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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Robert Lee Morris "Little Stack" Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Little Stack" 1980's, Hammered Brass, Signed Verso
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano Shoko (B. 1957). This airy piece is unconventi...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Itzik Ben Shalom Bronze Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Itzik Ben Shalom Bronze Sculpture
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hermanos Calavera Traicionera in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Nankong Totem Sculpture #3 Large
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
American Abstract Expressionist Glass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Abstract Expressionist Glass Sculpture
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Female Nude Glass Sculpture by Venini & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Female nude glass sculpture made by Venini & Co. deep purple glass, iridescent.
Marked: Venini Murano, Alma Angelo 1939 (acid stamp).
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Dan Murphy
By Dan Murphy
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular presence with this Ribbon Sculpture by Dan Murphy. Unique design with 5 fanned ribbons encircled by a 2 ribbon swirl. Beautiful polished steel set on lucite base.
Cur...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Abba" Boot Sculpture Made by Swedish Artist Gertrud Alfredsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Contemporary ceramic "Abba" Boot sculpture, made by Swedish artist Gertrud Alfredsson. Best featured on a table, desk or shelf, for anyone looking for something fab with a twist.
...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Setter Dog Ceramic centerpiece with golden seven Handmade in Italy New 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This small family-run contemporary artisan workshop is housed in a historic 19th century building, formerly the site of an old bread oven, renovated at the beginning of the twentieth...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,325 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Abstract Sculpture Bronze & Patina
Located in Queens, NY
Modern Abstract Sculpture Bronze & Patina
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Organic Form Glass Sculpture Nils Lou
By Nils Lou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1932 - 2013.
Original artwork.
Mr. Lou was a professor, author and potter.
This is rare piece of his to come up for sale.
Made of handblown glass with a beautiful blue hue, embedded ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Jaime Hayon for Baccarat Faunacrystopolis light blue crystal bird 2020
By Jaime Hayon, Baccarat
Located in Paris, IDF
This blue crystal bird, created by Jaime Hayon for Baccarat in 2020, is part of the Faunacrystopolis collection. This remarkable piece embodies Baccarat's characteristic elegance and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Vintage William P. Katz Abstract Carved Marble Sculpture Signed WPK
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage William P. Katz Abstract Carved Marble Sculpture Signed WPK
Offered for sale is an original abstract carved marble sculpture thought to be a self-portrait by American artis...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mounted Walnut and Aluminum Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mounted walnut and aluminum sculpture. The rectangular hand-carved wood sculpture with an aluminum cap and thin edge aluminum base is mounted to a clear resin base to give a floating...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Marble Sculpture Titled "Desert Flower" by Marcia Mitchell Reese
Located in Denton, TX
Marble sculpture titled "Desert Flower" mounted on a Melame and stainless steel base "by Marcia Mitchell Reese.
The sculpture measures 37" high by 10" wide, the base measures 11" wi...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
Dodo Bird Stone Sculpture
Located in Branford, CT
Dodo bird sculpture. Mounted on base. Carved stone with marble beak and feet.
H 15-1/4" W 10" D 10".
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Torch Cut Steel Leopard Sculpture by James Bearden, Orange and Black Enamel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Table Top torch cut steel sculpture by James Bearden. This is the only Leopard sculpture he has done. Condition is excellent with any imperfections as intended by the artist. Acquire...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Modern Italian "Aphrodite" Torso Chalcedony Art Glass Sculpture by, Dino Rosin
By Dino Rosin
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fantastic and very sensual Italian Modern hand blown "Aphrodite" art glass sculpture by legendary glass maestro Dino Rosin decorated with swirling multicolor accents known as "chal...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Life-Size Ceramic Female Sculpture by Eva Stettner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Raku-fired ceramic female nude sculpture by Eva Stettner. The female sculpture is constructed of sections of ceramic that’s low fired ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass. Modernist design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass.
Modernist design. Art glass in yellow and orange, ball in clear glass with inner air bubbles.
1970s
In perfect condition.
Dimens...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Volcan Lamp by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Volcan lamp by Alberto Vitelio
Material: fiberglass, resin, polyurethane paint.
Dimensions: H 187 x W 50 x D 30 cm.
