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Abstract Sculptures

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Marbles for Pleiades 8

Marbles for Pleiades 8

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Hand Built and glazed ceramic. Safe for outdoors. My interest in clay as an artistic medium began in 1984. Like most beginners in the medium, I focused on creating wheel thrown ve...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium 2'
Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium 2'

Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium 2'

By Ak Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Ak Jansen was born in Dongen, The Netherlands, in 1988. He studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven focusing on textile design, material culture, and techniques of fabrication. He wor...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze

Spirit - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted, Welded Steel Sculpture
Spirit - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted, Welded Steel Sculpture

Spirit - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted, Welded Steel Sculpture

By Chris Hill

Located in Chicago, IL

This dynamic table sized sculpture is created from sheets of steel, welded together in an abstract geometric pattern and then painted with an acrylic paint to enhance the surface. While the work adheres to a rigid, rational geometry, this sculptures suggest lyrical movement, apparent weightlessness and improvisation as the title suggests. Chris Hill Spirit welded steel, acrylic paint 16.50h x 11.50w x 7d in 41.91h x 29.21w x 17.78d cm CHI021 Chris Hill is a Santa Fe based sculptor. Chris was born in Port Arthur, Texas but grew up in small town North Mississippi. He began welding at age 18 at the Tennessee Valley Authority...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

Located in PARIS, FR

This striking welded sculpture by Yarrasimmos Sklavos exemplifies the raw energy of post-war abstract metalwork. Constructed from an assemblage of industrial elements—blades, rods, a...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Oh So Blue - Tall Modern Large Contemporary Abstract Minimalism Steel Sculpture
Oh So Blue - Tall Modern Large Contemporary Abstract Minimalism Steel Sculpture

Oh So Blue - Tall Modern Large Contemporary Abstract Minimalism Steel Sculpture

By Granville Beals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. Concerned with form and abstraction, he does not merely manipula...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Joel Froment, S, blue square, 2007, acrylic on composite material
Joel Froment, S, blue square, 2007, acrylic on composite material

Joel Froment, S, blue square, 2007, acrylic on composite material

Located in PARIS, FR

Joël FROMENT (1938-2023) S, blue square, 2007 Acrylic on composite material Signed on the base, signed and dated on the back Height : 30 cm a very few minor stains on the base (visib...

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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Other Medium

Mary Bauermeister - Studio Leftover Fetich, 3D mixed media sculpture Fluxus, S/N
Mary Bauermeister - Studio Leftover Fetich, 3D mixed media sculpture Fluxus, S/N

Mary Bauermeister - Studio Leftover Fetich, 3D mixed media sculpture Fluxus, S/N

By Mary Bauermeister

Located in New York, NY

Mary Baumeister Studio Leftover Fetich, 1953, 1967 Unique Mixed Media 3-D Assemblage Ink Signed, dated, titled, annotated "Edition Original" and numbered 52/75. Shadow box frame Incl...

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1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Found Objects, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People
Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People

Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nando Kallweit’s "Amici V" is a contemporary bronze sculpture that captures the essence of unity and connection through its strikingly elongated abstract forms. This modern figurative artwork features three faceless figures standing tall together, their textured surfaces and slender silhouettes evoking a sense of strength and harmony. The interplay of light and shadow on the dark patina enhances the sculpture’s expressive depth, making it a sophisticated addition to minimalist, abstract, and contemporary art collections. Amici V symbolizes companionship, resilience, and shared experiences, resonating deeply with collectors who appreciate art that conveys emotion through form. German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the strength of ancient Egyptian sculptures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

"Structure Relief 254" Abstract Landscape Relief, Earth Tones
"Structure Relief 254" Abstract Landscape Relief, Earth Tones

"Structure Relief 254" Abstract Landscape Relief, Earth Tones

Located in Detroit, MI

"Structure Relief 254" is an abstract structural relief painted in earth tones. Throughout his life Barr was interested in engineering, structure, mathematics and nature. Although i...

