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Minimalist Sculptures

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Sertão Series, Wood and Brass Donkey on Leash Sculpture in Acrylic Box
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SERTÃO "Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place." Guimarães Rosa From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Remanso Series, Bird Concrete Table Sculptures
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES REMANSO “The ideal beauty is in calm and serene simplicity.” Johann Goethe The stillness balances the lullaby of a sincere hug, whether of welcome or farewell. Th...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Concrete, Brass

Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture (Set of 3)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Soapstone, Brass

Bumba Meu Boi Series, Resin Folklore Sculpture N2 with Wooden Base
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES BUMBA MEU BOI "I am your life My ox so true Dancing in the yard From my fantasy I'm a poet When I see your ballet My beloved bull You are my poetry" Capricious Ox ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Resin, Wood

Pool Series, Mirror and PLA Black Sculpture N1
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES POOL “Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.” Millôr Fernandes The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusio...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Oceano Series, Fish Tail Stone Sculpture in Acrylic Box
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES OCEANO The mystery of the ocean in its vast infinity, brings poetry through the movement of waves and reveals extraordinary creatures. The oceanic feeling of blue d...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Stone, Brass

Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Table Sculpture
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES MANDACARU “Mandacaru When it burns in the drought It is the sign that the rain arrives in the sertão” Luiz Gonzaga. Cordel poems dry on the clotheslines, and throu...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Wood

Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture MAXI Edition (Set of 2)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Pool Series, Mirror and PLA Sculpture N3
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES POOL “Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.” Millôr Fernandes The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusio...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Reconto Series, Bird Sculpture N1 in Acrylic Box
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES RECONTO “Happiest will be the one who hears the poet sing love in the square of the reunion.” Junior A. Magrafil Through the squares of the interior of Minas Gerai...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Brass, Steel

Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N1
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES FUJI "Difficulties are like mountains. They only diminish when we advance on them.” Japanese proverb — The Fuji sculpture series transcend shapes and meanings. Th...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Brass

Concreto Collection, Fruit Table Sculpture (Set of Nine)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
DÉBORA CRUZ FOR ESTÚDIO ILUDI Intersecting paths, which embroider and admire themselves, end up witnessing inevitable encounters. The name behind Pomelo Atelier, Débora Cruz, joins ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Concrete, Steel

Sinestesia Series, Concrete and Brass Girl Sculpture N1
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SINESTESIA “Freedom is normal air, without exotic perfumes, which breathes together with oxygen without thinking about it, but aware that it exists.” Juan Carlos On...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Sertão Series, Wood and Brass Cactus Sculpture in Acrylic Box
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SERTÃO "Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place." Guimarães Rosa From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture Wood Edition (Set of 2)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sinestesia Series, Concrete and Brass Girl Sculpture N2
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SINESTESIA “Freedom is normal air, without exotic perfumes, which breathes together with oxygen without thinking about it, but aware that it exists.” Juan Carlos On...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Sinestesia Series, Concrete and Brass Girl Sculpture N5
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SINESTESIA “Freedom is normal air, without exotic perfumes, which breathes together with oxygen without thinking about it, but aware that it exists.” Juan Carlos On...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Sinestesia Series, Concrete and Brass Girl Sculpture N4
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SINESTESIA “Freedom is normal air, without exotic perfumes, which breathes together with oxygen without thinking about it, but aware that it exists.” Juan Carlos On...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Reconto Series, Bird Sculpture N2 in Acrylic Box
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES RECONTO “Happiest will be the one who hears the poet sing love in the square of the reunion.” Junior A. Magrafil Through the squares of the interior of Minas Gerai...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Reconto Series, Bird Sculpture N3 in Acrylic Box
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES RECONTO “Happiest will be the one who hears the poet sing love in the square of the reunion.” Junior A. Magrafil Through the squares of the interior of Minas Gerai...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pool Series, Mirror and PLA Sculpture N2
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES POOL “Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.” Millôr Fernandes The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusio...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pool Series, Stainless Steel and PLA Float Table Sculptures
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES POOL “Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.” Millôr Fernandes The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusio...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sinestesia Series, Concrete and Brass Girl Sculpture N3
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SINESTESIA “Freedom is normal air, without exotic perfumes, which breathes together with oxygen without thinking about it, but aware that it exists.” Juan Carlos On...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Sertão Series, Wood and Brass Family on Donkey Sculpture in Acrylic Box
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SERTÃO "Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place." Guimarães Rosa From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Remanso Series, Bird Concrete Wall Mounted Sculptures
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES REMANSO “The ideal beauty is in calm and serene simplicity.” Johann Goethe The stillness balances the lullaby of a sincere hug, whether of welcome or farewell. Th...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Abstract Plaster Sculpture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Abstract Plaster Sculpture by an Unknown Dutch Artist. Holland, circa 1970.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
"Figure with Instrument" by Joseph J. Greenberg Jr. American, circa 1950. Plaster sculpture with a bronzed green patina on a blackened wood stand by Sculptor Joseph J. Greenberg Jr....
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1950s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Collection of 31 Painted Eggs By Sibyl Edwards
By Sibyl Edwards Eggs
Located in Dallas, TX
Sybil Edwards was a prolific Canadian artist who excelled in the field of decorative art over the course of her life. She honed her practice as a profess...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Eggshell, Paint

Small Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal water bag glass sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass that is hand molded entirely by the artist. ...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Amethyst Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

ARIA COMPOSITION VIII Sculpture, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

ARIA COMPOSITION IX Sculpture, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

