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Modern Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Kong XS Gorilla Dark Gold Velvet Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Velvet

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

Organic Curvy Aura Reclaimed Wood Sculpture with Steel Base by CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Aura 2018 by CEU L 110.2" - W 29.5"" x H 90.6" Reclaimed wood sculpture with steel base. One of a kind. An airy piece of reclaimed Suar wood with steel base. This sculpture is on...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

One-of-a-kind Blue and Gold Sculpture of a Horse Rider Girl with Golden Hair
Located in London, GB
This striking, one-of-a-kind sculpture is handcrafted from hard plaster fragments using a technique unique to the artist. Each piece is randomly selected, laid out, and intuitively ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Jute, Acrylic, Fiberglass, Plaster

Robert Lee Morris Hammered Nickel Plates Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, Wall Hanging, 1980's, 36 Hammered Nickel Plates, Signed Verso.
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Nickel

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #32, 2017 - 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #32 was made in 2017 - 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with white glaze, black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Italian Modern Black and Red Murano Glass Pair of Fountain Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind pair of sophisticated sculptural floor lamps, custom-made in Murano glass, the exclusive blown stem of the highest quality in textured black Murano glass is worked with red streaks in the glass, the illuminated central bowl containing black glass scrolls and many fine red glass rods rising like sprays of water in a fountain, the raised central element in black Murano glass also contains light that illuminates the red glass finial...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Copper Metallic Teddy Bear Lamp with LED, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giova...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Wooden Chess Pieces, Linden Wood, Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitious...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rae Concrete Sculpture by Fransje Gimbrere
Located in Geneve, CH
Rae Concrete sculpture by Fransje Gimbrere 3D Woven Hanging/Standing Sculpture Dimensions: L 70 x W 70 x D 25 cm Materials: Glass fibre, recycled pape...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Paper

Guy Lartigue sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie sculpture de Guy Lartigue représentant une femme alanguie et un faune dansant. Cette sculpture reposant sur un socle en comblanchien est un projet de fontaine acheté directeme...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Set of 3 Abstract Driftwood Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Abstract Driftwood Sculptures
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Terra Side Table by Papier Langackerhäusl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Terra Side Table W550 D600 H600 mm A deep impression. Textured, hemispherical vessels of handmade paper in various sizes shapes and colors. Suit...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Parchment Paper

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

Sculpture of an Angel, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an Angel, reproduction in composite material, XXth century, interior and exterior decoration. Sculpture of an Angel, high quality contemporary production for interior a...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

The Sable and Rabbit rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable & Rabbit Rider Sculpture Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This whimsical ceramic sculpture features a wide-eyed rabbit clutching the curled horns of a graceful sable antelope,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

San Pacific 13" Handblown Glass Parrot
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Murano style art glass by San Pacific. The figure depicted is a parrot that has an applied beak. Very Good Vintage- Near Excellent
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Cast Lucite Modern Futuristic Acrylic Sculpture by Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Mysterious and unique cast lucite sculpture "The Things that go Through You" by New Jersey based artist, Karen Brown. A female torso is surrounded by curved orange rods, all of which...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Set of Four Spheres circa 1990 Chromed Metal signed by Diego Matthai
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic set of four spheres circa 1990 chromed metal by Diego Matthai in perfect vintage conditions. The three spheres inscribed 'Mattai'.
Category

1990s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Crystal Leaded Glass 7" Modern Mallard Duck Figurine Sculpture B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crystal Leaded Glass 7" Modern Mallard Duck Figurine Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4.5" H x 7" W x 4" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Cast Lucite Acrylic Futuristic Sculpture "Damocles" by Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and unique cast lucite sculpture "Damocles" by New Jersey based artist Karen Brown. This piece is a modern take on the ancient Roman parable, the...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Asian Nude
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

Small White Lacquered Metal Statue of a Stork Looking Back and Down
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful boho chic small metal stork grooming itself freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your Palm Beach and Boho Chis inspired decor. See our collection of stork statues...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Nina by Antonia Campi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antonia Campi (1921-2019) was an Italian artist and ceramicist. Campi studied sculpture under Italian sculptor Francesco Messina at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. Th...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Sculpture Black Contemporary Geometric Totem Brutalist Wood Paper Pulp
Located in Seville, ES
TERRITORIO 2.3.74 - V We worked with paper pulp for the first time a few years ago. We were testing ways of optimising the recycled paper until we achieved an almost clay-like pulp t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Fish in stainless steel.
By Reinhard Stubenrauch
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Fish in stainless steel on a base. Lighting object from Reinhard Stubenrauch (Berlin). The blue eyes of glass light up.
Category

1990s German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Abstract Black Metal Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Abstract Black Metal Sculpture
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 7,6 x W 10,2 x H 30,5 cm. Materials: Ebonized ash. Please expect minor differences in wood grain and other naturally occur...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Light Blue Teddy Bear Lamp LED Rechargeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Scorpion 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

2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Blue Lacquered Modern Freeform Abstract Wave Round Statue Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage modern, abstract freeform round statue. This has been newly lacquered in a vibrant blue, black base. Dimensions: 23 H x 19 W x 8 D.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer

