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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Short STACKED Asymmetric Walnut Vessel, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood
Contemporary Sculpture "Infinty" - Silvered Basswood by M.Treml, Austria 2021
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary contemporary wooden sculpture "Infinty" crafted by Austrian wood artist Markus Treml. This large, absolutely outstanding looking masterpiece has been elaborately handcarved out of a very old, big linden tree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Woman's Head Blue 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
Scuba Diver Sharks, 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
Musician Drums Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece represents a musician playing his trumpet.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Madame Pompadour 20th Century Tiche Porcelain
Located in Madrid, ES
Madame Pompadour (1721-1764) 20th century Tiche Porcelain
Italian sculptural group in molded and relief porcelain by Tiche.
Polychrome and gilded d...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an ibex in a modern way. The animal is browsing leaves (gold leaf).
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Hand Blown Glass "Coral Vase" Sea Creatures Centrepiece Nature Reef Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Coral Vase
A Hand-Blown Glass Vase by Simone Crestani
Coral Vase is one of the pieces from the Coral Collection.
This exquisite vase transforms the delicate and intricate beauty of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 17.8 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed a...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Maple
Stuning Ceramic Sculpture of a Kimono, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic sculpture depicting a Kimono.
This is a floor sculpture, the piece is well made signed, dated and it is found in very good condtion.
Measurements:
28 inches hi...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Male Foundry Guss Barth Rinteen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bronze of a tall large nude Male. Arms extending forward. Foundry stamp Guss Barth Rinteln. Large 29.5 tall and heavy. In excellent condition.
Category
1950s European Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
STACKED Walnut Amphora, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood
Steel Cinetic Object "Tetracono SM" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari
Located in Montreal, QC
Steel and aluminium Cinetic Object "Tetracono SM" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
Paper manufacturer's label to underside ‘Bruno Mari 1965 Tetracono S.M. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Charlie Chaplain Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain Depicts Chaplain in Stance
By Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Charlie Chaplain", hand painted porcelain made in 1984 by Lladro, in Spain and retired in 1990 This is labeled 5233 and 025F; signed on the bottom by the sculptor, Juan Hue...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Capperidicasa Italian Contemporary Ceramic Wood Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
iTotem scultura portafiori e portacandela, con elementi in legno e ceramica ad incastro e componibili a piacere, provvisti di provette di vetro per fiori freschi.
Smalto della cerami...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
Lladró The Guest Small Figurine by Rolito, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
White and black porcelain figurine with a silver gloss created by Rolito for The Guest by LLadró Atelier collection with a white base attache...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Free Form by J Morin Blue Orange and White Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
J. Morin
Elegant abstract ceramic sculpture, free form designed.
Stoneware ceramic with blue, white and orange ceramic glazes colors.
Different positions possible.
Realiz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lustrous Black Tourmaline Free Standing Crystal On Albite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystals on Albite
Weight: 422 grams
Dimensions: H: 12.5 x W: 6.2 x D: 6 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Blue and Yellow Colors by J Morin Modern Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
J. Morin
Abstract ceramic sculpture by the French artist.
Elegant blue white and yellow ceramic colors.
Signed under the base and dated 2019.
Measures: Height 38cm, large...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fredrick Hart “Light Whispers” Acrylic Sculpture, 1985
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fredrick Hart “Light Whispers” Acrylic Sculpture, 1985
Signed in Script 'Hart' copyright 1985 & Inscribed AP XXV/LX
Frederick Hart (American, 1943-19...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary 'Brick' Sculpture Hand Crafted Amber Crystal by Ghirò Studio
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
THE ONE, Japanese Samurai Sculpture in Solid Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Japanese sculpture made in solid brass and titled THE ONE.
The sculpture shows great attention to detail, the brass has aged and has a verdigris patina towards the bottom...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Alien Eye Purple Fluorite Crystal Cluster On Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen: Fluorite Cluster
Weight: 2065 grams
Dimensions: H: 9.7 x W: 23 x D: 11.5 cm
Origin: Loralai District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan
Treatment: N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Pablo Picasso Head Lulù Murano Glass by Badioli
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Lulù, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the famous master glassmaker Badioli. Single work of rare beauty, full of shades of color, ha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
STACKED Sculpture No 5. Made of Salvaged Walnut by Richard Haining Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is Richard's third free-form exploration using his signature STACKED style. As with all of his work, this sculpture was built, sculpted, and finished entirely by hand. To the confusion of many, there is no lathe work involved. The desired profile is defined during the building process. Imagine coil pottery...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany, Hardwood, Wood
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
Resin Egg with Clock Parts on Pierre GIRAUDON Sculpture /Ornament / Paperweight
By Enzo Mari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful resin egg with clock parts inside, remind us to some the resin Oierre Giraudon , the resin is coloring with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Infected Phlem 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
'Rat Dog' Sculpture in Fiberglass by Finn Stone
By Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We love this piece! Number 2 from an edition of 2, the other was sold recently on Saatchi online, and honestly we don't mind rat dog hanging around, he eats no...
Category
2010s English Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Autumn Pear, Bronze Sculpture with Textured Golden Surface on Concrete Base
By Mary Block
Located in Chicago, IL
An oversized bronze pear sits upon a concrete base in Mary Block's unique work entitled Autumn Pear. This one of a kind bronze sculpture is perfect in its imperfect shape as only nat...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cement, Bronze
Potion Bottle by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 24 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investig...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Alone, Set of Three TOTEM Sculptures, Bronze, Figurative, Tribal Influence
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three bronze totems on base, Tribal influence sculpture by Steve Turner. This minimal sculpture was first carved in wood then cast in bronze. The w...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Amber D:40cm Glass, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan).
