George Lk Morris
1930s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Plaster
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Teak
Vintage 1970s German Modern Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel, Metal, Copper
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Flush Mount
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Metal
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Posters
Paper
1940s Abstract Abstract Prints
Woodcut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Teak
Vintage 1970s German Modern Paintings
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Finding the Right abstract-sculptures for You
If you’re thinking about decorating your space with abstract sculpture, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
You don’t have to look for a piece that demands attention. Find a work of abstract sculpture that speaks to you. As is the case with any abstract art, whether it’s sculpture, an abstract painting or a grouping of prints, you can select a work for your living room or dining room, for example, that will either casually fade into the background or serve as a focal point. When you’re thinking about how to arrange your furniture and decor, consider color, texture and what kind of energy you’d like a specific room or corner to evoke. Abstract sculpture can go a long way in elevating a home, and its history is interesting if you’re shopping for a new piece today.
As a pioneer in naturalistic forms and figures that vividly express emotion, Auguste Rodin is often called the father of modern sculpture. His work in the 19th and early 20th century broke with artistic conventions and inspired modernism, leading to a new period of avant-garde abstraction.
Among the first artists to push abstract sculpture into the mainstream were Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. They helped define the movement of Cubism, which focused on deconstructing the world abstractly.
Later in the 20th century, the artistic movements of Italian Futurism, Dadaism, Neo-Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and minimalism all contributed to the advancement of new and more abstract sculpture designs. Italian Futurism, for example, celebrated movement, dynamics and technology in abstract sculpture. These movements passed down ideas that continue to inform abstract sculpture today.
Browse a range of modern abstract sculptures, postmodern abstract sculptures and other kinds of sculpture on 1stDibs.