Alberto Vitelio was born in Santiago de Chile in 1990, in a newly installed democracy after 17 years of military-civic dictatorship. The cultural blackout, persecution, and censorship of this period endowed the artistic scene with a profoundly dissident and anti-establishment voice. From 1990 onwards, art in Chile remained on the margins, while the territory became the laboratory for Milton Friedman...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
$14,410 / item
“Maison #1, ” by Lucien Petit
By Lucien Petit
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Wood fired.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
James Bearden Large, Intricate, Tabletop Owl Sculpture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large James Bearden owl sculpture in mint condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel
European Studio Ceramicist, Large Unique Figure of Lying Cat, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
European studio ceramicist. Large unique figure of a lying cat. Beautiful glaze in blue-green shades, 1980s.
Measures: 20 x 11.5 cm.
Signed.
In excellent ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Spectacular Italian Sculpture in red Travertine "Roman Warrior" early 20th Cent-
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular Italian Sculpture in red Travertine depicting "Roman Warrior" early 20th century
Measurements: 112cm x 60cm
H: 182cm
very good condition
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Wire Sculptures Depicting Waitstaff
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary black bent wire sculptures depicting a waiter holding drinks and a waiter holding champagne. (in the style of JOHN RISLEY)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Murano Signed Venini Turquoise, Sapphire Blue, Orange Green Rare Glass Sculpture
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
This unbelievable rare vintage glass Italian Murano object or sculpture or glass sword has the most gorgeous colors, signed Venini Murano Itlalia". A piece de resistance. It looks even more amazing in person; the color saturation and brilliance is exquisite. The range of colors are: sapphire blue from the middle to the tip turquoise, emerald green, red, amber/orange, black with gold aventurine, white, etc. Most likely one of a kind. It is fantastic! This could be great displayed in a custom lucite box...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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? ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
$1,714
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Saxophonist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen.
Figure in hand-painted porcelain. Saxophonist from the clown orchestra.
Late 20th century.
Measures: 8 x 3.5 cm.
...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Eva Petric Abstract Mixed Media Etched Artwork, Titled: Earthling #15
Located in Queens, NY
"Contemporary abstract mixed-media artwork of etched and hand colored beige organic forms in acrylic, numbered and signed by the artist. Edition: 1/1 (EVA PETRIC) Similar sculptures:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Paint
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Bassist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen.
Figure in hand-painted porcelain. Bassist from the clown orchestra.
Late 20th century.
Measures: 7 x 5.5 cm.
In e...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Eva Petric Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork, Titled: Web #3
Located in Queens, NY
"Contemporary abstract mixed-media artwork of etched and hand colored organic forms in acrylic, numbered and signed by the artist. (EVA PETRIC)
Individual works listed as:
NWL7082A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1998 Large "L'oiseau I" Kinetic Brass Bird Sculpture, Sarah Landau-Mintz, Paris
Located in Morristown, NJ
Sarah Landau-Mintz (French, b. 1952), "L'oiseau I" (bird). A kinetic sculpture in patinated brass mounted on a granite and oak base. Name placard of the sculptor mounted to base. Lab...
Category
1990s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Brass
Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Red Yellow Murano Glass Mosaic Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art Glass abstract sculpture lamp, a decorative illuminated curved glass panel on a black lacquered metal base, realized as a colorful Mosaic, tones of azu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Robert Lee Morris "Tall Round Sail" Hammered Brass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary sculpture featuring a hammered brass disc mounted on a black metal base titled, "Tall Round Sail," (signed, ROBERT LEE MORRIS, 2018)
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Robert Lee Morris "Corkscrew" Brass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary abstract sculpture comprised of brass discs of graduated size mounted vertically on a curved brass rod anchored in a lucite base, titled, "Corkscrew" (signed, ROBERT LEE...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Robert Lee Morris "Petite Tower" Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Petite Tower" 1980's, Ebony & Brass, Signed Verso
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Eva Petric Abstract Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork, Titled: Webs Series
By Breaad
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 Contemporary abstract mixed-media artworks of etched and hand colored organic forms in acrylic, numbered and signed by the artist. (EVA PETRIC)(PRICED EACH)
Individual wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Paint
Eva Petric Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork, Titled: Web #21
Located in Queens, NY
"Contemporary abstract mixed-media artwork of etched and hand colored organic forms in acrylic, numbered and signed by the artist. (EVA PETRIC)
Individual works listed as:
NWL7082A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Constantin Andréou : "Amour des vagues", unique patinated brass sculpture, 1983
By Constantine Andreou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Constantin ANDREOU (1917-2007) : "Amour des vagues"
Unique patinated brass and bronze sculpture made of several pieces formed, shaped, hammered and...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Pair of Glass Sculptures of a Fish, Murano, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glass sculptures of a fish, Murano, 20th century.
