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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
White and Clear Marbled Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture Set of Two
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture
two fish sculpture
Signed
11.5 long x 3.25 w x 4 h
Original preowned unrestored vintage condition
...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Unique Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff
Located in Stamford, CT
A large unique bronze sculpture by Antonio Kieff (b. 1936) entitled "Motivo Espanol," dated 1985. The sculpture is also numbered 1 of 1.
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel, The Netherlands.
Beautiful and large sculpture in corten steel made by famous artist Pieter Obels. It is quintessentially Obels ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Purple Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Heather Jansch Signed British United Kingdom Sculptor Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and engaging organic natural elements sculpture by renowned UK/United Kingdom artist Heather Jansch (1948-2021). Jansch was widely recognized in the British artworld for...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Driftwood
Steel Sculpture By Lee Sauder
Located in New York, NY
"Winged Thing #4" Sculpture, created of Mild Steel By Lee Sauder of Lexington, VA. Stamped on bottom. Good overall condition. Large impressive piece from an estate in Charlottesvill...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Contemporary American Modern Circular Wood Sculpture on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern circular / disc wood sculpture on and ebonized stand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Acrylic Brick Block Sculpture 1981 by Vasa Mihich #1835
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern acrylic brick sculpture by Yugoslavian artist Vasa Mihich born 1933. Signed and dated 1981 number 1835. Located to Los Angeles in 1960. He ta...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Viennese Artist Heinz Frank for Woka Lamps, 1989 Lightbulb Lamp, Original
Located in Vienna, AT
Light, invalidated, two bulbs covered with clay and formed by the artists hands. If one measures the energy flow, one will know that the light is on. One Image shows the director of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Enamel and Brass Red , Green Apple and Pear Object Sculptures Set Of 6 Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely set of 6 enameled and brass apple and pear object sculptures makes for great entertaining and table settings. They are vintage from th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Danish Naive Unicorn in Raku Burnt Stoneware
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique artist/ceramist signed unicorn in Baku burnt stoneware. A waste variety of different glaze colors and the 'horn' itself is actually made from wood. Unknown/un-identified Danis...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Reflections Glass Sculpture by Bertil Vallian for Kosta Boda c 1995
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Bertil Vallian Kosta Boda Reflections Glass Sculpture
Viewpoints collection sculpture titled Reflection model 99519
Design by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda circa 1995
Glass...
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Modern Abstract Geometric Embracing Loving Couple Sculpture in Gray Plaster
Located in Miami, FL
Modern abstract Geometric stylized embracing loving couple sculpture, figurine, statue in gray plaster.
Very minimalistic with clear lines and still graceful.
O-633-335
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Felt, Plaster
Fausto Salvi Italian 1996 Spikes Green Ceramic Sculpture
By Fausto Salvi
Located in Brescia, IT
Glazed ceramic
Perfect condiction.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Morandini Plexiglass Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Plexiglass sculpture
20/250
Perfect condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
Contemporary 'Cactus with Flower' Handmade Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of handmade sculpture by Ghirò Studio.
'Cactus with flower' sculpture was made by hand working the crystal with extreme care and attention.
Each sculpture is unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Florimel Organic Bowl in Mahogany
By Roman Erlikh
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Florimel series inverts a narrative of purely utilitarian object into artistic interpretation of interplay of colors, light, and shadows on organic-based 3-dimentional forms. Bowl I ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
21st Century Agment Centrepiece with Obsidian Elements by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"A fragment from distant planets segmented in two parts intersects an archetypal plane conveying a cosmic sense of transformation. Stone and metal combined create functional sculptur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Nude Woman
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze sculpture.
Category
20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Mars" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design 2020
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.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Jørgen Mogensen Large & Powerful Cubist Female Sculpture for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Mogensen, Danish 1922-2004
Rare and unique cubist-style sculpture created by Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen.
The sculpture stands 81 cm tall and depicts a nude woman, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
21st Century Agment Centrepiece with Lapis Lazuli Elements by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"A fragment from distant planets segmented in two parts intersects an archetypal plane conveying a cosmic sense of transformation. Stone and metal combined create functional sculptur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Horse, White, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Toucan in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1993 Donald Lipski "Pieces of String" Abstract Caged Art Exhibit Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
1993 Donald Lipski "Pieces of String" abstract caged art exhibit sculpture 28"
Donald Lipski B.1947
American sculptor known in the early 1980s for large...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Other
"Violet", 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
Armor Horse, Silver finish, 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Luminous Sculpture Changing Color Led Unique Designer Piece
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Epoxy Resin
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sheryl C. Benjamin Female Nude Modernist Abstract Solid Carved Marble Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Female Nude Abstract Modernist Solid Carved Marble Sculpture. Weighs approximately 30 pounds. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Art Glass Cube Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Untitled art glass cube sculpture by Jiri Jelinek. Composed of multiple compressed glass slabs with various applied techniques to create distinct ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Carmelo Cappello Bronze Kinetic Sculpture, Signed, Numbered, Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional style sculpture for the well known Italian artist Carmelo Cappello. This is signed and dated 37/99 and 1978. The work shows patina of age and the work seats lose on the b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Ceramic Leopard Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Leopard sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa is a stunning piece, standing tall in a poised pose that exudes strength and grace. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Bronze Sculpture of a Man by Michael Shacham "Power of Tyranny"
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant in it's sheer size and power, 29.25 inches tall. Michael Shacham is a prolific sculptor and artist born in 1938 and has been a cre...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Handmade acrylic horseshoe-shaped links are looped together to form a beautiful modern chain. Its translucent and clear color give a bold yet neutral touch to any space, from the most classic to the most modern.
