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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alioth Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1983. The Venetian glass vase features blue fusions and black threads. Signed on the base. Ettore Sottsass was b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

"NUR" bust with semi-gloss black enamel finish
Located in Treviso, IT
A fascinating handcrafted sculptural work celebrating feminine beauty. "Nur" is part of a liimited first edition made in Italy according to the strictest craftsmanship techniques. Th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Jablanski Poland Modern Blue/Green Crystal Glass Sculpture Signed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a gorgeous piece of hand blown glass signed by the artist, A. Jablanski. The colors of green, amber and blue combined are stunning. From a multi-million dollar Indian Wells e...
Category

1990s Polish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Marine 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

MIGUEL FERNANDO LOPEZ (MILO) - Bronze Rugby Player - Portugal - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
MIGUEL FERNANDO LOPEZ (MILO) - Vintage rugby player bronze sculpture on marble base - signed - Portugal - late 20th century. Good vintage condition - no ...
Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1980s Signed Lucite Geometric Triangular Sculpture by Walter Prosper
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large 1980s triangular Lucite sculpture by Walter Prosper. This impressive piece displays a clean, modern aesthetic with deeply cut linear bevels which capture light and a moment fr...
Category

1980s North American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Miguel Berrocal La Maja Bronze Sculpture, Spain, 1978
Located in Barcelona, ES
La Maja sculpture by Miguel Berrocal, Spain, 1978. Bronze puzzle sculpture with 11 pieces and cast iron base, include the original book. Limited edition of 1000 units, signed and num...
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Circular/Organic Shape Coffee Table Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 7 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Cut from ⅜” solid steel, these abstract shapes work together to create a contemporary design that is both unique and luxurious. Finished with a n...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Signed Feliciano Bejar Green Cut Glass Sculpture, circa 1990
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cut glass and brushed aluminum table sculpture by Feliciano Béjar (1920-2007), Mexico, 1990's. His art sculptures dating from the 1960's through 1990's uses glass ground with either...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Batman, Natural Height Sculpture in Black Marble
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of black marble, natural height sculpture, one of a kind piece. It is a unique piece for collectors. Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 170 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Sculpture Pescado Model by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture designed by Matteo Cibic and produced by Superego Editions, 50 pieces limited edition. Signed and numbered. Biography Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, on Oct...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Seletti "Limited Gold Edition" Porcelain My Robot
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Nino Caruso, Abstract sculpture in glazed ceramic, Italy, 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Nino Caruso ( Tripoli 1928 - Rome 2017 ) Abstract Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic. 1974, Signed and dated under the base. Italian ceramist, sculptor and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly. Designed by James Houston in 1966. Model No. 2011. Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Harley-Davidson Santa Design Centerpiece Handmade in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a funny revisiting of the Harley-Davidson myth. Santa Claus is riding this famous bike bringing his famous Christmas gifts. Our designer creates these pieces completel...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Coffee Table Unique Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 14 - Coffee Table J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 An abstract form moves organically through this unique work of art. The form ends in legs that “drip” to the floor. Solid 3/8...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror This crystal set measures: 33 wide x 22.25 deep x 10 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Aperture Sconce
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Aperture Sconce
$2,100 / item
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Sculpture Astronaut (Homage a Jules Verne) 1979-1980
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Sculpture Astronaut (Homage a Jules Verne) 1979-1980 Offered for sale is a mechanical puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006) tit...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lauren LED Sconce, 170"H, Handmade Brass, Bronze or Nickel
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2024 Standard size, 30”/76cm Length and 170"/403cm Height Brass, Nickel, and Bronze options are available. This piece is handmade in our Swedish workshop and f...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991
Located in Utrecht, NL
Standing not only as a decorative object but also as an evocation of Scandinavian folk traditions and the artist’s deep respect for nature and craft, this piece is sure to be a lovel...
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

John Rais Blacksmith Mixed Metal Sculpture, United States, 2005
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
John Rais Designer & Blacksmith Mixed Metal Sculpture, United States, 2005. This piece is signed.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bosphore Wall Sconce in Yellow (Large Size) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes.
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Studio Murano Glass Female and Male Sculpture by Dino Rosin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990’s Italian studio Murano glass female and male sculpture by Dino Rosin. Stamped Studio Rosin Murano Venezia on the back and hand signed Dino Rosin on the front. Measurements:...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Leather Panther Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Leather black panther sculpture with a nice patina. Great decorative piece for a shelf or living room.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Curtis Jere Brass Wire "Schooner" Table Top Sculpture with Base, 1976
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Signed early version C. Jere 1976 Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Artisan House. Featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Amethyst & Natural Pearl Royal Crown Jewel Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and substantial 18k gold, amethyst and natural pearl pendant. The pendant modelled in gold as a crown is of the very highest quality, the gem is set with five imposing oval fa...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Shlomi Haziza Colorful Lucite Prismatic Modern Table Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shlomi Haziza Colorful Lucite Prismatic Modern Sculpture. Beautiful colors! Square Cube with a drilled out hole sits upon a Clear Lucite Base. Looks good from every angle! Signat...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Bronze Sculpture By Prince Henrik of Denmark, Sirene, 1980's
Located in Kastrup, DK
His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark (Henri Marie Jean André de Laborde de Monpezat), 1934–2018 A small and elegant bronze sculpture, cast in dark-patinated bronze, height 12...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Giant Frog Sculpture in Green Lucite
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing must-have in solid green acrylic, our giant frog looks fab anchoring a tablescape or makes a great focal point in an unused fireplace. Our ov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Roberto Camozzo for Wyland, Tiger Hunting Shark on Base Murano Glass 90s, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
When I saw these pieces I was so happy to have found them as I knew the history of these wonderful pieces very well. There are great maestros and artist from Murano, some are very well known Seguso, Barbini, Tagliapietra. Roberto Camozzo is instead one that very few know. He and his partner Elio Raffaelli...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Night stand model "Xai" by Salvador Dalí 20th century surrealist spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Industrial Wall Sculpture with Cables & Black Wood. Wall Art, In Stock
Located in Middle Grove, NY
This wall hung sculpture by Peter Harrison features a woven basket of stainless steel cable which leaps off the wall nearly 12?. The corners are m...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Dark Grey Big Sphere Vases Bubl by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 dark grey big sphere vases Bubl by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 31,5 / W 14 / H 45 cm Materials: ceramic The Sphere c...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Lion Sculpture, Proud Lion, in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Proud Lion bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti is an lion statue combining strength, serenity, and elegance. This sculpture in bronze captures the quiet majesty of...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Surrealist Nude Unraveling Torso Composite Sculpture, 2005
By TMS
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nude male unraveling torso, done in surrealist style by TMS, dated 2005. Approx. 13.5"high, done with interesting alligator type texture. Made of heavy composite material.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Leon Bronstein Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Modern Sculpture “The Swing”
By Leon Bronstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Leon Bronstein's work is intimate, elegant and graceful. A sculptor of remarkable talent, he explores the power and beauty of relationships, magically transforming the human figure i...
Category

