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Small ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
This small sculpture of an African serval cat captures the feline’s quiet elegance and elusive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Donkey Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions
By Massimo Giacon, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Small ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
This small sculpture of an African serval cat captures the feline’s quiet elegance and elusive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Sculpture of Four Round Heads on Singular Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Somewhat cartoonish a large scale ceramic sculpture of four heads resting on a single block form
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Link" abstract geometric ceramic sculpture by Lauren Klenow, 2024, stoneware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Link" by Lauren Klenow 2024 Tabletop ceramic sculpture consisting of two interlocking geometric
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

American Modern Ceramic Gold Glazed, Meditation Figure, Jaru
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Ceramic Gold Glazed, Meditation Figure, Jaru
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
By Leza McVey
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977 Partially glazed stoneware
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #1 was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20, 2014
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20 was assembled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Triglifo Ceramic Sculpture by Superego 2000s
By Superego, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Triglifo is an elegant statuette entirely realized in ceramic as a part of a 12 columns series
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

CAS Vietri Large Ceramic Vase, Artistic Studio Italy Sculpture
By C.A.S. Vietri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and large Ceramic vase , y C.A.S Vietri.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Design Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture "Lady" by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
By Jitka Forejtova
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of ceramic - Designer: Jitka Forejtová - Very good, original
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ivo De Santis for Gil Etruschi Ceramic Elephants Sculpture, Italy
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in San Francisco, CA
collectible ceramic sculpture.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Tony Evans Raku Pottery Green Cat Animal Ceramic Sculpture
By Tony Evans
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a captivating raku pottery cat sculpture by American ceramic artist
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Black Glazed Sculpture Ceramic by Elie Van Damme, Belgium, 1960s
By Amphora, Elie van Damme
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic sculpture by Elie Van Damme for Amphora Belgium, 1960s. Large brutalist ceramic art
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Brown Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture Abstract Form by Hervé Rousseau
By Hervé Rousseau
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Hervé Rousseau Abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture by the french artist. Elegant brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Black Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #4, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #4 was created in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Black Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #7, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Black Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #7 was created
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

American Modern Ceramic Gold Glaze "Intertwined Couple", Jaru
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Ceramic Gold Glaze "Intertwined Couple", Jaru
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian ceramic from 1940 Green glazed horse sculpture Perugia manufacture
By Zulimo Arezzo of Perugia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceramic from 1940 Green glazed horse sculpture Perugia manufacture
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture Group #3, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Crucible Sculpture Group #3 was assembled in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Black Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Nadia Pasquer Mid Century Design
By Nadia Pasquer
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Nadia Pasquer Black asbtract ceramic sculpture by the French artist Signed under the base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture Group #1, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Crucible Sculpture Group #1 was assembled in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Viking warrior french sculpture in ceramic by Talon Giordano 1980s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Viking warrior sculpture in ceramic - Georgette Talon Giordano - 1980s - French ceramics Superb
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Life-Size Ceramic Siamese Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, circa 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Life-Size Ceramic Siamese Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, circa 20th Century Impressed underside. A
Category

1990s European Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carlo Zauli Italian Artist Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Signed Zauli
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic sculpture by Carlo Zauli from the series "Sphere" done in the circa 1970s. Stoneware and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carlo Zauli Italian Artist Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Signed Zauli
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic sculpture by Carlo Zauli from the series "Sphere" done in the circa 1970s. Stoneware and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century "Atlas" Glossy Glazed Ceramic Sculpture Signed 50s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Glossy enamel porcelain sculpture, depicting Atlas holding the world. On the base, engraved
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Grass and Fuente. Sculptures by Aniana Heras: Hand Made Ceramic Art
By Aniana Heras
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Earthy sculptures as spiritual tools—these one of a kind pieces are handmade meditations on balance
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Glazed Ceramic Sculpture nude Woman, Jihokera, 1950 s.
By Jihokera
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage sculpture mode of glazed ceramic. Produced by Jihokera in former Czechoslovakia in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Eleph Joyful Platinum Colored Ceramic Sculpture Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Eleph is a platinum colored glazed ceramic sculpture shaped like an elephant head, from the famous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor
By Cortendorf
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking ceramic figure represents an African warrior poised in a dynamic kneeling position
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Figural Candlestick, Delightful 1950s-Era Ceramic Sculpture with Candleholder
By Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the famous Karlsruhe ceramic works in Germany in the 1950s. She was famous for her approach to glazing
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract stoneware woodfiring ceramic sculpture by ATOI La Borne circa 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (Born in 1987) Abstract woodfiring stoneware ceramic sculpture Realised circa 2010 in La
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mari Simmulson, large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson, unique large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman. Deep red glaze. From the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Moonbulb White Raku Clay Sandy Glaze Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonbulb White Raku Clay Sandy Glaze Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 18 x W
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Original ceramic sculpture by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte, Italy 1970s
By Capodimonte, Giuseppe Armani
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic sculpture "Old man and Boy" by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte made in Italy in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