Whether layered into entryway vignettes or styled atop the coffee table, the Chain Link adds interest and depth to your styling.
Material: Acrylic
Care: Carefully dust with feather duster...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Antonio Sorrentino Ceramic Sculpture Model V3 by Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture model V3, V3 Collection, designed by Antonio Sorrentino for Ultrapop collective and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 99 pieces. Signed and numbered...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Nymphenburg Porcelain lying stag in white bisque -
Located in München, Bavaria
Hand crafted porcelain stag in Nymphenburg porcelain. Has been in the iconic Tiffany window decoration in the flagship store in New York multiple years. It is a perfect addition to y...
Category
2010s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Couple of Decorative Centerpieces Sculptures, Handmade Italy, 2020, Handcrafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The pieces are a unique representation created by our designer. The two heads represents a man and a woman with naturalistic character, in a satirical way.
The creations are complet...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No. 5
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
Blackened and waxed iron
Mathematically designed and hand-wrought, this vessel uses 10-facets to help form this unique object that adds depth and...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Gerhard Henning Male & Woman Clay Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
A sculpture made in fired clay depicting an erotic couple.
Titled: No 1.
Signed Gerhard Henning, 1927
NB: The plinth has been repaired, the sculpture itself is in mint condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lladró Winged Beauty Woman Sculpture by Francisco Polope. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition, gloss finish porcelain sculpture of a woman with beautiful white wings, embellished with blue and white enamel. Half woman, half goddess, the protagonist of this pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Thinking skull" sculpture made of glazed and decorated light ceramic -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Ceramic skull, ceramic skull, ceramic anatomical art
Original glazed and decorated light refractory ceramic sculpture representing a human skull
"Thinking Skull"
dimensions: 19x14x13...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rone Contemporary Sconce or Flush-Mounted Pendant. Large 11"ø x 6" height
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Rone range is an exploration of the delicate balance of Classic forms. In simplicity, quality is at the utmost importance and our solid brass parts are painstakingly milled or sp...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Red, Yellow and Blue Ceramic Italian Totem
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Ceramic totem designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy. Stamped A.MENDINI Superego edition made in Italy, signed inside the base.
Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Shlomi Haziza Colorful Lucite Prismatic Modern Table Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shlomi Haziza Colorful Lucite Prismatic Modern Sculpture. Beautiful colors! Square Cube with a drilled out hole sits upon a Clear Lucite Base. Looks good from every angle! Signat...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Venini Limited Edition Ando Time Hour Glass Set in Grape by Tadao Ando
By Venini, Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The collaboration between the master craftsmanship of the Venetian Glass and the layered geometric form has created this special piece of objet. Architecture is defined through “Spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Repoussé Copper Grape Sprig Sculpture by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grape Sprig Sculpture
Antiqued Copper
Hand Repoussé
Copper
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorat...
Category
2010s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Roberto Estevez Incredible Large Unicorn Sculpture 1979 'Signed and Numbered'
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite large unicorn bust sculpture in cast resin with inlaid bronze mane, solid engraved brass alicorn, and gold leaf ears on a sculptural solid brass base by Roberto Estevez, Am...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Bronze
Ceramic Orange Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a striking ceramic Tiger sculpture from South Africa. Sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sbusiso, this piece measures 6 inches high, 11 inches long, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ray Geary Contemporary Rectangular White & Translucent Resin & Pill Sculpture
By Ray Geary
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary abstract resin sculpture comprised of a rectangular white resin slab with a translucent off-center rectangular window in which various colorful pills are suspended. (RAY...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Flowers Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Modern Sculpture Mother & Child by Willow Woosav for Austin Productions
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern sculpture of mother and child comprised of durastone and signed by Willow Woosav for Austin Productions. Beautiful condi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Picnic Fashion Lady, Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Toucan Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Toucan in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Modern Geometric Mixed Metal Dimensional Wall Sculptures by C Jere Series of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern series of four geometrical dimensional mixed metal wall sculptures by C. Jere, unsigned but easily documented online. Comprised of steel, brass, and copper. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are scratches on all 4 sculptures, a ding on one, and we have replaced 2 triangular bent metal pieces. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, late 20th – early 21st century.
Oh yeah… it’s hip to be square!! And in this case, that is definitely true!! This is an awesome series of four-square dimensional mixed metal wall sculptures by C. Jere displaying various unique and abstract geometric designs comprised of steel, brass, and copper arranged in the center of each metal square. C. Jere (a.k.a.) Curtis Jere is not a single artist but is a nom-de-plume for a group of artists working for Artisan House and well known for their phenomenal jewelry, metal sculptures, and collectibles. This series of four is a MUST have for any wall that needs a bold statement piece, touch of Modern style, or simply an intriguing, phenomenal piece of artwork! Position them to your preference and change any wall from being bland, to BOOM! They would be wonderful side by side in a row of four however, I envision them stacked one on top of the other in a large square. Maybe over a fireplace, on a wall in a tall entry way, or on a primary wall in your living room. If you’ve been looking for the right touch of Modern or Industrial edge to welcome into your home… you just found it!
Artisan House artists included founders Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels and Curtis Jere is a combination of their names. Before founding Artisan House these two friends and brothers-in-law had built a costume jewelry business which sold under the names of Renoir and Matisse, two well-known names of mid-20th century costume jewelry. During the mid-20th century, the C. Jere sculptures, and metal work were distributed by Raymor, a well-known name in mid century collectibles, and sold at Gump’s in San Francisco and other upscale retail establishments. Jerry Fels died 11...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Contemporary Stark Rough Carved Blackened Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
15 facets form this unique object. Mathematically designed and hand-wrought. Not water safe.
Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, s...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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