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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modernist Cube Sculpture by Artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist cube sculpture.
By artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro.
Textured cast aluminum
with concave top and side details.
Signed underneath Burchiellaro.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
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
Post Modern Abstract Brass Table Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1984
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tall brass abstract table sculpture on marble base by Curtis Jere, circa 1984. Vintage This large abstract metal sculpture, comprised of banded brass ribbons in a gold tone, and moun...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,392 Sale Price
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Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns
Measures: length 5 inches, width 2.75 inches, height 1.25 inches
This piece makes for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Asian Green
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sculpture in Italian Roman Travertine
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of Roman Travertine.
Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 93 x 52 x 40 cm.
Size of the sculpture with shaft an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
By Bob Matheny
Located in San Diego, CA
Koi Fish installation figure by Southern California Artist Robert "Bob" Matheny. This piece was acquired at Robert Matheny’s estate. The piece is 16” in...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Modern Abstract Stone Sculpture, 1967
Located in Astoria, NY
Signed Modern Abstract Composite Stone Sculpture, 1967, two stylized figural forms on rectangular base, signed in Hebrew "Chaim" and dated to base. 18.25" H x 10" W x 6.5" D. Provena...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Donkey with Angel, 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
Cascade Design Grey Peking Glass Disc on Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Cascade design disc on stand.
Grey Peking glass
hand carved
brass base
hand made
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and
commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
Category
2010s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Fleischwolf" Art Glass Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
"Fleischwolf" art glass sculpture by Jiri Jelinek. A multifaceted work composed of numerous compressed glass slabs featuring multiple applied techniques t...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bronze Jean Arp Style Abstract Cast Sculpture Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage French bronze vintage sculpture that looks like rose gold has a very Jean Arp style. It is cast bronze and was once professionally polished but now has a slight...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Luciano Scarduzio Plaster Sculpture
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and suggestive plaster sculpture signed Luciano Scarduzio.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition Sterling Silver Giraffe Sculpture by Tim Nicklin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limited edition sterling silver giraffe sculpture by Tim Nicklin, the giraffe walks on a ground with fallen tree branches. Mounted on a faux wood shaped me...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Summer Pear, Bronze Sculpture with Textured Golden Surface on Concrete Base
By Mary Block
Located in Chicago, IL
An oversized bronze pear sits upon a circular concrete base in Mary Block's unique work entitled Summer Pear. This one of a kind bronze sculpture is perfe...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cement, Bronze
Niels Helledie, Denmark, Unique Sculpture / Wall Relief, 1984
Located in København, Copenhagen
Niels Helledie (b. 1927), Denmark.
Unique sculpture/wall relief in hand-painted and glazed stoneware.
Dated 1984.
Measures: 30 x 22 cm.
Depth: 7.5...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Love Carrot Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of "The Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in Pa...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Naturalistic Contemporary Pop Centerpiece 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
White and Brown Horse, 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
Snorkeling Beach 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
Tondo Glass Sculpture by Bruno Gambone for VeArt 1970s
By Bruno Gambone, VeArt
Located in Benalmadena, ES
From the beginning, the geometric sign of the "tondo" has constituted an inspiring harmonious model of figures, volumes, colors and light. This work by Bruno Gambone is rooted in thi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,340 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Vases Designed by Capperidicasa, Made in Italy
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of large contemporary engraved ceramic sculpture vase, black enamel, new design handmade by Capperidicasa, made in Italy.
Unique pieces
Dimensions from left:
Width 17 cm, heigh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
21st Century Karim Rashid King Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors.
King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Extra Large Dan Murphy Abstract Sculpture
By Dan Murphy
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is the first out of 25 of these extra large abstract metal sculptures made in 1978 by Dan Murphy It is mounted on a 12 x 12 x 3 Lucite base.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Serge Mansau, Freeze-Frame Number 1 Light Sculpture, France 2000s
By Serge Mansau
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb diorama sculpture by Serge Mansau simulating a freeze-frame on a vintage television set. On the outside of the thermoformed glass, at the cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Luxury Vase #12 "Butterflies". 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
Porcelain, Acrylic
Daum, France. Large sculpture in clear art glass. Abstract form.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Daum, France. Large sculpture in clear art glass.
Abstract/free form.
Circa 1960.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 46.0 cm. x W 25.0 cm. x D 12.5 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Luxury Vase #46 "Nail Heart". 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
Émile Gilioli "La Boisselune" 1950s - Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
-"La Boisselune" by Émile Gilioli
-Signed, dated and numbered on the back “Gilioli, 59, 1/6"
-Manufacture: Cast from La Plaine
-60 x 39 x 20cm
-Provenance : Artist’s studio
-Collect...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Emerson Woelffer Bonze Sculpture, Abstract Face, Signed, Dated, Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern abstract Face, by the well known artist, Emerson Woelffer. Signed, numbered 1/4 and dated 1947.
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí, 1903
manufactured by BD Barcelona
Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and materi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Valsuani Bronze Sculpture of a Martiniquaise after Paul Gauguin
By Valsuani Foundry, Paul Gauguin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine bronze of the 'Martiniquaise' or 'Woman of Martinique' sculpture after Paul Gauguin.