Pair of Murano glass sculptures of a fish, Italian work, 20th century, modern art.
H: 17cm, W: 16cm, D: 7cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Biomorphic Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this unique, large biomorphic ceramic sculpture. It stands an impressive 37.5 inches tall and looks great on the floor, on...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Female and Male Abstract Marble Sculpture by Thomas Wall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990 Female and Male marble sculpture by Thomas Wall.
Hand carved and polished marble sculpture.
Signed on the bottom Thomas Wall 90.
Measur...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
American Wood Sculpture, Mounted on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
American Wood Sculpture, Mounted on Stand
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Robert Lee Morris "Quadruple Vines" Brass and Nickel Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary abstract sculpture comprised of curved and hammered nickel and brass pieces stacked vertically on four brass rods, mounted on black painted wooden base, titled, "Quadrup...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Reindeer
Located in Murano, VE
Santa Claus's reindeer is a blown glass sculpture, created by Roberto Beltrami in Murano glass, a tribute to the Christmas time.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Accolay Mask
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green ceramic mask signed accolay.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,657
Abstract Contemporary Silvered Sculpture by M. Treml, Handcarved, Austria 2018
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Another exclusive contemporary sculpture from Austrian wood artist Markus Treml. This unusual, contemporary sculpture resulted after M. Treml visited an o...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
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
$1,563 / item
Modern Black Flute Column, Pedestal Sculpture, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flute Column, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Flute is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. Flute is a unique design with con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bernard Lombot, French Ceramist, Unique Ceramic Sculpture, Standing Green Man
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernard Lombot, French ceramist, unique ceramic sculpture, standing green man.
Approx. 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Signed BL.
Dimensions: H 25.0 x D 13.5 cm.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Polished Chrome Antlers - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold, sculptural statement with this rare pair of vintage polished chrome antlers. With their fluid, flame-like curves and gleaming mirror finish, these dramatic decorative fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
$1,250 / set
Joel Fisher, Baby Seal with Ball, Bronze Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Joel Fisher, American (1947 - ) - Title: Baby Seal w./ball - Year: 1994 - Medium: Bronze Sculpture. Signature and number inscribed - Edition: A.P. ...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Larry Mohr Abstract Elongated Angled Bronze Sculpture
By Larry Mohr
Located in North Miami, FL
Connected angles, connected points make up this elongated bronze abstract Larry Mohr tabletop sculpture that is signed. It is an abstract sculpture that may have reference to birds i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Claude Lalanne, "Pomme Bouche", A bronze brooch, Arthus-Bertrand, Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Claude Lalanne (1924-2019)
Pomme Bouche
A patinated bronze brooch figuring an apple with a human mouth surmounted with a green patinated leaf next to the apple tail.
Monogrammed « C.L. » and « Lalanne » on the back. With maker’s mark « A-B PARIS ».
Edited by Arthus-Bertrand, Paris, France.
Circa 1990.
Note
This elegant brooch epitomizes the poetic universe of Claude Lalanne.
Mixing human, animal and vegetal elements is one the originalities of the Lalanne creative duo during their decades of collaboration.
Claude & François Lalanne...
Category
1990s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture Matt Black Glazed Ceramic Pedestal or Wall Mounted Unique Piece, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Matt black glazed ceramic sculpture, handmade in Italy by the artist G.Mengoni. The sculpture is mounted on a black painted wooden panel fixed to an adjustable black painted metal pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Swedish Contemporary Art Sculpture in Glazed Earthenware by Gertrud Alfredsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Huge Swedish modern art sculpture by the Swedish artist Gertrud Alfredsson, made of glazed earthenware. Ceramic art is making a great revival in the world of fine arts, and it's doin...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Shelomo Selinger (1928): Anthopomorphic striaght carved sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Shelomo SELINGER (1928-) : Anthropomorphic sculpture
Straight carved pink granit sculpture, uniq piece standing on a massive light brown coloured wood base representing a strange an...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Granite
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