What is contemporary sculpture?

When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Indoor Sculptures Contemporary

Garden Totem

Naked Men

Outdoor Metal Art And Or Sculptures

Boulder Colorado

Abstract Large Outdoor Sculptures

Rodin Thinker

Materials

Iron

Galina StetcoDu Coeur À l'Esprit (From Heart to Mind) - contemporary, bronze indoor sculpture, 2024

$6,400

H 22.5 in W 18 in D 7 in

Du Coeur À l'Esprit (From Heart to Mind) - contemporary, bronze indoor sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Forged from bronze, this contemporary figurative indoor sculpture was made by Galina Stetco.

Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel, Iron

$16,000

H 48 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pine Cone Bronze 22-557 - still life, nature, verdigris bronze, indoor sculpture

By Floyd Elzinga

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Wow! This large bronze sculpture by Floyd Elzinga is simply a ‘knock-out’ with its bright turquoise patina. The Canadian sculptor is known for using iconic imagery in his pop artwork...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Michael GustavsonCold Stone ceramic indoor/outdoor sculpture, 2020

Unavailable

H 72 in W 22 in D 17 in

Cold Stone ceramic indoor/outdoor sculpture

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

California sculptor Michael Gustavson's "Cold Stone" is a rather minimal sculpture made from hand-built ceramic and glazed in a beautiful range of greens, earth tones and blues. It c...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Jeff Glode Wise"High Heel Stingray" indoor kinetic sculpture, 2018

Unavailable

H 71 in W 22 in D 22 in

"High Heel Stingray" indoor kinetic sculpture

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

Jeff Glode Wise's kinetic sculpture "High Heel Stingray on Tornado Base" is pure fun in welded and stained steel and concrete! Please watch the video to see the sculpture's simple, e...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Steel

H 60 in W 60 in D 11 in

Contemporary Modern Matt Devine Fine Line Art Met Wall Sculpture Indoor Outdoor

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Matt Devine is a self-taught sculptor working with various metals, welding and fabricating each piece by hand. This large-scale sculpture entitled 'Fine Line', is no exception and...

Category

2010s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Sold

H 40 in W 24 in D 19.5 in

"Angel" by Kevin Barrett, Unique Bronze Abstract Metal Sculpture

By Kevin Barrett

Located in New York, NY

Metal, Bronze, Tabletop, Indoor, Outdoor, Abstract, Contemporary, Sculpture, Curvy, Unique

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Kevin Barrett"Free Spirit", Kevin Barrett, Unique Bronze Abstract Tabletop Sculpture, 2019

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H 34 in W 27 in D 15 in

"Free Spirit", Kevin Barrett, Unique Bronze Abstract Tabletop Sculpture

By Kevin Barrett

Located in New York, NY

Metal, Bronze, Indoor, Outdoor, Abstract, Contemporary, Sculpture, Curvy, Unique

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

George RickeyTwo Open Rectangles Up Wall, Mounted, 1981

Sold

H 22.5 in W 10 in D 4 in

Two Open Rectangles Up Wall, Mounted

By George Rickey

Located in New York, NY

The international master in kinetic sculpture, George Ricky was a master of balance and movement in stainless steel outdoor and indoor sculptures.

Category

1980s Kinetic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sold

H 72 in W 14 in D 10 in

Blue Ceramic Totem - Tall Sculpture for Garden and Indoor by Marc Zimmerman

By Marc Zimmerman

Located in Carmel, CA

This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Please note: The base is not included. We will guide you through a simple installation process for outdoor or indo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

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$50,000

H 119 in W 119 in D 30 in

The Portal: World We See - contemporary, geometric, abstract, steel sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This impressive circular architectural sculpture was created by Jeffrey Gillmor. An experienced metal artisan, this outdoor piece—a circle cut from a square is forged from etched ste...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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Indoor Sculptures Contemporary For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact indoor sculptures contemporary you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 13 Abstract versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect indoor sculptures contemporary may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an indoor sculptures contemporary to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, gray, gold, blue and more. Finding an appealing indoor sculptures contemporary — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sebastian Reiter, Gillie and Marc Schattner, Kuno Vollet, Rob Lorenson and Melanie Yazzie each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in metal, bronze and steel — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Indoor Sculptures Contemporary?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an indoor sculptures contemporary in our inventory may begin at $84 and can go as high as $79,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,462.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.

Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.

If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.

And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.

At Hosfelt Gallery, Bertoia Masterworks Complement Dynamic Contemporary Art

For nearly three decades, San Francisco–based Todd Hosfelt has curated against the grain — with a show on the legendary modernist Harry Bertoia the latest case in point.

This Weathered-Steel Sculpture Distills a Form of Protest into a Minimalist Monument

Part of Alejandro Vega Beuvrin’s “Barricada” series, the work is a subversive tribute to the street smarts of citizen activists.

How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism

Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.

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Chryssa’s 1962 Neon Sculpture Was Way ahead of the Art-World Curve

By working with lettering, neon and Pop imagery, Chryssa pioneered several postmodern themes at a time when most male artists detested commercial mediums.

How to Spot a Fake KAWS Figure

KAWS art toys have developed an avid audience in recent decades, and as in any robust collectible market, counterfeiters have followed the mania. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.