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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mirrored and Applied Glass Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
"Uncle Cotton"
Hand-carved and polished mirrored glass sculpture featuring colorful, applied glass spikes on a raw steel base by Jiri Jelin...
Category
2010s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Lladró the Silver Guest Little Figurine in Silver by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Silver glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for The Guest by Lladró Atelier collection with a white base attached to the piece. The Guest is a piece created by Jaime Hayo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró The Lover I Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design and a red heart. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy Collection, this creation arises from the fus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,150 / item
Bronze Sculpture by Studio Glustin at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Gilt bronze sculpture on black marble basement.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Smoke Glass and Chrome Sculpture by Runstadler Studios
By Kurt and Marsha Runstadler, Runstadler Studios
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gray smoked layered glass and polish chrome rotating sculpture by Kurt and Marsha Runstadler for Runstadler Studios.
Signed @ 1990 Runstadler Studios 5/30
...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Betty Gold abstract geometric wood and gold leaf modern sculpture .
By Betty Gold 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract geometric wood leaf sculpture, by the well known Texas/California artist Betty Gold.Signed and numbered 10/15 in black ink.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Frank Meisler Rare Vintage Judaica Rabbi Praying Mechanical Sculpture 103/250
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Frank Meisler Rare Vintage Judaica Rabbi Praying Mechanical Sculpture 103/250
This sculpture measures: 4 wide x 5 deep x 9.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Unique Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bronze coupe by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm
Materials: Bronze
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style that he d...
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,590 / item
Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Red Yellow Murano Glass Mosaic Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art Glass abstract sculpture lamp, a decorative illuminated curved glass panel on a black lacquered metal base, realized as a colorful Mosaic, tones of azu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Nico Lamp, Sculptural Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nico is a hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights. The handmade ceramic globes and th...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
TOTEM Sculpture #1 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Cylindrical leaning TOTEM-form, hand built with indentations, green glazes. Artist-signed to underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Acrylic Brick Block Sculpture 1981 by Vasa Mihich #1835
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern acrylic brick sculpture by Yugoslavian artist Vasa Mihich born 1933. Signed and dated 1981 number 1835. Located to Los Angeles in 1960. He ta...
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Seletti "Limited Gold Edition" Porcelain My Spaceship
By Seletti
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
Bronze Sculpture by Jerry Meatyard "Sunglasses", 1978
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting heavy bronze unique sculpture by Jerry Meatyard, "Canned Sunglasses", 1978, signed and dated. Beautiful patina. Jerry Meatyard was born Nov. 25, 1929 in Bloomington-No...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Art Glass "Duel" Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
"Duel"
Abstract organic art glass sculpture featuring opposing layered, hand-polished and carved glass forms by Jiri Jelinek. Delicately balanced with ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Monumental Metal Sculpture by Riis Burwell Studio
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful metal sculpture titled "Entropy," designed by Riis Burwell Studio, ( this sculpture is signed and you can see it in the picture provided). The sculpture is composed of geom...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually.
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$63 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Abbott Pattison Abstract, Bronze Sculpture of Three People Elements, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the great and traditional sculptures by the very well known Chicago artist Abbott Pattison. This particular sculpture is one of he made in Italy, is also signed and ma...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Slate wall sculpture, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Wall plaque in carved slate, produced by L'Atelier as part of the ‘À la manière de’ collection. Work from the 1980s, evoking the cubist aesthetic. Presented in its original box. In g...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Slate
Kong XS Gorilla Dark Gold Velvet Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
$745 / item
2003 Unique Triple Signed Blackball T90 Art Toy NIKE Set by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Get your hands on a truly rare and unique set of urban vinyl with the Michael Lau x Nike Blackball T90 2003 Designer Toy Set. This one-of-a-kind opportunit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Plastic, Paper
Marquetry Balance Board
By Emma Wood
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Each w o o d p o p balance board is meticulously handcrafted in our Black Mountains workshop in the UK. Doubling up as an integral part of any fitness r...
