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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Horse Head, Unique Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sterling silver jewelry suite with bold geometrical design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a chain-linked necklace showcasing four holl...
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Leif" by Patrick Coard Paris is a striking modern abstract sculpture that embodies the perfect harmony between form and craftsmanship. Meticulously handcrafted in a bronze patina br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Martin Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Martin is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf

Marble and Brass Curiosity Mounted Sculpture with Dice Die
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Unique sculpture featuring a vintage die in solid brass atop a vintage marble base. We see this piece displayed on a coffee or side table amongst antique books. Would also make a gre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Tempered, Moulded and Mirrored Glass Radiator by Saint-Goban, 1937
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed by René-André Coulon, and entitled "Radiaver" this revolutionary design for a space heater which also has built in illumination boldly suggests t...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Curtis Jere Brass Wire "Schooner" Table Top Sculpture with Base, 1976
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Signed early version C. Jere 1976 Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Artisan House. Featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Abstract Modern Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Regnier in La Borne Brown Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
By Regnier, in La Borne Abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture realised in 2018. Architectural form with white and brown wood firing ceramic colors. Perfect original condition...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Luxury Vase #57 "Octopus". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy. 2020
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"Buckskin Camaro" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson, who grew up in St. John Washington, a farming Community of about 600 people in eastern WA state, always makes the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the ...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

IZDATGLAZ Circle Large Color Glass Decoration Centerpiece by Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Large circle centerpiece created by Orfeo Quagliata from our new collection IZDATGLAZ. These shimmering glass gems create a simple modern touch for any space. Whether it’s gold, silv...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Cut and Paste Machine Box
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Cut and paste is a stunning collection of renowned museum pieces designed in 2010. The reference is an imaginary world in which everything is mixed. Combined and questioned: small s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

“Trova Tempo” by Alberto Cabiddu — Monumental Modernist Totem in Pietra
Located in Weesp, NL
Artist : Alberto Cabiddu, “Trova Tempo”, 1997 Totemic Sculpture in Pietra di Vicenza Dimensions: H 151 cm x D 26 cm x W 18.5 cm (59.45 x 10.24 x 7.28 inches) Condition: Excellent ...
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1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Bardiglio Grey Marble Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014
By Juan Pablo Marturano
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bardiglio grey marble sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014. Titled: "Ramada y Mercedario" from San Juan Province. Juan Pablo Mart...
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2010s Argentine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Contemporary 'Sail' Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of decorative objects signed by Ghirò Studio (Milan). The natural crystal has high transparencies with aquamarine reflections, it has been curved and handmade to repr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Vintage Leather Elephant By Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
A leather elephant stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Circa 1960s - 1970s Hand stitched leather with floppy ears leather tusks and tassel tail A unique example with rea...
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1960s English Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Bronze Sculpture "Feminity" by James L. Lawton, 1967
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze sculpture by James Lawton, titled "Feminity" Signed and dated Jim Lawton 67 Comes with archive pictures and letter by the artist (see pictures).   
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1960s North American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Spawn of the Apes Sculpture Glass vs. Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass work, an obse...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Serpent's run, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Intertwined Geometric Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
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1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass

Aperture Double
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...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Aperture Double
Aperture Double
$4,900 / item
Soldier by Raphael Giarrusso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie guerrier par Raphael Giarrusso en céramique.
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Collage 2.0_5
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In this collection of unique pieces Joost Van Bleiswijk combines found objects, old machine parts, and leftovers materials from the workshop, with handcraf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS3 by Noom in Black Ashwood
Located in Paris, FR
Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series. Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak, Ash

Ostrich Aviator, Centerpiece sculpted Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Ostrich in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Figurative Yellow Ceramic Pitcher by JJ Dubernard French Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
JJ Dubernard Original and figurative ceramic pitcher Yellow ceramic glaze color Original perfect condition Realised circa 2000 Measures: Height: 22cm, large: 15cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Collage 2.0_6 Table Lamp
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In this collection of unique pieces Joost Van Bleiswijk combines found objects, old machine parts, and leftovers materials from the workshop, with handcraf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Rainbow", 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 fusing...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

White Porcelain Sculpture With Ridges by Lee Jong Min
Located in Atlanta, GA
'I use a medical dental drill bit to carve the surface of white porcelain, from a form thrown on a wheel, to create delicate patterns. This work requires an enormous amount of patien...
Category

2010s Korean Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Paper Bag Signed Sculpture Limited Edition, French
By Use Honure
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing hallmarked French signed limited edition bronze paper bag sculpture is signed Use Honure 90 26/ 170. It is a limited edition. It has been professionally polished. There ...
Category

