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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 20.3 x H 45.7 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and num...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 20.3 x H 34.4 cm.
Materials: Colorado Calacatta Honed marble.
Marble detail will vary. Un...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Warbble Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Warbble Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 10 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 25.4 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Marble.
Other marble options are available. Please contact ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 22.9 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numb...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 17.8 x W 25.4 x H 83.8 cm.
Materials: Painted black hard maple.
Sculptures will be signed and n...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Particolare Scultura "Anatomica" in marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura su marmo carrara, anatomia umana, scultura anatomica, scultura anatomia, scultura memento, scultura italiana, scultura made in italy
ParticoIare e unica scultura rappresenta...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 35.6 x H 53.3 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Kamiya-Huci Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 24.1 x H 17.8 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom o...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 28 x H 39.4 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom of ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
2 Horses, Silver Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently painted.. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done without any mold. Ha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Lucite Sculptures in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Lucite Sculptural Circles in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Nice colors of purples and blues. Spheres are highly polished and in nice shape. They are dated and signed,...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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
White and Pois 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
Dark Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely 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
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #3
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Horse, White, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely 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
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
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 43.2 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Finished with a soft matte water-based la...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique Mid Century bronze and natural stone sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere.
The curved and dynamic shape made of bronze lands on a solid base made of pink natural stone....
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Emese’s Dream Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Emese’s Dream Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 14 x W 28 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
First edition currently available in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Petite 2 Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite 2 Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 19.05 x H 43,2 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
“Petite” made not so petite. Sculptures will be signed and dated. Please contac...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ash
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
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #2
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
New Screen in Resin and Fiberglass in Gold
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Screen
General information
Dimensions (cm): 327 x 49 x 211
Dimensions (in): 128 x 19.3 x 83.1
Weight (kg): 72
Weight (lbs): 158.7
Materials and Colors
Structure: Resin reinforced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Urbmon 102 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Urbmon 102 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: W 40 x H 119,4 cm.
Materials: Ebonized oak.
Chandler McLellan
I was born in 1993 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am a t...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies attached with magnet.
Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
"Composition 202.3" Cubist Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Composition 202.3" is a captivating cubist/abstract mixed media sculpture by Dan Schneiger, dating from circa 2020. The sculpture is a harmonious assembly of wood, foam core, plaste...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Foam, Resin, Plaster, Paint, Wood
Large Daum Sculpture by the American Artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century.
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Daum sculpture by the American artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century.
Sculpture in pâte de cristal from Daum France by American artist Dan Dailey, 20th century.
h: 31cm, w: 66...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Murano Glass "Love Knot" Table Sculpture in Black, White & Clear Glass
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Murano Glass Abstract Free From, Swirl Black & White Sculpture. Featuring hand blown, curved, figure eight shape with twist top in Black, White and Transparent Murano glass, ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: W 35 x H 119,4 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Various sizes are available by commission. Price will depend on size. 119,4...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern Glass Cube Paperweight, 1980's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Postmodern Glass Cube Paperweight, 1980's
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs
Circa 1970s
Of larger size and scale, a unique well cast, highly detailed bronze of four tree frogs in situ, balanced...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Golden Dragon Black Crystal Faberge Objet d'Art
By Fabergé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome art object.
Jet black crystal with raised 24 karat gold gilding and dots.
Engraved on the bottom "No 272 T Faberge" from an edition of 750.
Small blemish at the base, missin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 35.6 cm.
Materials: Cast in bronze with white patina.
This patina can react strongly to the light i...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Topography Gen I Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen I Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 10 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 25.4 x H 40,1 cm.
Materials: Hard maple.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Maple
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Drop Art Height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture DROP ART by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Italian modern abstract organic sculpture in terracotta, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern abstract organic sculpture in terracotta, 1970s
Round base sculpture in glazed and painted terracotta. The subject takes up abstract organic shapes: in fact it recalls...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Iloveu by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture ILOVEU by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Riccardo Scarpa : "Le Couple", Plâtre Originale/ Original Plaster, 1975
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo Scarpa (1905-1999) : "Le couple" / "The couple"
Grande sculpture cubisante à la silhouette épurée représentant un couple enlacé, les mains jointes / Tall cubist sculpture...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Unique Ceramic Hyena and Monkey sculpture made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Hyena and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Petros Hand sculpted by Mpilo.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Michael Lau Crylon Maharishi and Nike
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the extraordinary world of collectible art with the exclusive Art Toy set crafted by the legendary Michael Lau to commemorate Gardener’s 7th birthday. This remarkable set, ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Baccarat Crystal Turtle Sculpture/Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Turtle sculpture/paperweight. It depicts a turtle with an oval shaped clear crystal carapace, head, legs and neck. I...
Category
20th Century French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Hand Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display Functional Art
Located in Miami, FL
Hand Built Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Hand Jewelry Display
Offered for sale is a handmade functional art ceramic hand that is signed and dated by Rexx Fischer. The hand is both a fun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Austin Productions Henry Moore Style Seated Family
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Austin Productions Henry Moore Family on Bench. Plaster cast with a bronze finish. Shows a few paint chips, but overall looks good with no major chips or cracks.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Nude Unraveling Torso Composite Sculpture, 2006
Located in New York, NY
Nude Male Unraveling Torso, Black Patinated Composite Sculpture, 2006, stamped and dated "TMS 2006" to reverse. 13" H x 8.5" W x 6.5" D.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Unique Ceramic Kingfisher and Monkey sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Victor Hand sculpted by Matrinah.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
'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
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Stretch by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century abstract sculpture Stretch by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy. Measure: 40 cm height.
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
By Hastings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
21st Century Sculptural Table Lamp V. MARS by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st century sculptural table lamp V. MARS by Fantôme
Patinated bronze,
Stylised female character,
Gold plated brass reflector,
h. 37.8’’ x 18.5’’,
Numbered 4/8,
Signed, delivered w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wiseman Ceramics, Rhino Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Rhino Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. Part of the prestigious Big Five Collection, this captivati...
Category
2010s South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Kenzo" Geometric Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Kenzo" sculpture by Dan Schneiger stands as a refined exploration of cubic and geometric forms, crafted in the year 2021. Composed of wood, foam core, plaster, and resin, and fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint, Foam
Interzone Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Interzone" is a commanding brutalist / abstract mixed media sculpture by Dan Schneiger, created circa 2015. This piece, like many of Schneiger's works, features an intricate amalgam...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plaster, Wood, Paint
Life-Size Italian seated Dog Majolica Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica Ceramic white dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of majolica ceramic, hand pain...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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