Category
2010s Welsh Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1980
s Modernists Marble Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautifully carved out of one piece of beige marble it seems to have curved steps to a higher level, with some sharp angles plunging into the abyss. Unknown artist 1985.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Signed Chevalier Brass Geometric Abstract Triangle Sculpture French
Located in North Miami, FL
This French arresting vintage 2 part brass abstract geometric signed sculpture is from the 60;s and by Chevalier. It is tall at 18.5" H. The ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists known for creating lovely, unique pieces, all made entirely by hand. This time, they crafted a stunning pumpkin piece featuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Candle Holder in Travertine
Located in Carrara, MS
Candle Holder in Travertine – Natural travertine candle holder, handcrafted in Italy. Warm earthy tones make it a timeless decorative piece.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$215 / item
Aluminum Black Locomotive Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum locomotive sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana history. We had this locomotive sand blasted and powder coated black. Locomotive measures 29" wide, 14" deep with handles and 15" high. Stamped J.E. Burke Co, Fond Du Lac...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Hermanos Calavera, Traicionera in Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
James David Berenson Chromed Bronze and Marble Sculpture Titled "Temperance"
By James David Berenson
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an amazing piece of sculpture by the artist James David Berenson titled "Temperance" that bends the harmonious, poetic, spiritual, moral, and philosophical issues that questi...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Chrome
Clear Modern Sculptural Glass Object Sculpture or Paperweight Table Decor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Modern sculptural glass object. Very heavy. The base is a rounded hexagon shape and very solid. Solid short blunt glass rods protrude from the base. A beautiful sculptural piece to a...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Tropical Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Salt
Pepper Shaker Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop salt & pepper shaker set by Five & Dime. The set features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos in lush green leaves and grass ...
Category
1980s Sri Lankan Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Terra Side Table by Papier Langackerhäusl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Terra Side Table
W550 D600 H600 mm
A deep impression.
Textured, hemispherical vessels of handmade paper in various sizes shapes and colors.
Suit...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Parchment Paper
Important Modern Opaline Glass Vase by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese; Murano, Italy
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpentine Figure Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpentine Figure Sculpture, Signed to Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 10" W x 4...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sheryl C. Benjamin Modern Abstract Carved Onyx Polished Stone Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Modern Abstract Carved Onyx Polished Stone Sculpture on Laminated Pedestal. Approx 40 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Tabletop Bird Sculpture by James Bearden Patinated Steel and Wire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Abstract bird sculpture by James Bearden. Beautifully patinated steel and wire fixed to a wood base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Miguel Berrocal: "Eros", Sculpture-jewel and Perfume - 1994
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006, Spain): "Eros"
Perfume bottle in its original box topped with a sculpture of a male bust with an antique green patina, and 24-carat gold plated fo...
Category
1990s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Sheryl C. Benjamin "The Family" Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Figure Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl C. Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) "The Family" Brutalist Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Figure Sculpture on Laminated Wood Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jonathan Clarke Sand-Cast Aluminum Ewer-Shaped Two-Piece Sculpture, UK, 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jonathan Clarke Sand-Cast Aluminum Ewer-Shaped Two-Piece Sculpture, UK, 1980s
Unique two-piece sand-cast aluminum sculpture by acclaimed British artist Jonathan Clarke (b. 1961), son...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pop Art Bust in Concrete and Paint, Felix Bachmann 2024
Located in Berlin, DE
Experience the vibrant energy of contemporary pop art bust by Felix Bachmann, created in 2024. Crafted from concrete and adorned with bold paint strokes, it embodies the fusion of mo...
