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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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.
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

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Marble

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...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand Blown Murano Glass Sculpture "The Triple Ribbon"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Triple Ribbon" Murano glass sculpture is an extraordinary work of art, handcrafted in Murano, Venice by the world’s most skilled glassblowers. Standing at a commanding 61.5 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain

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,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Nylon

Sculpture, Stone Sculpture Representing a Protective Eye.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, stone sculpture representing a protective eye. Dating from the Hellenistic and Roman eras, and with varying degrees of precision, ex-voto sculptures from Cyprus are commo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Vermeil, Silver

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...
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1980s Israeli Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Pair of Disk Trays, African Walnut, Signed by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of disk trays - African walnut - Signed by Arno Declercq Made in African walnut, sanded and finished with varnish Measures: Large 43 cm wide x 43 cm long x 9 cm high / 17” wid...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Beige Velvet Teddy Bear Lamp with LED by Stefano Giovannoni, 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 Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy Girl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

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Velvet

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...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

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Silver, Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Ceramic Golf Ball "Albatros" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Albetros - Ceramic golf ball handcrafted in white enamel code GB040, measures: H 40.0, Dm 40.0 cm. Finishes: colors glazed or 24 carat gold, platinum or bronze Also available in a...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

11 Erinna Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Erina vase is blown glass, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection. Made in Murano, its hand blown with techniques from m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble Early 20th Century H: 48cm The height is including the base Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

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 ...
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2010s South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Luxury Heart Vase "Abstract". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A. Jablanski Polish Modern Art Crystal Blue/Green Amazing 3D Glass Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular piece of glass art. Sculpture by A. Jablanski. The multi-color (blue, amber, green) piece is amazing from all sides. This piece came from a multi million dollar Rancho ...
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1990s Polish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Crown
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Aqua and Clear Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and fun...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Igor Balbi, Pauly Co.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Acatlán Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Acatlán Candleholder by Onora Dimensions: W 20 x D 15 x H 40 cm Materials: Clay Available in black, white and taupe Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral based slip and burnished using a quartz stone. The “Circo Collection” is a reproduction of Herón Martínez Mendoza...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Viennese Artist Heinz Frank for Woka Lamps, 1989 Lightbulb Lamp, Original
By Heinz Frank, Woka Lamps, Heinz Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Light, invalidated, two bulbs covered with clay and formed by the artists hands. If one measures the energy flow, one will know that the light is on. One Image shows the director of ...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Bronze Sculpture, Woman nude, XXth century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in bronze, Girl with Leaning Leg. Bronze, the young girl rests one foot on a raised form, her chin leaning on her hand — a gesture of quiet reflection. Contact us before o...
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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
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20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Limited Edition Resin Sculpture of a Bondage Girl
Located in London, GB
Resin Erotic Sculpture of a Woman in Bondage Kneeling and Tied Hands In Antique White Finish
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Late 20th Century European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Bonsai "Sakura in Italy", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist. Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist. The Cherry Blossom bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Japanese trees and their flowering. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Mr. B 2001 Designer Toy by Michael Lau in Near Mint Condition
Located in Weesp, NL
Mr. B limited edition of 200 pcs 2001 Art Toy from the Crazy Children series by Michael Lau. Produced by Crazy Smiles. This rare piece comes with it's orig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Paper

Curtis Jere Modernist Table Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Curtis Jere modernist table sculpture. Patinated brass form with a marble base. With original signature.  
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Salvador Dali Leda Low Table, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda low table designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Legs are in a cast varnish brass. Tabletop in brushed and varnished brass. Carrara marble egg on top. Measures: 51 x 190 x 61 H.cm During the ‘thirties in Paris, Salvador Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends involved in the application of art to varied disciplines, above and beyond the study of pure pictorial art. Jean-Michel Frank, a furniture maker and decorator of recognized prestige in the Paris of those years, was on very good terms with Dalí and together they worked on several ideas. The Bracelli lamp which we present here is a Classic design after Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working, adopted by Dalí for his house at Portlligat. Amongst Dalí ’s specific furnishing projects, and constituting another for his curriculum vitae as a designer, may be counted the garden furnishings...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Hand-Built Matte Pink Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Spore Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary sculptural ceramic floor lamp has a trumpet shaped double-layered ceramic body in a matte pink glazed finish on a hand-...
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2010s North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Curtis Jere Brass Ship Sculpture, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere brass ship sculpture, signed. This ship sculpture by Curtis Jere is welded. Nice item for a collector.
Category

