Modern Abstract Sculptures
MODERN STYLE
The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
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Style: Modern
Artist: Scott Troxel
"KING" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (White, wood, tan, monochrome, art deco))
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
King is a modern mixed media wall sculpture. Made from Italian plaster paint, paint, birch panel, and MDF. From the artist: This is the second piece I made as I begin to experiment w...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Walnut, Paint
"Flashe" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, red, orange, mcm, modernist, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Flashe" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"WavyBlue" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, navy, blue, modernism, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyBlue" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for
simple bold colors and...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Divergence" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, yellow, monochrome, mcm)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Divergence is an elegant modern and minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic washes and completed with a semi-gloss lacquer finish. It is ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Refresher" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, green, yellow, mcm, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Refresher" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Spomenik" Wall Sculpture geometric, Brutalism, architectural, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Spomenik" is a wood wall sculpture. Made for repurposed oak, mahogany, walnut, leather, suede and brass tacks, the piece has an overtly architectural feel. Inspired by brutalist mo...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"NavyCitron" Wood Wall Sculpture - navy, gold, lime, yellow, white, walnut, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"NavyCitron" is a striking mid century modernist inspired wall sculpture made from birch, mdf, solid walnut, metallic gold Venetian plaster paint and acrylic paint. Inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Lacquer, Paint
"Spinnaker" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (Bright blue, wood, white, monochrome)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Spinnaker is a modern mixed media wall sculpture. Made from MDF, acrylic and repurposed Black cherry wood. This is the second piece I made as I begin to experiment with additional ma...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Pinwheel" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, pink, monochrome, magenta, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Pinwheel is a modern and refined minimalist wall sculpture made from washed birch panels and mounted on a metallic backer. It is finished with semi-gloss lacquer. Pinwheel is a monoc...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
"False Idol" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, geometric, navy, blue, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
This listing is for a commission piece based from the original. Please allow 4 weeks for production. Contact us with custom color and sizing requests.
"False Idol" is a minimalist...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Varsity" Wood Wall Sculpture- By American Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Varsity" Wood Wall Sculpture- 2024
Acrylic with gloss clear coat on solid 2" walnut wood. Finished on three sides and ready to hang.
The name speaks to the bright School Sports insp...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Makaha" (Metal) Sculpture- mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Makaha (Metal)" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and dura...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Solar Trees" Wall Sculpture - MCM, blue, yellow, white, wood, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping.
Solar Trees is a modern abstract three piece wall...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
"LemonTree" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, monochrome, modernism, green
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"LemonTree" (Small Pops Series) is a modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece has uses a Textured finish (on 2" thick soli...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"SSB6" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, yellow, blue, green, navy)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
SSB6 (Shou Sugi Ban) is a modern mixed media wall sculpture made from MDF, enamel, lacquer and stained shou Sugi ban pine wood. The pine was charred and then brushed back to create ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"ChocolateOchre" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, white, orange, brown, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"ChocolateOchre" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. "ChocolateOchre" is part of my "Small Pops" S...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Duster" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture - white, creme, Wyatt Kahn, Frank Stella
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Duster is a modern, subtle and minimalist wall sculpture. Made from layers of paint which are sanded back and added repeatedly, the distressed surface looks translucent as different ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Achtung Commission" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes and colors. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping.
Achtung VI is a vibrant large-scale mi...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Walnut, Paint
"SSB1" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, black, gray, mint, modern)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
SSB1 (Shou Sugi Ban) is a modern mixed media wall sculpture made from MDF, enamel, lacquer and stained shou Sugi ban pine wood. The pine was charred and then brushed back to create a...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Hot Mess" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, purple, wood, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Hot Mess" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pop...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Sunday" Wood Wall Sculpture mid century modern, white, blue, yellow, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Sunday" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are in...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"BlackHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, wood , orange, red, black
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"BlackHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Wax
"Blue Two" Monochrome Wood Wall Sculpture - Blue, cyan, ocean, azure, coastal
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
BlueTwo is a mixed media wall sculpture. It is constructed with a high end birch panel, acrylic, acrylic washes and completed with a hand waxed semi-gloss finish. The acrylic wash al...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Tonka II" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, cream, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka II" is the second piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte off-white finish made from high end automotive enamel. The result is a stunning beautiful surface that absorbs light and looks extremely rich and luxe. Four different levels of depth and thicknesses on the piece allow for striking shadows when spotlights are used to light the piece. The pinlines are metallic charcoal gunmetal and bright red. Finally, the name "Tonka" comes from the inspiration for these pieces. The pieces are meant to abstractly resemble Native American dancers...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
"Coastal Span" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, blue, coastal, monochrome)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Coastal Span is a vibrant, bold, monochromatic wall sculpture made from acrylic washes, enamel and latex paints on Birch panels and MDF. The varying opacities of blue washed paint ov...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Blue Two" Monochrome Wood Wall Sculpture - Blue, cyan, ocean, azure, coastal
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
BlueTwo is a mixed media wall sculpture. It is constructed with a high end birch panel, acrylic, acrylic washes and completed with a hand waxed semi-gloss finish. The acrylic wash al...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"BlackHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, wood , orange, red, black
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"BlackHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Wax
"Clover" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, green
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Clover" Wood Wall Sculpture- 2024
Matte Acrylic Paint on solid maple wood. Finished on three sides and ready to hang.
Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Balken" Wall Sculpture-wood, gray, brutalism, architectural, building, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Balken" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for
brutalist architecture of the ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Solar Trees" Wall Sculpture - MCM, blue, yellow, white, wood, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping.
Solar Trees is a modern abstract three piece wall...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Harbor Flags" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, blue, yellow, mcm, brown bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Harbor Flags" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"RedRaider" Wood Wall Sculpture- By American Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"RedRaider" Wood Wall Sculpture- 2024
Repurposed Gym Floor (Maple, stain, paint) Finished on three sides and ready to hang.
This piece was created using repurposed gym flooring from...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Bend" Wall Sculpture-wood, green, minimalism, mid century modern, brown, lime
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Bend" is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but it feels much larger due to the bold avocado ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"30 LOVE" Monochrome Wood Wall Sculpture -tan, creme, white, elegant, geometric
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
30LOVE is an elegant modern and minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic and latex washes with a satin lacquer clear coat finish. The pain...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Paint
Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Modern abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, yellow and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, Lutfi Romhein, Yann Barrerre, and Pablo Picasso. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Wood and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Modern abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract sculptures made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $300,000, while the average work sells for $3,300.