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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner in the 1970s. This piece has a beautiful geometric profile and is presented on a rectangular wood base. It was acquired fro...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled XXXXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic and Enamel
8.5 H in x 8 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Contemporary 21st Century Glass "Tianlong Dragon" by Lalique Glassworks
By Lalique
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
Tributo allo Smile 1963 di Andrea Visconti - Grande Smile giallo in ceramica
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Tributo allo Smile 1963 disegnata di Andrea Visconti per Superego Edizioni.
Scultura in ceramica Firmata alla base Prova d'autore.
Misura Grande Diametro 33 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Untitled XXXIV. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIV, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
5.5 H x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that con...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, 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
Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
21st Century Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Scallywag" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a metallic green frog in a seated position with very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim, stamped 'Frogman' an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
White abstract sculpture, one of a kind
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
A one-of-a-kind abstract sculpture in white, from the series 'White Symphony,' handcrafted in full bodied gypsum reinforced with inner layers of fibreglass matting. The creative pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Jute, Fiberglass
Murano blown glass sculpture
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano blown glass sculpture master Sergio Costantini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Morden Sculpture In Wood And Metal by Børge 2013
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Morden Sculpture of Wood And Metal by Danish Artist "Børge", dated 2013
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Untitled XXXXII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXXII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
12 H in x 9.5 W in. x 5 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the ...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Untitled XXVII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXVII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 13.5 W in x 13.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of t...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Raviere in rame smaltato produzione Studio Cellini
By Paolo De Poli, Laurana
Located in Lugo, IT
Raviere in rame smaltato.
Produzione Studio Cellini Pesaro.
Difetti come da foto
Grazie
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets and Flute Set" by Simone Crestani
Introducing our exquisite Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Gobl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
Located in Geneve, CH
Rain Hanging Sculpture by Karolina Maszkiewicz
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 91.4 x W 91.4 x H 177.8 cm.
Materials: White bronze, stainless steel, eucalyptus, and gold medallion seed...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Other, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful abstract cast bronze sculpture is by Carole Harrison. This piece is 11 1/2"h x 10"w x 3 3/4"d and is not signed. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French sculptor, modernist bronze sculpture, solid bronze. 1960s/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French sculptor, modernist bronze sculpture, solid bronze.
From the 1960s/70s.
Signed MF and EA for Edition Artiste.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 9.5 cm x D 4.0 cm x H 16.5 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled XXX. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXX, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
4.5 H in x 7 D in.
2018
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that co...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
53"x39" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze, and Brass #712
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 53" X 39".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
21st Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture RYTHMES by Bernard Varvat from France
Located in Paris, FR
Mr. Bernard VARVAT has been exhibited in the the most famous collector's Gallery of Paris and is now available on 1stDibs in exclusivity.
Seek the Monograph: « Au fil du temps Berna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Small Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Small Inky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
A unique free form blown Art Murano glass sculpture by Davide Dona made in ITALY
By Davide Dona
Located in London, GB
Unique free form blown glass sculpture
This is an unique art vase that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano glass and in particular the brilliant skills of Master David...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor.
Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Signed and dated 1971.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 42.0 cm x H 17.0 cm.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Untitled XXXIII. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
9 H in x 5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that c...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, obtaining her Masters, she w...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
This sculpture measures: 14 wide x 8.5 deep x 17.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian modern red ceramic Picassa vase sculpture by Florio Pac Paccagnella 2023
Located in MIlano, IT
Sculpture entitled Picassa in bright red painted ceramic with a matte finish. The subject of the sculpture is geometric and rounded, with a round hole in the middle. The sculpture ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Untitled XXXI. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXXI, by Charo Oquet
Glazed ceramic and enamel
5.5 H in x 6 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the sp...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Victor Salmones Cosmos Bronze Soccer Goal Keeper
Located in Toledo, OH
Victor Samones 1937-1989 bronze study "Cosmos" sculpture Acapulco Mexico. 22" bronze soccer goal keeper male grasping a ball. Mounted on a 3/4" thick acrylic base. Signed 3 from an e...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Untitled XXVIII. Glazed ceramic abstract sculpture
By Charo Oquet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled XXVIII, by Charo Oquet
Glazed Ceramic
5 H in x 3.5 D in.
2019
These gravity-defying ceramics stacked constructions struggle to soar beyond the boundaries of the spaces that...
Category
2010s Dominican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Frederick E. Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Molded Acrylic Sculpture.
Frederick Elliott Hart
(American 1943-1999)
Exaltation
Intaglio molded acrylic sculpture w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colors. Wonderful statement pieces. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello.
Engraved signature on the base.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leather Donkey by Dimitri Omersa for Valenti, Late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Leather donkey as a footstool with tail and small mane. The brown leather has a beautiful, authentic patina.
Category
20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Carole Harrison Gold Leaf Over Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Gold leaf over cast bronze. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, ...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Sculptural Stoneware Ceramic Art Modder Beauty by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
White Mini Skull – Porcelain Sculpture, by Andréason & Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
This crisp white shiny porcelain sculpture inhabits any space it is put in. The human skull was redefined as a simplistic industrial form. Modeled in CAD, 3d printed, and then slip c...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Sunbeds.
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903
Manufactured by BD Barcelona
Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repelle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dutch Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Calmness by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Articulating Tubular Steel Mannequin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the Tubular Steel Articulating Mannequin, attributed to the renowned displays by Jack Hruska for Bloomingdale’s. Crafted with precision and innovation, this mannequin sho...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large-Scale Teak Apple Sculpture on Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Decorative, large-scale teak apple sculpture on a Carrara marble pedestal. Has a solid brass connector which holds the apple to the marble. The apple is made of solid teak planks.
Sc...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Anker Hoffmann, woman in dark patinated bronze
By Anker Hoffmann
Located in Kastrup, DK
Anker Hoffmann, Danish 1904-1985
"Maja". Sculpture of kneeling woman in dark patinated bronze.
H: 26 cm W: 40 cm D: 18 cm
The sculpture is made after the preliminary study for the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Happy Tail by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Dutch Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder in Touch by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Brave Little Sis by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Dutch Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Emotional by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Dutch Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Embracing by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Acrylic Sculpture by Frederic Hart Titled "Firebird"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hart's stunning vision of a graceful and heroic female figure whose eyes are closed in rapt adoration and whose hair cascades behind her in windswept abandon. Inspired by his apprec...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Dutch Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Nurture by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Venere by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture Venere by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy.
Sculpture in lecce stone.
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Joan Shapiro Modern Abstract Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) Modern Abstract Pink Alabaster Stone Sculpture, carved into an organic freeform shape, signed to reverse, mounted on a tiered wood base. 8.75" H ...
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Contemporary Sculptural Ceramic Art Modder Doing Her Thing by Françoise Jeffrey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Each of Françoise Jeffrey's ceramic pieces is hand made, coil built, organically shaped and unique in their own way, thus creating a basic and timeless design. Perfectly imperfect, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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