White Marble Sculpture of a Reclining Lion in the Taste of Ancient Egypt.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White marble sculpture of a reclining lion in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century. A white marble sculpture of a reclining lion in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century. H: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Stylized Ceramic Swans by Waylande Gregory, circa 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale ( 18"L) ceramic swan sculptures by Waylande Gregory. Brown/gray with gold paint and sgraffito stylized and typical of Gregory's work, circa 1940s, signed Waland...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Twisted Lucite Sculpture by Shlomi Haziza
Located in Denton, TX
Haziza started as a painter and later began to explore new mediums. He ran a small studio in his hometown. Later on he started his journey to Los Angeles. Which in turn, presented a ...
Category

20th Century North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Pair of Large Brass Fish Sculptures by Curtis Jere
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual fish sculptures by C. Jere, 1981. Polished brass, alabaster bases. Each measures approximately 19" L. and pivots 360 degrees.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Adolf Odorfer Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Pre-Columbian influenced carved wood and painted sculpture by Austrian born ceramic artist, painter and sculptor Adolf Odorfer. Odorfer settled in Fresno, CA after leaving Vienna and...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Rock Sculpture #6 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Rock Sculpture #6 by David Haskell. Ceramic sculpture with blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Brass Signed Woman Seated Vintage Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely brass vintage limited edition brass abstract sculpture of a seated woman is signed but not legible and it is numbered 21 /100. It is great from all angles and makes a great desk or cocktail table accessory...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

"China Cabinet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gaudí Batlló 2 Door Knob by Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaudí Batlló 2 Door Knob by Antoni Gaudí Dimensions: D8 x H4 cm Materials: Brass Before reissuing Gaudí’s furniture, BD, together with the archit...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Abstract and Figurative Marble Hand-Carved Sculpture on a Granite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract and Figurative Marble Hand-Carved Sculpture on a Granite Base Offered for sale is an abstract and figurative hand-carved marble sculpture raised on a granite base. The scu...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Marble

Large and Rare American Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Larry Mohr
Located in Queens, NY
Large and Rare American Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Larry Mohr
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Crystal Glass 16" Abstract Fish Sculpture Statue Signed to Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Crystal Glass 16" Abstract Fish Sculpture Statue Signed to Base, Item features has an illegible signature to base (image 7). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 16...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Crystall Wall Piece by Andredottir & Bobek
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystall wall piece by Andredottir & Bobek Dimensions: W 320 x H 450 cm Materials: Reused Foam/mattress and Jesmontite Hardner in Color Purple/Pink Fade Artificial Nature is a c...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Foam

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture with Cast Bronze Pestle, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic Crucible sculpture was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, fired with bronze...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small White Lacquered Metal Statue of a Stork Looking Up and Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful boho chic small metal stork looking up freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your Palm Beach and Boho Chis inspired decor. See our collection of stork statues...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Freevolle Sculpture Feminine Table Lamp, silver raffia art silvered glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The timeless “Made-in-Italy” celebrates the graceful Italian manufacture and offers new life expression at the Maison Sabrina Landini. Creativity explores ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Essenza sculpture A sculptural work of art that will make a unique addition to any sophisticated tabletop of a contemporary interior, this creation by Laab pays tribute to the anc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Cluster Of Elongated Forest Green Chlorite Quartz Crystals From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Chlorite Quartz Cluster Weight: 48 grams Dimensions: H: 12 x W: 7 x D: 3 cm Treatment: None Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Provinc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

Ceramic Rhino And Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Royal Rhino with Leopard Skin and Monkey, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Mpilo and h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Victor Zaikine Vintage Bronze Senusal Sculpture Titled Lovers Embrace
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage sensual bronze vintage sculpture by Victor Zaikine is wonderful from every angle. The lovers embrace surrounding the bowl of life. ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

Modern American Bear Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern, American Bear Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C. A signed, dated, and numbered limited edition tabletop sculpture titled Am...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Livio Seguso, Murano. Colossal and Impressive Art Glass Sculpture
Located in København, Copenhagen
Livio Seguso, Murano. Colossal and impressive art glass sculpture in smoked glass on a black base and a glass ball in light purple. 1970s/1980s Signed. In perfect condition. Di...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Reclining figure sculpture
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sculpture of a reclining figure of an abstract female nude. The substantial piece is 70cm long, hand crafted, molded and cast in a mix of resin and bronze powder, which...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Portafoto xl attribuito a Giò Ponti per Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Splendido portafoto xl attribuito a Gio Ponti per Fontana Arte. Ottime condizioni. E' composta da due vetri con due viti in acciaio rotonde a vista Grazie
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Bicolor Double Terminated Smoky Blue Quartz Crystal With Albite
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information: Specimen Type: Smoky Blue Quartz Crystal with Albite Weight: 36 grams Dimension: H: 5.8 x W: 3.2 x D: 3.2 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara District, Kunna...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

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

Reclining Lady Composite Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Reclining Lady Composite Sculpture
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Robert Lee Morris "Sail" Brass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Sail" 1980's, Hammered Brass, Signed Verso.
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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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