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1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Mandul', 2008 by David Ruth
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Mandul', 2008 by David Ruth

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Mandul', 2008 by David Ruth

By David Ruth

Located in Oakland, CA

'Mandul' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space & Standing Stones series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called ...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium No 3'
Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium No 3'

Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium No 3'

By Ak Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Ak Jansen was born in Dongen, The Netherlands, in 1988. He studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven focusing on textile design, material culture, and techniques of fabrication. He wor...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze

Cuerpos Magnéticos #7. Wall sculpture
Cuerpos Magnéticos #7. Wall sculpture

Cuerpos Magnéticos #7. Wall sculpture

By Carla Gimbatti

Located in Miami Beach, FL

From the series Cuerpos Magnéticos (Magetic Bodies) Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies, attraction and rejection. We see rocks,...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Ceramic Wall Hanging or Centerpiece with Engravings, Sticks, and Thread
Ceramic Wall Hanging or Centerpiece with Engravings, Sticks, and Thread

Ceramic Wall Hanging or Centerpiece with Engravings, Sticks, and Thread

Located in Soquel, CA

Ceramic Wall Hanging or Centerpiece with Engravings, Sticks, and Thread Balanced abstract sculptural piece by an unknown artist (20th Century). This sculpture is composed of various...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Thread, Wood

Alexander's Inspiration (Abstract Sculpture)
Alexander's Inspiration (Abstract Sculpture)

Alexander's Inspiration (Abstract Sculpture)

Located in London, GB

Aluminum sheet, metal wire and acrylic - mobile "Limited edition of 8 1/8 Available on request — 3 week turnaround " Amaury Maillet is a self-taught artist who explored art in Pro...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Wandering Around" Abstract Diptych Painting
"Wandering Around" Abstract Diptych Painting

"Wandering Around" Abstract Diptych Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

This textured abstract diptych by Teodora Guererra features a light blue-green palette with warm yellow accents throughout. The artist layers thick strokes of paint using a palette k...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Board

The Path - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture
The Path - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

The Path - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

By Chris Hill

Located in Chicago, IL

This dynamic wall sculpture is created from sheets of steel, welded together in an abstract geometric pattern. Muted shades of blue, grey, purple and green dominate and are balanced by softer hues. While the work adheres to a rigid, rational geometry, this sculptures suggest lyrical movement, apparent weightlessness and improvisation as the title suggests. Chris Hill The Path welded steel, acrylic paint 28h x 15.75w x 2d in 71.12h x 40.01w x 5.08d cm CHI018 Chris Hill is a Santa Fe based sculptor. Chris was born in Port Arthur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

'Femme Assise'. Large Mixed-media Montage on Board.
'Femme Assise'. Large Mixed-media Montage on Board.

'Femme Assise'. Large Mixed-media Montage on Board.

By Armand Avril

Located in Cotignac, FR

Imposing and very large scale mixed media 'assemblage' by French artist Armand Avril. The work includes the French tricolour flag colours, his symbolic cat sculptures and a highly colourful geometric image of the artist's mother sitting in a chair. The work is signed and dated to the reverse and comes with a certificate of authenticity from the gallery. This montage fully demonstrates Avril's geometric period whilst also expressing the humour and joy that he puts into all his work. A very strong sculptural image and a feast for the eyes in searching for and recognising the everyday objects used in making this piece come alive. This montage is made from wood pieces, plywood, oil paint, acrylic, bottle top and nails . The more sculpted areas of the piece stand out up to 3cm from the frame. Armand Avril was born in 1926 in Lyon. His father, Marcel Avril was a painter and collector of African art. At 16 Armand became an apprentice shepherd in Provence. Avril could always be seen equipped with a sketchbook and a book on the history of art whilst tending his flock. It was not until the age of 30, in 1956, that Armand embarked on painting as an autodidact, influenced by Raoul Dufy, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse and the Lyonnaise School of Painting. He exhibited for the first time in 1957. In 1960, he left for a one-year trip to Africa. There he met the painter Jean Arène who introduced him to the village of Cotignac in the Var and to Louis Pons...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Acrylic, Board

Grand Chef (Abstract Sculpture)
Grand Chef (Abstract Sculpture)

Grand Chef (Abstract Sculpture)

Located in London, GB

Aluminum sheet, metal wire and acrylic - mobile "Limited edition of 3 1/3 Available on request- 3 week turnaround" Amaury Maillet is a self-taught art...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

