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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Peter Bramhall Amber, Clear Glass Orb
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching hand bown glass orb with amber/honey colred internal glass threads. Signed on bottom.
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Early Figure, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Early figure, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2018 Dimensions: H 42 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. The s...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Pirri, Installation 'cure', Steel Blades On Cement Pedestals, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Installation composed of 14 steel blades and painted metal, on cut cement bases This installation was created for the Venice Biennale in 1988, for the Cure exhibition, by Alfredo Pir...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Cement, Metal

"Ray of Light", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Part of the Nature, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Part of the nature, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. 2020. Dimensions: loength 52 x diameter 18 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Cat King, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, Rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: H 57 cm, W 11.5 cm, D 7 cm. Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel. Rare Naxian marble. All the artworks ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Generation 09 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 09 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 38.5 x L 13 x H 51 cm Materials: Black stoneware, slip, iron and white cement In this series of pieces, called 13 generatio...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 3 Mathias Bowls by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Mathias bowls by Onora Dimensions: D 22 -25 cm D 18 - 21 cm D 16 - 17 cm Materials: Lacquered wood, gold leaf Also sold separately. These gourds are grown, dried...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Laokoon, 2018 Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Laokoon, 2018 marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: D 10 x W 21.5 x H 62 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himse...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Deep Coral", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: W 17 x H 48 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel ar...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Past forges Future Chair2/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Sculpural design chair. Traditional bavarian kitchen chair contemporized, additional sculpural leg added, re-shaped, painted and multi-lacquered by Markus Friedrich Staab. You can us...
Category

1950s German Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Oak, Coating

Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2020 Dimensions: D 8/13 x W 13/15 x H 61/90 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Janus, 2021, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2021, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: W 14 x H 48 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. Th...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive...
Category

2010s Peruvian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli tray by Onora Dimensions: 28 x 38 cm Materials: wood Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless layers of oil mixed ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Janus, 2020 Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2020 marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: D 8 x W 19 x H 67 cm Materials: Naxian Marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli Mitzli box by Onora Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 19 cm Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth Available in white felines with black ey...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Other

Modern Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble Water Bird Table Top Sculpture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1988 Maitland Smith handcrafted tessellated Marble decorative Water Bird. Featuring a rounded oval, floating waterfowl, shore bird form accented with ivory cream tessellated marble, ...
Category

1970s Philippine Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2019 Dimensions: W 32 x D 9 x H 50 cm Materials: Naxian Marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are uniqu...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2018 Dimensions: H 42 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are un...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2020 Dimensions: W 29 x D 10/16 x H 73 cm Materials: Naxian Marble All the artworks of Tom ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Authentic LLadro Handmade in Spain Figurine, a Set of 3, Retired Models
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Authentic set of 3 retired ladies figurines handmade in Spain by LLadro. The set includes: Figurine 1 entitled " Basket of Love " # 7622 marked in the bottom 1994 coll...
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sculptural Design Etretat Bench / Console by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Story Walking along side to the coastline of Etretat, at the France’s Northern Coast. The verticality and powerful lines between rock and vegetation, between the shades of white...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. 2019. Dimensions: W 17 x D 10 x H 79 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by hi...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Morphic Arc Vase Pink by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Morphic Arc vase pink by HS Studio Morphic Collection Dimensions: 20 x 19 x 11cm Materials: Ceramic Hannah Simpson is a ceramic artist, based in Kent, ...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk Unique - One of One Dimensions: 45 X Ø 35 cm Materials: Alder Wood LOLO is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - like you and ...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Die Vielnährende, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Die Vielnährende, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: H 85 cm D 9-30 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel Rare Naxian marble All the artworks of To...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: W 27 x D 15 x H 82 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Sandro Contemporary Art Still Life, Protection, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Minimalism contemporary art still life Protection, 2017 Taxidermy, note book Measures: 2 × 5 9/10 × 3 7/10 in 5 × 15 × 9.5 cm By Sandro made in B...
Category

2010s German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Paper

Sorgo Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Sorgo candleholder by Onora Dimensions: D 23 x H 38 cm Materials: Clay, Quartz stone Available in black, green, blue and yellow. Hand made in the town of San Jose de Gracia, M...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Osis Paravent by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Osis Paravent by Llot Llov Limited Edition of 4 Dimensions: D 15 x W 180 x H 170 cm Materials: birch wood Behind the LLOT LLOV brand is the studio for product and interior design as well as the producer of furniture, objects, lighting and surfaces. Since their foundation in 2006 by Ania Bauer and Jacob Brinck, the two Berlin based author designers have established themselves internationally. One of their recognizable features is the reinterpretation of traditional arts and crafts brought into a contemporary design context. An example of this is OSIS, an innovative surface finish using salt...
Category

