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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production. Material used is beechwood. Technical data Width 57 cm (22.44 inch) Height 83 cm (32.68 inch) Depth 47 cm (18.5 inch...
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Beech

Award winning Bonsai "Wisteria falls", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist. The seasonal flowering of the wisteria, its scent, the pergolas to which it acts as a roof, gave the artist the inspiration for the creation of this...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

John Bingham Handmade Amorphic Blown Glass Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Handblown studio art blown glass table sculpture by John Bingham, signed.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

8 ft Monumental Abstract Modern Painted Modular Cube Painting Totem Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
Incredible stacked cube contemporary geometric sculpture circa 1990s Six individual plywood cubes with each facet painted a unique design and color way Secured with steel pins allow...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Pair of 20th Century Life Size Pink Striated Marble Baby Giraffes
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary pair of life-size striated salmon pink marble baby giraffe calves have been hand-carved. Both sculptures were diligently carved from a single slab of marble. The s...
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Console Table Geometrical Modern Contemporary Waxed Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Console No. 5 J.M. Szymanski d. 2022 This console is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough edges contr...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

“Colline” 1993 oil on wood painting/sculpture by Ettore Fico, Italy
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Ettore Fico — “Colline”, 1993 Oil on wood, double-sided Dimensions: 40 cm W × 22.5 cm H × 13.5 cm D Signed and dated “Fico 93” lower center Provenance: Artist’s studio, Turin, Italy ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
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. The speci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic large Pangolin sculpture, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted by Motsaman and intricately hand-painted by Jabu Nene of Love Art Ceramics in South...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lladró The Guest Small Figurine by Jaime Hayon, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
White, yellow and gold glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for the collection The Guest by Lladró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The 13 Malide glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Malide Glass” collection. Made in Murano glass, and signed on the base “E.Sottsa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Feng Shui Bonsai "Zen", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Zen Bonsai is inspired by the Zen gardens, tipical places in Japan. Calm, spirit and relax are the main inspirations. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the st...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Kong Black Gorilla Floor Lamp, Designed 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) Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The " Cortina " screen by Sebastiano Bottos is a geometric piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed pine wood elements, the result of an innovating working process th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gari, La Maison Des Artisans, Sculpture in Stainless Steel, "Fleur De Gogane"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gari, La Maison des Artisans. Large sculpture in stainless steel. "Fleur de Gogane". France, late 20th century. Height: 60 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Allan McCollum "Visible Marker" United States, 1997
By Allan McCollum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Allan McCollum Concrete "Visible Marker" United States, 1997. Signed, Numbered & Dated to the bottom.
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Glass Sculpture Twisted Rigadin Fly Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Vanità Tazza Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece In the Vanità Tazza, Simone Crestani reflects on the delicate interplay between beauty and impermanence. Cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #02
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #02" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Medusa, White Matt Terracotta Sculpture, Handmade in Italy, 2022, Unique Piece
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
In Greek mythology, Medusa, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone. Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Medium Sculpture in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 33 cm Materials: Solid Olive Wood It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees i...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Olive

Gatto Tigrato Sculpture by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sculpture in the shape of a tiger-skin cat ("gatto tigrato" in Italian) is crafted of top-rate ceramic painted using white and black enamels. Rendered in whimsical and impressive details, this original decorative piece belongs to the Riedizioni Archivio Storico Collection, which includes Bitossi's cult designs...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from Delta Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian wood Caxeta dyed with watercolor paint. Scottish Artist and fu...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Alfredo Barbini Green Murano Glass "Bull" Table Sculpture, 1969
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Alfredo Barbini Venetian Murano Green & Clear Glass "Bull" Sculpture. Featuring hand made clear, green with dark interior Murano Art Glass Bull, with cl...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass sculpture attributed to Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass sculpture attributed to Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa The white marks are imperfections. Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

