Modern Animal 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set/3 Animals, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 Animals Pigmeo, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home.
Handcrafted animal sculptures in Calacatta Bianco Marb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Inky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Ceramic Monkey Teapot Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a truly unique masterpiece: the Monkey Teapot by Love Art Ceramic. Handcrafted with precision and passion, this teapot stands as a testament to the artistry of its creato...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Love Art Ceramic Big Five Stand, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Big Five sculpture, crafted by artisans at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, is a beautiful representation of Africa's iconic wildlife: the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Wiseman Ceramics, Rhino Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Rhino Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. Part of the prestigious Big Five Collection, this captivati...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Leopard Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Leopard Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the revered Big Five Col...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Elephant Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Virginia. Part of the Big Five Collection, this ceramic masterpiece capt...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Buffalo Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Buffalo Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the celebrated Big Five Collection emerges a captiva...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Set of Four Salvador Dali Limited Edition ‘Xai’
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four "XAI” lambs designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle.
This are almost the last four pieces available,
is a great opportunity to purchase it...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
'Antelope Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani'
Antelope Bottle is one of the pieces from the Africa Trophy Bottles.
"A collection of bottles with lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #2 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pelican Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Pelican in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color.
Our designer creates these pieces comp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Xolo Hairless Dog Bronze Sculpture Master Sculptor Guillermo Castaño Mexico 2008
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Beyond amazing lifelike Sculpture Mexican Hairless Dog Xoloitzcuintli Xolo in Cast Bronze.
Simply brilliant Xoloitzcuintle sculptu...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Small Plate with Greyhound
Located in Roma, IT
Slate finely decorated with micromosaic. Designed as a pin.
Rome, atelier of Giacomo Raffaelli.
This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existin...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Lions Guardian, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home.
Handcrafted Guardian Lion sculptures in Calacatt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Plaster Traditional Two Dove Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare plaster figure of two doves. Hand-painted.
Made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservi...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Joseph Martinek, Abstract Wood Ibex Sculpture, Signed
By Joseph Martinek
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco era sculpture of an ibex in a recumbent position by Joseph Martinek (American/Czech, 1915-1989), produced circa 1930s-1940s, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, moun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cat Cave, Bordeaux House for Cats, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Cat Cave is project by Stefano Giovann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #4 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Lladró Hercules Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ghidini 1961 Medium Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Decorative object medium in brass
"The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed.
For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit Figurine in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small rabbit figurine in brass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Fish Sculpture 24kt Gold Luster Pedestal or Wall Mounted, Unique, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Ceramic sculpture handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24Kt gold. The sculpture is mounted on a black painted wooden panel fixed to an adjustable black painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold
Resin Statue, Parrots On Branch, Calacatta Base, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Parrots on Branch Statue with Calacatta Bianco base, Lusitanus Home Collection, by Lusitanus Home.
Decorative parrots on branch white lacque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand made and cast in bronze
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, moulded and cast in bronze. A whimsical lamp of a hare dancing alongside a ballerina by the tree trunk. A charming piece of fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf, Bronze
'Girl and Giraffe' sculptural table lamp, Bronze
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
'The Girl and the Giraffe' bronze sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, molded and cast in bronze in the lost wax process.
A whimsical sculpture lamp of a young girl and a giraffe, e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf, Bronze
RARE Iittala Alaska Loon Art Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka Finn Fest 2009
By Iittala, Oiva Toikka
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning Alaskan Loon glass collectible bird is a masterpiece created by Iittala of Finland. It belongs to the renowned Birds by Oiva Toikka collection, produced specifically fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Head of the Unicorn Ceramic sculpture by Norwegian artist Unni Brekke Widenfalk
By Unni Brekke Widenfalk
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Large clay sculpture by Norwegian-Swedish artist Unni Brekke Widenfalk.
She was born in 1951 in Oslo, is a Norwegian-Swedish ceramist and educator. Brekke studied at the Royal School...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Large Modernist Crystal Shark by Kristaluxus
Located in Vallejo, CA
A large vintage crystal shark sculpture by Krystaluxus. Great modernist shape. Marked on the base by the maker.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian modern travertine sculptures by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern travertine sculptures by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Pair of travertine sculptures. The two sculptures are in the shape of an elephant and are of two differ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, crafted by Sbusiso and hand-painted by Sabelo at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, embodies the essence of African wildlife. Measuring 2 inches high,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, meticulously crafted by Sbu and hand-sculpted by Saiza at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, captures the essence of African wildlife. Standing at 2 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glasses Full Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Glasses Set" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the exquisite Decorative Leggerezza Glasses, Goblets, Flutes Set. In total there 6 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Love Art Ceramics Rhino Zebra Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with care in South Africa, this ceramic Rhino & Zebra coin dish is a tribute to the continent's majestic wildlife. Standing 3 inches high, with a length of 8 inches and a wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Chameleon Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic Chameleon coin dish captures the essence of African wildlife and culture with its intricate design. Hand-painted by Jabu Nene and sculpted by Nathi at Love Art ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pink Teddy Bear Lamp LED, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Love Art Ceramics Flamingo Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
What a charming piece! A flamingo-themed ceramic coin dish, handcrafted and hand-painted in South Africa, sounds like a delightful addition to any space. The fact that it's made in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano, Italy. Large art glass sculpture of a toucan in clear glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large art glass sculpture of a toucan in clear glass with a gold-colored glass beak.
Approximately 1970.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: B 28.0 cm x H 27.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Love Art Ceramics Giffare Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic giraffe coin dish is a stunning example of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted by local artists, it embodies the beauty and grace of the African savannah. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Giffare Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic giraffe coin dish is a true masterpiece crafted by South African artists. Skillfully handmade and painted with exquisite detail, it features the graceful necks of giraff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Bird Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Bird ornament by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, measuring 2 inches high, 5 inches long, and 2 inches wide, is hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Giffare Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic cheetah coin dish is a true work of art, handcrafted with precision and care by South African artisans. With its glazed finish, it gleams with a captivating luster, show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Warthog Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with precision and passion by South African artisans, this ceramic warthog coin dish is a true masterpiece. Handmade with care, it boasts a distinctive design featuring a war...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Porcupine Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This handcrafted ceramic porcupine coin dish is a tribute to South African artistry and culture. Skillfully made and painted by local artisans, it features intricate details that cel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Sable coin dish by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, measuring 2 inches high, 6 inches long, and 6 inches wide, is hand-painted by Zinhle Nene and hand-sculpted by Nathi....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Coin Zebra Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Zebra Coin Dish by Love Art Ceramic, a beautiful piece handcrafted in South Africa. Measuring 2 inches high, 8 inches long, and 6 inches wide, it features two sculpte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Bird Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Bird ornament by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, measuring 2 inches high, 5 inches long, and 2 inches wide, is hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Elephant Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic elephant ornament, meticulously hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali, epitomizes the vibrant artistic tradition of Love Art Cer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Made Custome Glass Locust Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand Made Custome Glass Locust Sculpture. Very playful and wonderful squared body design. The antlers are are a green glass that curves outward. There are metal cylinders seperating ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Love Art Ceramics Crocodile Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Crocodile ornament by Love Art Ceramic is a homage to African culture. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Crocodile Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Crocodile ornament by Love Art Ceramic is a homage to African culture. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Elephant Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant ornament by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to African culture. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this 4-inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Elephant Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant ornament by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to African culture. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this 4-inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Elephant Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic elephant ornament, meticulously hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali, epitomizes the vibrant artistic tradition of Love Art Cer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese modernist bronze bird sculpture c1960s. Wonderful patina.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a variegated blue metalic frog in a crouched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile sur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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