contemporary) Materials: Cast Bronze Subject: Stylized Cat / Leopard / Jaguar Inscriptions / Marks: Signed on tail ("Tatom"); Numbered "197/250" under foot; Inscribed "SF NM" under foot. Fine Art Sculpture Santa Fe School / New Mexico Art Organic Modernism Abstract Wildlife Art François Pompon Style, Minimalist Animalier, Modernist Big Cat, Contemporary Western Fine Art, Sorrel Sky Gallery, Santa Fe Bronze...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Head of a woman - Abstract Sculpture Handcrafted in Scagliola
Head of a woman - Abstract Sculpture Handcrafted in Scagliola

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'. Handcrafted in pigmented scagliola with a marbled texture featuring hues...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Scagliola

Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.

Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust. A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust, delicately evoking the ideal of classical beauty. The unfi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Original Señora Floor Sculpture by Caralarga
Original Señora Floor Sculpture by Caralarga

Original Señora Floor Sculpture by Caralarga

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Señora Space Jewelry Floor Sculptures offer an attractive and unique standing sculpture decor piece that combine organic modern style with natural cotton macrame inspired styling...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Knud Kyhn - Monumental One-of-a-Kind Stoneware Owl for Royal Copenhagen
Knud Kyhn - Monumental One-of-a-Kind Stoneware Owl for Royal Copenhagen

Knud Kyhn - Monumental One-of-a-Kind Stoneware Owl for Royal Copenhagen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Impressive and rare large-scale (H: 61 cm / 24 in) unique stoneware sculpture of a seated horned owl, modeled by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The piece is e...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

ClassiCon Folding Screen in Red by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Folding Screen in Red by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Folding Screen in Red by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

The high-tech look that arose in the 1980s and which is still potentially current had an ingenious predecessor. Over half a century ago, Eileen Gray anticipated the cool Industrial a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Elk Mount
Carved Wood Elk Mount

Carved Wood Elk Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved in the early 21st century with a wink toward both tradition and modernism, this life-size wooden elk head reimagines the classic trophy mount in a thoroughly contemporary way....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Steuben Glass & 18K Gold “Trout & Fly” by James Houston, Introduced 1966
Steuben Glass & 18K Gold “Trout & Fly” by James Houston, Introduced 1966

Steuben Glass & 18K Gold “Trout & Fly” by James Houston, Introduced 1966

By Steuben Glass, James Houston

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Steuben Glass & 18K Gold “Trout & Fly” by James Houston, Introduced 1966 American, Steuben Glass Works, Corning, New York Crystal and 18k Gold • Signed • H. 8 in. × W. 6.5 in. × D. 2 in. A masterwork of American glass artistry, this signed Steuben crystal sculpture, “Trout & Fly,” was designed by James Houston and first introduced in 1966. Houston, one of Steuben’s most celebrated designers, was widely known for his wildlife studies in glass, many inspired by his time in the Canadian Arctic and his reverence for the natural world. The sculpture depicts a trout captured in a moment of suspended motion, arcing upward from stylized swirling water in pursuit of an exquisitely detailed 18k gold mayfly. The insect, mounted on a fine wire stem, hovers delicately at the fish’s open mouth, completing the narrative of predator and prey. Techniques & Materials Steuben Crystal: Hand-blown, optically pure crystal, polished to a flawless surface. Steuben’s proprietary formula, developed in the early 20th century, is distinguished by its extraordinary clarity and brilliance. Controlled Bubble Inclusions: The fish’s body is decorated with perfectly placed air bubbles, achieved through expert manipulation of molten glass. These bubbles evoke the shimmer of scales and the sparkle of water. Cold-Polished Detailing: Fin edges, mouth, and wave-like base are sharply defined through precise polishing, heightening the sense of motion. 18k Gold Mayfly: The hand-wrought gold insect is finely chased to suggest delicate wings and naturalistic form, providing a striking contrast to the crystal’s transparency. Designer: James Houston (1921–2005) Houston joined Steuben in 1952 and became one of its leading designers, bringing a lyrical naturalism to the company’s repertoire. His works—including Arctic wildlife, fish, and avian studies—are considered icons of mid-20th-century American glass design. The “Trout & Fly” exemplifies Houston’s hallmark blend of simplicity, symbolism, and technical virtuosity. Introduced in 1966 (Steuben design no. 1002-ST). This example bears the engraved Steuben signature at the base. The composition celebrates the vitality of nature and the drama of survival. The trout, emblematic of strength and perseverance, leaps toward a fleeting mayfly—an insect long associated with the fragility and transience of life. Together, they capture a timeless moment of balance in the natural cycle. Steuben crystal animal...

Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work. Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd ce...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Portal Clear Glass Bookends, ANDREW HUGHES
Portal Clear Glass Bookends, ANDREW HUGHES

Portal Clear Glass Bookends, ANDREW HUGHES

By Andrew Hughes

Located in New York, NY

The Portal design is a simple exercise in optics and color. The clear color and reflective light are diffused by a surface etching on the top third of the interior of each bookend. A...

Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Candy Cable Car Dispenser No. 38, 2000
Candy Cable Car Dispenser No. 38, 2000

Candy Cable Car Dispenser No. 38, 2000

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage Candy Dispenser An authentic icon of the 1990s American aesthetic, this charming "Candy Cable Car Co." candy dispenser is an original Blackdog creation, made in the United S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

21st Century Contemporary Gigantic Hand Sculpture, Goldleaf Plated, AT 2021
21st Century Contemporary Gigantic Hand Sculpture, Goldleaf Plated, AT 2021

21st Century Contemporary Gigantic Hand Sculpture, Goldleaf Plated, AT 2021

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

One of a kind, contemporary modern golden hand sculpture crafted by the renowned Austrian wood artist M. Treml. An absolutely extraordinary, gigantic floor standing hand sculpture (...

Category

2010s Austrian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Emilia Castillo Articulated Silver Plate Lizard Sculpture, Taxco Mexico
Emilia Castillo Articulated Silver Plate Lizard Sculpture, Taxco Mexico

Emilia Castillo Articulated Silver Plate Lizard Sculpture, Taxco Mexico

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A finely crafted articulated lizard sculpture designed by celebrated Taxco silversmith Emilia Castillo, one of the most recognized figures in modern Mexican decorative arts. Execute...

Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Important Pair of Deer Signed Hunt (1974/1975) Copies of Paul Getty's Bronzes
Important Pair of Deer Signed Hunt (1974/1975) Copies of Paul Getty's Bronzes

Important Pair of Deer Signed Hunt (1974/1975) Copies of Paul Getty's Bronzes

Located in Madrid, ES

Important Pair of Deer Signed Hunt (1974/1975) Copies of Paul Getty's Bronzes Hunt is a pseudonym used for the bronzes cast between 1974 and 1975. The foundry at that time worked fo...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture, Stone Sculpture Representing a Protective Eye.
Sculpture, Stone Sculpture Representing a Protective Eye.

Sculpture, Stone Sculpture Representing a Protective Eye.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture, stone sculpture representing a protective eye. Dating from the Hellenistic and Roman eras, and with varying degrees of precision, ex-voto sculptures from Cyprus are commo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Cast Bronze Hermit Crab Sculpture — Organic Coastal Form with Polished Patina
Cast Bronze Hermit Crab Sculpture — Organic Coastal Form with Polished Patina

Cast Bronze Hermit Crab Sculpture — Organic Coastal Form with Polished Patina

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A distinctive cast bronze hermit crab sculpture, merging organic coastal inspiration with sculptural artistry. The piece captures the asymmetrical beauty of a hermit crab inhabiting ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Modernist Pewter Replica of the 1952 Lever House Building in New York
Miniature Modernist Pewter Replica of the 1952 Lever House Building in New York

Miniature Modernist Pewter Replica of the 1952 Lever House Building in New York

Located in San Diego, CA

Miniature modernist pewter sculpture / paperweight of the Lever House skyscraper in New York City, circa early 2000s. The piece is in good condition with no chips or cracks (but s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Mid-Century L. Rosin (attr.) Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century L. Rosin (attr.) Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century L. Rosin (attr.) Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s

By Seguso

Located in Palermo, IT

Delightful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body in smoky green Murano glass on a cubic black glass pedestal. The artwork, created in the 1970s, can be attributed to the Murano...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Siddhartha Gautama Buddha Head in Brass signed by Robert Laffont Edition
Vintage Siddhartha Gautama Buddha Head in Brass signed by Robert Laffont Edition

Vintage Siddhartha Gautama Buddha Head in Brass signed by Robert Laffont Edition

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Offered as gifts to loyal buyers of Robert Laffont editions in the 1980s, this small patinated brass sculpture or candle holder represent the head of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. Some...

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1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hand-Crafted Murano Glass Penguin Sculptures from Italy, 1970s
Hand-Crafted Murano Glass Penguin Sculptures from Italy, 1970s

Hand-Crafted Murano Glass Penguin Sculptures from Italy, 1970s

Located in SYDNEY, AU

A "Adelie" (white eye) and "Rockhopper" (red eye) penguins with feet embedded on a clear base resembling ice.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1986 Jaru Metallic Gold Sphere Orb Ceramic Pottery California
1986 Jaru Metallic Gold Sphere Orb Ceramic Pottery California

1986 Jaru Metallic Gold Sphere Orb Ceramic Pottery California

By Jaru

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Jaru 1986 Gold Sphere Orb Ball Ceramic Pottery California maker stamped 4 diameter x 3.5 h Original preowned vintage condition See all images for details

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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

OLD SMALL TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ZEUS, early 20th century
OLD SMALL TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ZEUS, early 20th century

OLD SMALL TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ZEUS, early 20th century

Located in Madrid, ES

OLD SMALL TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ZEUS, early 20th century Small head of Zeus (Greece) - Jupiter (Rome). Piece from the early 1900s, produced in Rome. Highest deity of the Greek Olympus,...

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Abstract Green-Patinated Bronze Head, Modern Sculpture, 20th Century
Abstract Green-Patinated Bronze Head, Modern Sculpture, 20th Century

Abstract Green-Patinated Bronze Head, Modern Sculpture, 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This abstract bronze head is an emblematic work of twentieth-century modern sculpture. The piece represents a stylized head with soft, organic volumes, where smooth planes alternate ...

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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

OLD POLISHED GREEN MARBLE SINK began 20th Century
OLD POLISHED GREEN MARBLE SINK began 20th Century

OLD POLISHED GREEN MARBLE SINK began 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

OLD POLISHED GREEN MARBLE SINK began 20th Century Recycled sink from the late 1900s in polished green marble Height 15 cm Width 41 cm Length 61 cm Inside the basin depth 11 cm ...

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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

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