The Precious
The Precious

The Precious

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stephen Lee is a Korean-American sculptor based in Dallas, Texas. Born in South Korea and immigrating to the United States as a teenager, Lee draws from a dual set of cultural influe...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Mesh, 2023, colorful, abstract collage
Mesh, 2023, colorful, abstract collage

Mesh, 2023, colorful, abstract collage

By Linda Schmidt

Located in New York, NY

Linda Schmidt’s fabric sculptures intertwine public and private, luxury and common. There is a sense of egalitarianism present in both the way Schmidt sources and arranges her fabric...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Pins

Ice Nebula 3 - polished, geometric, abstract, painted steel sculpture
Ice Nebula 3 - polished, geometric, abstract, painted steel sculpture

Ice Nebula 3 - polished, geometric, abstract, painted steel sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This polished, geometric, abstract, painted steel sculpture is by artist Alexander Caldwell. Caldwell’s modern minimalist sculptures have been recognized for their masterful execution and flawless form and color. The Calgary-based artist’s work is often influenced by both nature and science. Ice Nebula is one of a series of pieces inspired by the extraordinary images of space sent to Earth by the Hubble Space Telescope. This tabletop sculpture consists of several stainless steel spheres of different sizes welded together to form a tower-like shape, mounted on a wooden base. Caldwell’s signature paint finish—layers of glossy paint mask the seams of each component so they appear cohesive. The distinctive iridescent paint of Nebula changes color from blue-green to light purple in different light conditions. A nebula is a cloud of gas or dust in outer space. “… The color that transforms the industrial origins of my materials has become so important to the simpler shapes of my new work that it’s as if the metal has become an armature for the paint. “ Alexander Caldwell Alexander Caldwell was born in Whitehorse, Yukon. Alex Caldwell...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Trois mandolines
Trois mandolines

Trois mandolines

By Arman

Located in PARIS, FR

This exceptional bronze table by Arman transforms musical instruments into functional sculpture. Composed of three mandolins cast in bronze and fused into the structure, the piece ex...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paper Shale- black 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture
Paper Shale- black 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture

Paper Shale- black 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Foam, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Lapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture
Lapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture

Lapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Black Lava Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Bowl
Black Lava Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Bowl

Black Lava Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Bowl

By Adrienne Fierman

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Black Lava Glaze Stoneware Ceramic Bowl", Ceramic Sculpture Dimensions:11 H × 8 W × 8 D Medium: Hand-built ceramic, multiple firings, black lava glaze exterior Adrienne Fierman’s w...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Venice vase
Blue Venice vase

Blue Venice vase

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Blue Venice vase", original handmade clay vase, original home decor., unique artwork - 14" x 9" x 9" Hand-painted ceramic household decorative vas...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture
Dark Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture

Dark Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture

By Adrienne Fierman

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Dark Green Seapod", Ceramic Sculpture Dimensions: 5 H × 5.5 W × 5.5 D Medium: Hand-built ceramic, glazed stoneware Hand-built ceramic sculpture finished in a green glaze. Adrienne ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Yaroi', 2008 by David Ruth
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Yaroi', 2008 by David Ruth

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Yaroi', 2008 by David Ruth

By David Ruth

Located in Oakland, CA

'Yaroi' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called trails. These trail...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture_Abstract_Aluminum_Little Boy Blue, Matt Devine
Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture_Abstract_Aluminum_Little Boy Blue, Matt Devine

Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture_Abstract_Aluminum_Little Boy Blue, Matt Devine

By Matt Devine

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Large, freestanding sculpture by Matt Devine. With strong line work and comprised of repeated, distinct shapes, "Little Boy Blue" can also be placed indoors and outdoors. MATT DEVI...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Umbra series 15, Abstract Sculpture
Umbra series 15, Abstract Sculpture

Umbra series 15, Abstract Sculpture

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Fear and insecurity came uninvited to keep the artist company. Suddenly it became necessary to release the sensations that surrounded him day and night. At times the artist felt as i...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Stack XII : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Stack XII : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic 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 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, red, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, John Van Alstine, Marty Mackenzie, and Stephen Walling. Frequently made by artists working with Wood, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.38 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $11 and tops out at $1,400,000, while the average work sells for $4,500.