Category
2010s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$1,483 Sale Price
20% Off
Torch Cut Steel Leopard Sculpture by James Bearden, Orange and Black Enamel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Table Top torch cut steel sculpture by James Bearden. This is the only Leopard sculpture he has done. Condition is excellent with any imperfections as intended by the artist. Acquire...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Larry Mohr Abstract Elongated Angled Bronze Sculpture
By Larry Mohr
Located in North Miami, FL
Connected angles, connected points make up this elongated bronze abstract Larry Mohr tabletop sculpture that is signed. It is an abstract sculpture that may have reference to birds i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Metal Garden Sculpture "Titled", The Flying D
Located in Denton, TX
Sculpted steel garden ornament named the flying D made in 1981 signed but cant read the name.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
American Post-War Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Dimitri Hadzi
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design (circa 1960) abstract bronze sculpture (maquette) on a travertine base. (Attributed to Dimitri Hadzi 1921-2006).
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Bronze Leaf Centerpiece Sculpture #5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bronze leaf centerpiece sculpture is handmade by a French artisan. Please see our additional listings of this design as they are all unique. Amazing details and aged finish...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ovoid
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
'Ovoid' Inflated metal wall artwork, made from highly mirror polished stainless steel.
The sculpture is a geodesic sphere measuring approximately 75cm in diameter constructed from b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
$39,513
4 Pc Assemblage Sculpture #4 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
4 pc. assemblage sculpture #4 by David Haskell. Ceramic sculpture with blue glazes. Signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong Gorilla White Floor Lamp, by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
$2,618 / item
Bather in Bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture created first by hand in clay then in bronze by the sculptor Patrick LAROCHE who obtained the title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France", L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Italian Found Objects Recycled Art Sculpture of a Biker Signed Bafo
Located in New York, NY
This work is characterized by creativity, a fantastic assemblage Art, made with discarded found objects, on a canvas hand painted with modern strokes in orange ochre. All the differe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$3,815 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Norman Mercer Red and Clear Lucite Flower Paperweights Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful pair of Norman Mercer Lucite paperweights are red and clear with a semi flower design. They make a great desk accessory as a sculptural entity. Norman Mercer worked in...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
J-M. Garino (1962-, France) : "Gorilla", Unique black Marble sculpture, C.2000
By Jean-Michel Garino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Michel Garino (1962- , France) : "Gorilla"
Head of a gorilla made by hand carving in French-Italian black marble from the valley of La Roya
Unique piece circa 2000
Dimensions...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Aluminum Red Locomotive Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum locomotive sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana history. We had this locomotive sand blasted and powder coated red. Locomotive measures 29" wide, 14" deep with handles and 15" high. Stamped J.E. Burke Co, Fond Du Lac...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
“Nora” Vase in White Carrara Marble
Located in Carrara, MS
“Nora” Vase in White Carrara Marble – Delicate handcrafted vase in pure Carrara marble. Elegant and minimal, inspired by timeless Italian design.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$1,316 / item
Limited Edition Sterling Silver Giraffe Sculpture by Tim Nicklin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limited edition sterling silver giraffe sculpture by Tim Nicklin, the giraffe walks on a ground with fallen tree branches. Mounted on a faux wood shaped me...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Art Glass Hen Figurines, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative pair of hen figurines in marbled multicolored glass. Hand blown and finished by the founders of Danish glass art husband and wife John and Ulri...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$269 / set
Abstract Wooden Grey-White Sculpture “Free to Turn" by Christofer Kochs 2016
Located in Salzburg, AT
Contemporary abstract wooden sculpture “Free to Turn", made by using circular saws, painted light grey
on a white background. Signed Christofer Kochs, 2015
The figure depicts a gir...
Category
2010s German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Luciano Scarduzio Plaster Sculpture
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and suggestive plaster sculpture signed Luciano Scarduzio.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
The Sable and Rabbit rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable & Rabbit Rider Sculpture
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind
This whimsical ceramic sculpture features a wide-eyed rabbit clutching the curled horns of a graceful sable antelope,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Lagoni Jakobsen Unique Wall Mounted Object in Painted Wood, Denmark, 1968
By Erik Lagoni Jakobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Playful abstract artwork by Danish artist Erik Lagoni Jakobsen made at his own workshop in 1968. The work consist of different found object mounted on a circle and painted. It is ins...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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