1980s Israeli Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilded Bronze Bird Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking gilded bronze sculpture depicting a bird in flight, finely detailed with textured feathers and dynamic form. Mounted on a solid green marble base, this piece exudes elegance...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Sculpture of Venus in Resin and Metal Base, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Venus in resin and metal base, small model. Venus is the goddess of love, seduction and beauty in Roman mythology. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson
Located in Bronx, NY
Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson A truly unique and original console table crafted from solid wood and be...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Bronze Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, substantial bronze female head bust sculpture on cylindrical wood pedestal base, circa early-20th century or earlier. Artist is un...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Sculpture for Architects by Giò Pomodoro
Located in Milan, Italy
Brass and wood sculpture "Livella" produced in 1970. Numbered and signed Giò Pomodoro. Produced for the company Torno S.P.A. Biography Giò Pomodoro: Brother of the famous sculptor A...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rare Guido Venturini "Lingam" Vase/ Sculpture by Alessi
Located in Highland, IN
This rare and powerful piece by Guido Venturini is the GV20 "Lingam" vase, expertly crafted of porcelain by Alessi in 2002. It is number 75 of an edition limited to only 99. Inspire...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Modern Italian Silver Gilt Vermeil Diamond Malachite Eagle Giaconi & Gioli
Located in London, GB
Large Modern Italian Silver Gilt Vermeil Diamond Malachite Eagle Giaconi & Gioli Italian, c. 1970 Eagle: Height 58cm, width 44cm, depth 22cm Stand: Height 51cm, diameter 29cm Overal...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Vermeil, Silver

Sea Head Coral 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

Vintage Androgynous Granite Stone Head Sculpture
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Expressionless androgynous stonehead and base executed in cut granit. Hard and soft in expression and form at the same time. While the head is executed in a pink/red'ish granite the ...
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Bronze Statue – Horse
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze horse statue, captures the dynamic energy of a galloping stallion in mid-stride. Every muscle, tendon, and curve is carefully sculpted, reflecting both strength and elega...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Contemporary Double Ring Link Sculpture in Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Ring Link Sculpture Smoke Crystal Hand Carved Limited Edition Crystal Inclusions vary Carved using jade carving techniques. Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Vintage 1970s Large Wooden Circus Ball Decorative Object
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Rare and unique handmade Circus acrobatic ball from a former Dutch Circus. This very heavy ball was used by acrobats to walk on top of these balls. Made of thick solid slieces of w...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Beech

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work. Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd century Roman bust. H: 49.5 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

21st Century by D.Palterer Marble Sculpture Garden Vase Carrara White Statuario
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase in white statuario "Vaso Varo" Cambio Vaso Edition Size Pz1: Cm Diameter 38 x Height 13.5 Size Pz2: Cm Diameter 16x Height 30 Designed by Arch.David Palterer.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Woven Wicker Motorcycle by Tom Dixon
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic design by British designer Tom Dixon, this full-scale woven wicker motorcycle was created during his tenure as Head of Design at Habitat in...
Category

1990s English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Sculpture Representing a Statue of Hercules, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a statue of Hercules, 21st century. Sculpture of Hercules in patinated resin, stone base, 21st century. H: 33.5 cm, D: 12 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Malachite Eggs
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of two (2) green Malachite eggs decorative objects, circa 20th century. Malachite egg objects are hand-crafted and polished smooth. A beautiful set, exquisite decorat...
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Eggs
Malachite Eggs
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Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Mizar vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The piece features clear and blue glass with multicolored handles. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino One of the most influential and important figures of the last century, Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No5 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Aluminum Rocket Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum rocket sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #3 – Egg Designs, Africa
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture #3 is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Original Caralarga Wall Wreath in Natural and Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Space Jewelry is meant to decorate and beautify your home the way that an earring or a necklace beautifies your body. Inspired by fringed and braided jewelry made in the same studio,...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Nylon

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