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Glass vs. Plastic collection, "Feminine Ruben" coral pink organic sculpture
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 obsessive process created by...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Modern Art Figure Sculpture by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese. Homage to Kokoschka
Located in Chicago, US
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese. Homage to Oskar Kokoschka.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Mexican Sculptor-Artist Ramiz Barquet - 3 Dancing Bronze Whales Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Ramiz Barquet 1920-2010 (Mexican) Cetaceans (Whales) circa 1978 in Bronze on cylinder wood shaped base. Puerto Vallarta artist Ramiz Barquet, captures three swimming or dancing abstr...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Feliciano Béjar Glass, Steel and Brass Magiscope Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Signed Vintage Feliciano Béjar Table Magiscope objec d'art.
The Mexican artist and sculpture Feliciano Béjar has handcrafted beautiful decorative pieces of industrial glass, ...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Brass
'Small Skull & Horn after Orvieto V', bronze by Jack Zajac
By Jack Zajac
Located in Dallas, TX
Having been awarded the prestigious Rome Prize by the American Academy in 1954, California artist Jack Zajac (born 1929) moved to Italy. Inspired by the goats and sheep he found in t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Delibertad 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
Murano blown glass terrier dog sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
The terrier dog sculpture is made of blown and stapled Murano glass mixed with gold dust, then colored red and white on the eyes, tongue, and nose.
The object is attributed to Ercol...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Slag Glass
A Pair of Marble Tropical Fish By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tropical tessellated marble fish by Maitland Smith USA. In both Creme and Emperodor marble with brass eyes. In very good condition. Video and im...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Sandro Sculpture Bulb Pyramid Vintage Artwork Conceptual Decor
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the Sandro Sculpture Bulb Pyramid, a captivating artwork that combines vintage beauty with conceptual design. This unique sculpture is a harmonious composition of stunning vintage bulbs...
Category
2010s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Robert Lee Morris "Sail" Brass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Sail" 1980's, Brass, Signed Verso
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Leaf Centerpiece Sculpture #3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bronze leaf centerpiece sculpture is handmade by a French artisan. Please see our additional listings of this design as they are all unique. Amazing details and aged finish...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Plaster mannequin by Christian Dior.
Located in Lugo, IT
Plaster mannequin by Christian Dior.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gesso
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...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
Jianhua Liu for Daum, "Souvenir d'Amour" Figurative Sculpture, Contemporary Art
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb sculpture by Jianhua Liu for the French Daum manufacture titled "Souvenir d'Amour" (Memory of Love). Representation of a woman with its upper body missing laying on a metal plate. The glass sculpture is fused to the plate. Signed by the manufacture and artist and numbered 007/125. Comes with a plaque with the name of the manufacture, artist, sculpture and edition number. The original box is also present but has significant wear.
Sculpture in very good condition, slight use to the metal plate.
Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) and ( H x L x l ) :
- Ensemble : 10 x 45
- Glass Paste Sculpture : 9 x 38 x 18
Secure shipping.
Liu Jianhua...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Irrevocable Moment - Bronze Still Life with Bat and Apple on Mosaic Bronze Base
By Mary Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Mary Block
Irrevocable Moment
bronze
5.50h x 9w x 5d in
13.97h x 22.86w x 12.70d cm
MBK008
This piece may be placed indoor only. The nail pinning the bat is mild steel. Pins holding...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s abstract bronze sculpture -hippopotamus head skull.
In the style of Alberto Giacometti
Unsigned
25 H x 12 W x 3 D.
Preowned good original vintage unrestored condition.
Original...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ciotola in rame smaltato produzione Studio Cellini
By Paolo De Poli, Laurana
Located in Lugo, IT
Ciotola in rame smaltato.
Produzione Studio Cellini Pesaro.
Difetti come da foto
Grazie
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando
By Venini, Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Time Hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Enameled Resin and Metal Pop Art Sculpture in Sunflower Yellow, Bubble Gum Pink
Located in New York, NY
This idiosyncratic and powerful sculpture, with its vibrant color scheme and dynamic form, encapsulates all of the energy of pop on an intimate scale. The enamel green base with blac...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore
(American, 1905-1999)
A from-life plaster bust of American composer Rudolph Gruen, circa 1930s.
10 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 20 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Brass Pyramid Triangle Tall Modernist Sculpture With Hole Design
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly arresting vintage modernist brass pyramid sculpture has been professionally polished. It is in a combination of a tall pyramid and triangle form and has 7 random purposeful holes in the front of different sizes. It was so well made at the time. This is a most unusual sculpture...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modern Steel Sculpture "Lunar Eclipse" by Charlie Eckhardt
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing a captivating sculpture “Lunar Eclipse” by renowned Oklahoma artist Charlie Eckhardt, a true masterpiece that captures the essence of imag...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Dodo 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.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Sin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture, Stone Sculpture Representing the Oeil Oudjat.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, stone sculpture representing the Oeil Oudjat.
Magnificent reproduction of a sandstone amulet, hand-carved by our craftsmen, representing an Oudjat, a protective symbol in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
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