ARIA DECOMPOSITION Sculpture, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Marble

ARIA COMPOSITION VII, VIII, IX Sculpture, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

ARIA COMPOSITION VII Sculpture, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Small Blue Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW RELEASE! Blue Series - Hyperreal small blue water bag glass sculpture, solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Size: 11.75 x 7 x 4.5 inches Dylan Martinez' hyperreal sculptu...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of two Visceral Red and Gray. From the visceral series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral I, Red and grey, 2020 by Magda von Hanau From The Visceral Series Clay Sculpture with Glass Glaze Dimensions: 12 H x 33 DM in. The Visceral series delves into the intricat...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Set of Visceral Blush I and II. From the Visceral series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of Visceral Blush I and II, 2020 by Magda von Hanau From The Visceral sculpture Series Clay Sculpture with Glass Glaze Dimensions: 12 H x 25 DM in. The Visceral series delves i...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Visceral II, Red and grey. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral II, Red and grey, 2020 by Magda von Hanau From the series Visceral Clay Sculpture with Glass Glaze Dimensions: 30.4 H x 40.6 W cm The Visceral series delves into the intri...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Visceral I, Red and grey. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral I, Red and grey, 2020 by Magda von Hanau From the series Visceral Clay Sculpture with Glass Glaze Dimensions: 30.4 H x 40.6 W cm The Visceral series delves into the intrica...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Visceral. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral, 2020 by Magda von Hanau From the series Visceral Clay Sculpture with Glass Glaze Dimensions: 10 H x 14 x 14 in. Unique The Visceral series delves into the intricate relat...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Visceral Blue II. From the Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral Blue II, 2022 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay and glass glaze Dimensions: 10.5 in H x 16 in W x 12 in D Weight 20lbs The Visceral series delves into the in...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Visceral Blush I. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral Blush I, 2020 by Magda von Hanau From The Series Visceral Clay Sculpture with Glass Glaze Dimensions: 30.4 H x 33 W cm The Visceral series delves into the intricate relat...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Nero II. From the Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nero II, 2023 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay underglaze and glass glaze. Dimensions: 13 in H x 15 in W x 14 in D Weight 15 lbs The Visceral series delves into the ...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay

Visceral Blue. From the Visceral Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral Blue, 2022 by Magda von Hanau From the Visceral series Clay and glass glaze Dimensions: 11 in H x 16 in W x 13 in D Weight 20lbs The Visceral series delves into the intrica...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Nero. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nero, 2022 by Magda von Hanau From the series Visceral Clay underglaze and glass glaze. Dimensions: 18 in H x 15 in W x 11 in D Weight 20lbs The Visceral series delves into the intr...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Visceral Blush II, From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Visceral Blush II, 2020 by Magda von Hanau From The series Visceral Clay Sculpture with Glass Glaze Dimensions: 30.4 H x 33 W cm The Visceral series delves into the intricate relati...
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2010s German Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass

Blue Ribbon
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
The "Blue Ribbon" is a piece from a series developed and made by hand by the artist Olavo Machado Neto in his workshop / atelier in Minas Gerais Brazil. The series continues the stu...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

White Ribbon (petit)
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
The "White Ribbon" is a piece from a series developed and made by hand by the artist Olavo Machado Neto in his workshop / atelier in Minas Gerais Brazil. The series continues the st...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Red Ribbon
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
The "Red Ribbon" is a piece from a series developed and made by hand by the artist Olavo Machado Neto in his workshop / atelier in Minas Gerais Brazil. The series continues the stud...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

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Steel

Tony Delap "Brema" 1988, Bronze Sculpture Edition 1 of 6
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
"Brema", 1988 Cast Bronze 9 x 8 x 5" Edition 1 of 6 Born in Oakland in 1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco, and Claremont ...
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20th Century North American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tony Delap "Pocus", 1968 Aluminum Sculpture
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
"Pocus", 1986 Tony Delap Aluminum with Aluminum Base 9.25 x 9.25 x 2" Born in Oakland in 1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francis...
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20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures

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Aluminum

Tony Delap "Eusapia", 1987 Bronze Sculpture
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
"Eusapia", 1987 Tony Delap Cast Bronze 12 x 12 x14" Edition 6 of 6 Born in Oakland in 1927, Tony studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Academy of Art San Francisco,...
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20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Rabbit Paperweight
Located in Brescia, IT
This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

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Brass

Francois Morellet, Zwei Interferenz Schnitte, minimal sculpture, signed & dated
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning and rare work by one of the leading artists of the 20th century. This work is only produced in a limited edition of 30, each signed by Morellet. Two other examples of this ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Blue Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW RELEASE! Blue Series - Hyperreal small blue water bag glass sculpture, solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Size: 10.25 x 6 x 3.75 inches Dylan Martinez' hyperreal sculpt...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Industrial Style Ceramic Vase by Alessio Tasca (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
Modern industrial-style ceramic vase (c. 1970s) by Alessio Tasca. Minimalist, abstract snail-shaped ceramic vase in limestone-coloured mottled glaze with line motif from the Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

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Ceramic

'Sea Foam' Vase in Pink & Blue on Marble
Located in Riga, LV
'SEA FOAM' small sculptural vase from collection 'Mother Eternity' mouth blown glass in pink and blue Marble base Handcrafted top quality, extra clear glass unique item, signed Not...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Minimalist sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Lorenz+Kaz, Rebeca Cors, Stine Mikkelsen, and Roberto Beltrami. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $49,742 while the average work can sell for $2,195.

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