2010s German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Birch

Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo object by Studio Yolk Unique one of one Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm Materials: Alder wood LOLO is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - like you and me...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Segno Vase II, Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Segno vase II - Giorgio Bonaguro Dimensions: D 18 x W 18 x H 15 cm. Materials: emperador dark marble, glass. A collection that was born from the desire to recover marble processing waste: small portions of slabs with different thickness, otherwise unused, now become an elegant and precious base for small objects. Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and heights, becomes a vase for flowers, a vase for plants...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

Untitled, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: D 33 x W 43 x H 72 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Ceramic Sculpted Octopus
Located in Miami, FL
A colorful vintage sculpture, is in very good condition. Unique and stylish, a wonderful centerpiece or focal point decor. Hand-crafted, ceramic with a glaze finish. This multicolo...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Genealogy II Porcelain by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Genealogy II Porcelain by Monika Patuszynska 13J. Dimensions: W 22 x D 22 x H 33 cm Materials: Porcelain Monika Patuszynska Bio Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland 1993- 1994 Den Da...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

My Moon by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
My Moon by Studio Yolk Unique one of one Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm Materials: Bio resin Each month, the lunar cycle goes from a full moon to a new moon, m...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

White Sculptural Vase by Hs Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
White sculptural vase by HS Studio Surreal Real Collection Dimensions: 22x 18 x 8cm Materials: Ceramic Hannah Simpson is a ceramic artist,...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Segno Vase I, Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Segno vase I - Giorgio Bonaguro Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 44 cm Materials: Travertine, glass. A collection that was born from the desire to recover marble processing waste: small portions of slabs with different thickness, otherwise unused, now become an elegant and precious base for small objects. Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and heights, becomes a vase for flowers, a vase for plants...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. BRUTALIST COASTER 1 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COASTER / CANDLE...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Medium Oli Mitzli Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium oli Mitzli box by Onora Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 12 cm Materials: Oil mixed with minerals and natural pigments all extracted from the earth Available in white felines with b...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Other

My Moon by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
My Moon by STUDIO YOLK Unique - one of one Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm Materials: Bio Resin Each month, the lunar cycle goes from a full moon to a new moon,...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Lolo Special Edition by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo special edition by Studio Yolk. Unique - one of one. Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm. Materials: alder wood. Lolo is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - ...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpted Blue Wall Lamp in Glazed Ceramic Medium Size Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue and matt white colors and in two sizes.
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Donuts Dark Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Donuts Dark Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Piece. Dimensions: W 20 x D 7 x H 22 cm. Materials: Terracotta slip and enamel. Eguzkiñe Egaña Corta studied advertising and for more than 20 years has worked as a graphic designer. About 12 years ago, surrounded by a completely digital world, she felt the need to create with her hands and it is from there that she took up her drawings and illustrations and began to create with ceramics. She has completed a Master’s degree at the University of the Basque Country: “Ceramics; art and function” and combines her work as a designer and illustrator with contemporary artistic creation. She also teaches ceramics classes at the municipal school of Zarautz, a city in the Basque Country where she lives. She feels the need to explore the relationship between identity and self-knowledge. Work with the concepts; interior, exterior, return, connect, ancestral and artisanal, establishing a relationship between us and our environment, as well as between us and our ancestors, either emotionally, empathetically or through objects that somehow transport us to a hypothetical place in the past, both for its aesthetics and for the ways in which they have been created. Human beings are containers of desires, fears, expectations. Sometimes it is necessary to empty ourselves of everything that clutters the mind. On many occasions the artist works with turned containers...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Untitled, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: H 122 cm W 14.5/27 cm D 6 cm / Base, H 12.5 cm D 24 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel Rare Naxian mar...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Big Bud Vase #9 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Green glazes, and great relief decoration. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Batlló Door Handle by Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Batlló door handle by Antoni Gaudí. Dimensions: D5 x H10cm Materials: brass Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the ar...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Monumental Abstract Steel Sculpture by Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively scaled vintage abstract steel sculpture on onyx base by Curtis Jeré. Intersecting assemblage of wings, ribbons, and rods gives the stationary piece an exceptionally ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Steel

Generation 02 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 02 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 27.5 x L 11 x H 38 cm Materials: Black stoneware, slip and rope In this series of pieces, called 13 generations, Eguzkiñe c...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Rope

John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furnitur...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 1 by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. Bru...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Acatlán Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Acatlán candleholder by Onora Dimensions: W 20 x D 15 x H 40 cm Materials: clay Available in black, white and taupe Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral based sli...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of rare rose quartz. Dimensions: approximately D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rose Quartz

Sorgo Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Sorgo Candleholder by Onora Dimensions: D 23 x H 38 cm Materials: Clay, Quartz stone Available in black, green, blue and yellow. Hand made in the town of San Jose de Gracia, M...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Genealogy II Porcelain by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Genealogy II Porcelain by Monika Patuszynska 13F. Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 32 cm Materials: Porcelain Monika Patuszynska Bio Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland 1993- 1994 Den Da...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Superego Editions, Europa Antiques, and Richard A. Hirsch. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $19 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $2,219.

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