1970s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bonnie Config 3 Contemporary Linear LED Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 140cm/55"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Tall Figurative Bronze Sculpture attr. to Aharon Bezalel, Surrealist Nude Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Figurative Bronze Sculpture attr. to Aharon Bezalel, Surrealist Nude Statue reminiscent of sculptures by Diego Giacometti. This surrealist bronze is a figure of a female and s...
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20th Century Israeli Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Vintage Romeo Rega Brass Large Pyramid Step Box Sculpture Desk Accessory Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and very special heavy large vintage brass stepped pyramid box and or sculpture designed by Romeo Rega is Italian and now rare. This is from the 70s. It is unmarked but ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rein Pendant 20"
Located in Glen Cove, NY
Leather straps pass through slots that are hand carved into this spun-metal dome. The straps provide structural suspension while also allowing electrical cables to pass through – ill...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rein Pendant 20"
Rein Pendant 20"
$4,700 / item
Anodized Aluminium Sculptural Room Divider / Sculpture
Located in toronto, CA
Modular sculptural divider, use one or link them together to create a beautiful installation. The sculpture itself has slight movement to create bea...
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2010s North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

African Vintage Statue Mama Africa Masai , Limited Edition
Located in Milano, IT
A splendid resin statue made by an unknown artist, in a limited edition. There is a label under the brass base specifying the edition number of the statue (1399/2000). This statue r...
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Early 2000s Central African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

1967 Contemporary Alessandro Tagliolini Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Alessandro Tagliolini
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Rare Contemporary Steel Sculpture by Alessandro Tagliolini! 🎨 Dive into the world of exquisite artistry with our latest addition – an extraordinary steel sculpture crafted by th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block White Statuary Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of white statuary marble. Dimensions: D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

Hermes - Mint Green - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Contemporary Paolo Giordano Hermes abstract sculpture concrete cement cast grey Hermes is concrete sculpture. It's part of a large work that is also photographic: 'Digital Journey i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

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Concrete, Cement

Little Fractal Neon Table Sculpture in Translucent Glass Neon by Dace Sūna
Located in Geneve, CH
Little Fractal Neon Table Sculpture in Translucent Glass & Neon by Dace Sūna Dimensions: D 18 x W 19 x H 21 cm. Materials: Glass and neon gas. Each piece is individually crafted, s...
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2010s Latvian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Other

Marble Plinth or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A substantial light gray marble plinth for sculpture, etc., for use as a bookend, in the Modern or Minimalist style, circa late-20th century. Very...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #06
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Rainbow", Murano Glass centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fusing...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Zig Metal Clock by Seccose “Clocky Clock”
By Gaspare Cairoli, Seccose
Located in San Diego, CA
Graphic and high design piece by Seccose. The metal frame is bent to create an effect on profile. The piece is powered coated in a unique orange red color, finished with a plexiglass...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Sculpture – Unique Aged Brass Artistic Design by Unsim
Located in Warszawa, PL
The Fluid Series Sculpture, crafted using the sand-casting technique, features a looped silhouette that captures the gentle flow of liquidity frozen in time. Its continuous, circular...
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2010s Polish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, ivory lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—striking the perfect balance b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ron Schmidt Wall Sculpture Iron, Nail Brass Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern iron, brass and nail Brutalist wall sculpture by Ron Schmidt circa 1960's. Fan pinwheel pattern. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 3.5" d...
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1960s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1960 Giacomo Benevelli Modernist Cast Polished Aluminum Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Giacomo Benevelli 1969 Cast Polished Aluminum Sculpture "6/12 James Benevelli 1969"
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Collection of 5 Modern Geometric Vessels Handcarved Rough Textured Planes Linear
Located in Bronx, NY
"Collection of Vessels — No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6" J.M. Szymanski 2024 Vessels No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 make up this unique collection. Designed to be displayed together. Mathematically designe...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Set
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

Wood

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