1990s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Morton Gaffin "Woman III" Modernist Carved White Alabaster Nude Bust Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Morton Gaffin "Woman III, 1990" Modernist Carved White Alabaster Nude Bust Sculpture. We were unable to find any listed information on artist "Morton Gaffin." The piece was acquired ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Luxury Vase #42 "Gold Nugget". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Luminous Sculpture Changing Color Led Unique Designer Piece
By Makassar Gallery
Located in Bochum, NRW
A luminous sculpture made of cast resin with solid wood inclusion. Led changing colors with remote control. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Height 30 cm (11.81 in), width 10 c...
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2010s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Abstract artwork, circa 2017. By unknown artist. Manufactured in Spain. Materials: Wood The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs of wear consistent with its...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
$1,388 Sale Price
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Gengè mirror, in mahogany and canaletto walnut by Vilardo / Marino for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
“Because a reality wasn’t given to us and is not there; but we have to make it ourselves, if we want to be; and it will never be one for ever, but constant and infinitely changeable.” Luigi Pirandello – One, No One and One Hundred Thousand. Thanks to a particular interplay of points of view, when looking at Gengè – the furniture accessory designed by Matteo Vilardo and Marcello Marino per MEDULUM – it is only possible to scrutinise its image when looking from the right angle, while those looking from the outside will continue to see only the mask formed by the object. A collection of non-mirrors – at the same time highly unusual, spectacular and yet minimalist – which leads the observer to reflect on the topic of identity within contemporary society, spurring them not to stop their search for the masks which overlap between ourselves and reality. Thus, the ancient and extremely important...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Kachamukku by KAWS
By KAWS
Located in Weesp, NL
Kachamukku Designer Toy by KAWS - Where Art Meets Imagination! Open unknown edition, unsigned. Are you ready to elevate your collection to a whole new level of artistic brilliance? ...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Couple of Horses in Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of two horses in a modern way. The horses are gently finished with golden leaf. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venere V26, Woman's Moorish Head, Vase Without Crown, Handmade in Sicily, Size S
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Sculpture in iron by Antonio Del Donno Untitled, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1991, numbered: this is 12 out of 20: 12/20. The sculpture is entitled without title. Made with a travertine base. Under the travertine base we find the artist's signature and numbering. The entire work is made of hand wrought iron. In fact, the artist as a true Italian...
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1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Black Orangutan, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an orangutan in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.      
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Modernist Curvilinear Sculpture in Brushed Aluminum w/ Onyx Base Signed Curtis J
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated brushed aluminum modernist sculpture was realized in the United States in 1979. Created by an unheralded, but masterful artist, and signed Curtis J, the piece suggests a deconstructed Kandinsky painting...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Sea Head Water Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Cut and Paste Crate Shade
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Cut and paste is a stunning collection of renowned museum pieces designed in 2010. The reference is an imaginary world in which everything is mixed. Combined and questioned: small s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modernist Monumental Faceted Hand Carved Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of monumental modernist hand carved rock crystal obelisks were realized in Brazil- renowned for its glorious abundance of precious and semi-precious stones- during...
Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Terracotta Head of the Dying Warrior of the Frontons of Egina 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina 20th century Italy Measures: Height 56 cm Width 25 cm Length 33 cm Weight 8 kg Historical period between 500 and 480 BC ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sculpture in Glazed Terracotta by Alexander Ney, c 1991
Located in Norwalk, CT
This work by celebrated artist, Alexander Ney is one of his repeated shapes which we are calling a hatchet head. This one is glazed terracotta in multi colors. Born in Leningrad in...
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1990s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary 'Brick' Sculpture Hand Crafted Blue Crystal by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is an artistic and one of a kind sculpture. In fact, the craftsmanship and the nature of the material make it possible to create two similar but never exactly identical s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Lladró The Kiss Couple Sculpture in Golden Luster by Antonio Ramos
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture of a representation of the work of the painter Gustav Klimt with great decoration with different types of gilded luster. This piece, inspired by the most famous w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

'Couple' - One Of A Kind Bronze Sculptures
Located in London, GB
A striking and substantial 105cm tall abstract bronze sculptures of a couple, featuring beautiful verdigris patina. This unique contemporary piece is meticulously hand crafted by the...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s Original sticker on the base ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fragile Structure#11 Norihiko Terayama Gertrud Lonegren
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
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2010s Japanese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Kong XS Gorilla Light Blue Table Lamp, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No7 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” Sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Cesar Doméla sculpture
By César Domela
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
César Domela est le fils et dernier enfant de Bertha et Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis. Son père, un ancien pasteur luthérien, est le fondateur du mouvement anarcho-socialiste en Holla...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dennis Clive "Zeppelin Terminal" Large Table top Earthenware / Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Zeppelin Terminal" by Dennis Clive, 1976. Take a close look at the details in these photos. This piece is very striking in person. A skelatal truck of ribs and bones in clay. Glazed signature and title to each element ‘Clive Zeppelin Terminal’. Impressed date and number to each element ‘028 76’. exhibited: Dennis Clive: Trucks, 1-29 April 1978, Allan Stone...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Modernist Exotic Marble Abstract Sculpture, "Les Deux Visages" by Dan Bedik
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist exotic marble sculpture was realized by the esteemed 20th century American artist Dan Bedik circa 1988. Entitled "Les Deux Visag...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Abstract Sculpted Art Glass Centerpiece, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish multi-colored abstract art glass centerpiece. Beautifully sculpted art glass. Measures: 21" Long x 7 3/4" Wide x 3 3/4" High This sculpted art glass centerpiece would ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Curved and Taped Red
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Curved and taped is a collection of sculptural forms that push the boundaries of architecture, art and design. The project is the result of an expressive gesture that moves away from...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Stanley Blubrick Sculpture Glass Vs. Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass wor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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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