This bronze was modeled after the 'Woman of Martinique' or 'Femme de la Martinique' ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Sculpture in Walnut Wood, European
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Abstract sculpture in walnut wood. The fragment for the sculpture came from an aged trunk root, mounted on a wooden base using two discreet metal supports to give it stability and en...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Cigar and Earrings Monkey, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a monkey in a modern way. The animal is smoking a cigar and wears golden earrings.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Sheryl C. Benjamin " Indian Trail " Carved Brown Onxy Male Face Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) "Indian Trail" Carved Brown Onyx Male Face Sculpture. Weighs approximately 10 pounds. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 6"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Large Figurative Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Adam's Rib" by Roark Congdon
Located in San Diego, CA
A large figurative bronze sculpture entitled "Adam's Rib" by Roark Congdon, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with a great patin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unis Contemporary Pendant Lighting in Acrylic, Brass or Steel by Diaphan Studio
Located in New York, NY
Unis by DIAPHAN STUDIO, Represented by Tuleste Factory
9” x 10.6” x 11”
Brass or Steel, Frosted Acrylic, Magnets
Unis is the unit cell of the Isos collection. It is inspired by the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel, Magnets
Set of Two Handmade Whales in Ceramic, Made in Italy, Unique Pieces
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
A new two pieces collection of whales handmade in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture, From Ruth Horwich collection.
Textures Canvas and Metal
About Diane Cooper:
Inspired by the visual culture in Japan,...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wild Geese in Lucite Obelisk after Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Immaculate and intensely clear obelisk-form sculpture of a wildlife scene with geese, ducks, driftwood, sea shells and pebbles encased in polished perspex.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Contemporary 'Pear' Sculpture Amber Yellow Crystal Handcrafted by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The sculpture evokes the romantic vision of two halves that perfectly complement each other once together and symbolize the indissoluble union. Each crystal is exclusive and unique as it has been entirely hand-worked from a block of crystal. This make impossible to create two identical ones. The crystal has been worked by hand until to a smooth and luminous surface to obtain the shape of a pear. The crystal used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
A sculpture of a male figure, cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
Standing 80cm tall a striking sculpture of a male figure meticulously sculpted, molded and cast. Inspired by the organic form and texture of tree bark, the middle and lower sections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
fferrone Contemporary Copper Large Serving Tray Decorative Sculpture Lift
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The contemporary copper large serving tray titled lift will redefine the landscape of your table setting. Inspired by the Pantheon in Rome with its power...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Modern Vintage Brass Abstract Sculpture of Gymnast by Dolbi Cashier, circa 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Dolbi Cashier Brass Abstract Sculpture of a Gymnast 1980s Modern
Unique Dolbi Cashier sculpture circa 1980s
Abstract gymnast mounted to a solid brass base
Additional Inform...
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Peter Bramhall Smoked Amethyst, Blue Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Art Glass sculpture with smokey amethyst and steel blue internal threads. Signed.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Venere V26, Man'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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Woman's Head Sponge 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
Aluminum Black Locomotive Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum locomotive sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana history. We had this locomotive sand blasted and powder coated black. Locomotive measures 29" wide, 14" deep with handles and 15" high. Stamped J.E. Burke Co, Fond Du Lac...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Sculpture by Enrique Broglia
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sculpture par Enrique Broglia en bronze figurant un oiseau. Signée.
Category
1970s Uruguayan Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lladró Passionate Kiss Couple Sculpture in White by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
White satin-finished porcelain sculpture of a couple kissing sitting on a rock decorated with blue and green enamels. A couple's passion and love, captured as never before by Lladró....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Monkey Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold. 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Sheep in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color.
Our designer creates these pieces comple...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Fish carved on volcanic stone , enameled and decorated-made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Fish 1 - Sculpture on volcanic stone from upper Latium , glazed , decorated and baked at 1,000 degrees.
placed on a base of Roman travertine and iron
▪ Made in Italy
weight kg kg 5...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Modernist Chrome on Black Marble Stacked Pears Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist chrome on black marble stacked pears sculpture, circa 1980s.
The piece is very well crafted and in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; it measures 6"W x 6...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Chrome
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
Italian modern plastic keychain for Olivetti, 1970s
By Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern plastic keychain for Olivetti, 1970s
Transparent plastic key ring. It has a chain with a gold-colored metal hook and a plastic pendant with logo. Complete with box.
Pr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Pure Wool Lady & Sheep, 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
Enamelled Porcelain Decorative Sculpture by Artist Salvador Mallol, Spain, 20th
Located in Madrid, ES
Costumbrist scene in enamelled porcelain made by the Spanish artist Salvador Mallol. Spain, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Contemporary Marble and Wood Sculpture, Candleholders, Flower Vase iTotem
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Contemporary handmade sculpture, candleholder, flower vase modular as you like made up of two marbles:
Carrara white, Grey Bardiglio, solid wood and glass ampoule for fresh flowers....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$811 Sale Price
20% Off
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