White ceramic sculpture in Sottsass Mari style
By Flavia Montelupo, Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari
Located in Lugo, IT
White ceramic sculpture in Sottsass Mari style Signature P R Faenza Defects as shown in the photo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted Dog Sculpture, Italy, Late 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Harvey Ceramic Brown Paper Bag Pop Art Sculpture, 1970s
By Michael Harvey
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic pop art crinkled brown paper bag sculpture by Michael Harvey of Canada circa 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture, Curved, Standing Skeletal Spine With Metallic Black Glaze
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This Unique Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture is part of a series of works referencing the spine
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Green Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Maxime Defer circa 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Maxime Defer Realised circa 1970 in France 20th century unique handmade ceramic sculpture by
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage original ceramic sculpture Old Man by Bassano, Italy 1974
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage original ceramic sculpture "Old Man is a drunken" by Bassano made in Italy in the 1974
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Frederic Weinberg – Modernist Life Sized Bird Cage Sculpture with Ceramic Birds
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking life-sized Modernist bird cage sculpture by Frederic Weinberg combines the artist’s
Category

20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Maria Vlandi Ceramic Sculpture Forme Noire Avec Écritures , Greece, 2007
Located in London, GB
Maria Vlandi is a Greek fine art ceramic sculptor who has exhibited internationally. Vlandi
Category

Early 2000s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Meike Falck Nicolaisen, Large Mid-Century German Ceramic Owl Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Meike Falck Nicolaisen, Large Mid-Century German Owl Sculpture, 1960s, Ceramic, in Very Good
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Push Me Pull You Goldene Glaze Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips
Located in Geneve, CH
Push Me Pull You Goldene Glaze Ceramic Sculpture by Stephanie Phillips Dimensions: D 9 x W 35 x x
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Large White Ceramic Bust Sculpture of a Bald Man
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large hand-sculpted bust of a man. Created from white clay, this piece is life-size and depicts a man who stares off into the distance. Measures: 14.75" tall 8.5" deep 7.5" w...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Two Side Modern Ceramic Tile
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful hand painted and glaze ceramic tile painted on two sides, funny subject. Displayed on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted Dog Sculpture, Italy, Late 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
By Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
Zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
By Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura
Category

2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century ORMAC Hand-Painted Ceramic Sculpture Late 40s early 50s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful hand-painted ceramic sculpture depicting a naked girl on a golden base, resting on a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
By Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura
Category

2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Stoneware Clay, Ceramic The Wind of Change Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware Clay, Ceramic The Wind of Change Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska Dimensions: W 31 x
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

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Modern Ceramic Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of modern ceramic sculptures available for sale. Each of these unique modern ceramic sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and metal. Find 3540 antique and vintage modern ceramic sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1347 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Modern ceramic sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern ceramic sculptures made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modern ceramic sculptures over the years, but those made by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Mosche Bianche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Modern Ceramic Sculptures?

Modern ceramic sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,248, while the lowest priced sells for $25 and the highest can go for as much as $191,773.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Modern Ceramic Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between ceramics and sculpture comes down to their purpose and materials. Made out of clay, ceramics are usually functional arts, meaning they serve a purpose beyond mere decoration. Examples include vases, bowls and drinkware. Sculpture is fine art. Sculptors use a wide range of materials, such as stone, wood, clay and plaster, to produce three-dimensional pieces that communicate messages, express thoughts and emotions or tell stories. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of ceramics and sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay is composition. Sculpture clay usually involves synthetic polymers that make it easy to work into highly complex shapes. Although there are various types of ceramic clay, it generally is a mix of kaolin and ball clay, which are less flexible and stretchy. Due to its properties, it can be formed into more basic shapes. Find a variety of ceramics and sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.