White Sculpt Art Shield by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
White sculpt art shield by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L58 / W6 / H58 CM Materials: sustainable paper ma...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Brazilian Modern Black Steel Abstract Table Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Modern black steel table sculpture. Artist unknown. Brazil circa 1980s.
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Murano Blue Bugnato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian clear Murano art glass vase hand blown with blue bugnato ashlars / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 20 inches, w...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Abstract Sculpted Wood Sculptural Free Form Table Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Abstract Sculpted Wood Sculptural Free Form Table Sculpture. Item features Solid wood natural formation, steel metal base, very unique item. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measureme...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather sculpture - Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. A mix of space-age design and tribal art, these contemporary totems...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Bosco Sculpture
Located in Porcia, IT
The Cartocci Paper Clay collection is comprised of unique paper clay ceramic sculptures, each piece with its own distinct personality. They are entirely handmade, which can result in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Silver-Gilt and Enamel Austro-Hungarian Horse Drawn Carriage Model
Located in London, GB
A silver-gilt and enamel Austro-Hungarian horse drawn carriage model Austro-Hungarian, Early 20th Century Case: 28cm high x 89cm wide x 44...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Salvador Dalí Xai
Located in Geneve, CH
Xai Limited Edition Salvador Dalí manufactured by BD Barcelona Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dalí Limited Edition of 20 unique pieces in white and 1 in black Dimension...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Salvador Dalí Xai
Salvador Dalí Xai
$114,800 / item
1980 Giant Iron Horse Italian Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Giant Iron Horse Sculpture Artist, Gino Ghioni Italy, 1986 Excellent Condiction
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No. 5 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Blackened and waxed iron Mathematically designed and hand-wrought, this vessel uses 10-facets to help form this unique object that adds depth and...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Bonnie Config 3 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass or Nickel, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance, and essence. Each organic flower-like form is s...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Cuarta-IV Sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The IV Fourth Sculpture is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Cuarta-IV Sculpture
Cuarta-IV Sculpture
$1,980 / item
Porcelain Hand Glove Mold
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bone white porcelain hand latex glove mold.
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours, principally blue, this huge high grade labradorite is a stunning specimen, the lustrous colours fluctuating as it is observed from different angles. It is freestanding, making a striking sculptural piece for an interior, with a polished face to one side and a naturalistic reverse. Labradorite is named after the region of its discovery at Paul Island in the Canadian province of Labrador, first discovered here in 1770. Madagascar is currently the main source of labradorite. To expose its stunning colours, the stone is highly polished, revealing its natural beauty. This in itself is a talented skill, with only a small percentage of labradorites yielding positive results, making this specimen a rare discovery. We also have two other large labradorite...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
Category

1990s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

IZDATGLAZ Small Lily Color Glass Decorative Centerpiece by Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Small Lilyz created by Orfeo Quagliata from our new collection IZDATGLAZ. These shimmering glass gems create a simple modern touch for any space. Whether it’s gold, silver or one of ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
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, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 20.3 x H 34.4 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbere...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021
Located in Rome, IT
Arnaldo Pomodoro bronze sculpture "medaglia" for Tecno, bronze signed on verso "A Pomodoro" and inscribed " Osvaldo Borsani 1985 Atelier Stefano J...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The finely detailed likeness of a dignified woman is especially impressive due to the diffic...
Category

1980s African Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative RING TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...
Category

2010s African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed
Located in Houston, TX
French Midcentury hand-sculpted granite bust on wood base, circa 1965. Signed by the artist G. Gregoire.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Contemporary Hand Blown Transparent Glass "Buffalo Jar" by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Buffalo Jar, a stunning handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite jar is a distinguished piece from the enchanting Little Animals Collection, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

"Koishi" Stone Shaped Ottoman Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Koishi" is a stone shaped ottoman, designed by Naoto Fukasawa and manufactured by Driade, featuring a painted fiberglass structure available in four different colors: white, anthrac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in dusty black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 Handmade Stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and mater...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

The Kiss – Stunning Bronze Sculpture Inspired by Gustav Klimt
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bring the timeless romance of Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece into three-dimensional form with this exquisite bronze sculpture. Inspired by the iconic painting The Kiss from Klimt’s “Gold...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cubism Sculpture Head in bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture, showcases a dynamic and emotionally charged cubist design with swirling, fluid forms and an intense psychological presence. Contact us before ordering to conf...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a White Horse s Head.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a white horse's head. This sculpture, taken from an original bronze statue created by Monti in the early 19th century, reveals all the animal's finesse and power. This ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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