Sound of the Fjord, Contemporary Scandinavian Woven Textile, by Åse Ljones
By Åse Ljones
Located in Wilton, CT
Åse Ljones’ hand-embroidered tapestry Sound on the Fjord reflects Ljones’ upbringing on a small rural farm, where sea and nature were close by.
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Thread
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H 65.5 in W 32.25 in D 1.25 in
I Mirror You, Contemporary Scandinavian Woven Textile, by Åse Ljones
By Åse Ljones
Located in Wilton, CT
Materials: Hand embroidery, linen. While making I Mirror You Ljones drew inspiration from her childhood on a little farm near the fjord in the Norwegian countryside. Naturally, the ...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Thread
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H 31.625 in W 55.25 in D 2.5 in
Tangled In, Contemporary Scandinavian Woven Textile, by Åse Ljones
By Åse Ljones
Located in Wilton, CT
Ljones uses a blizzard of stitches to create her works. "No stitch is ever a mistake," she says. "A mistake is often what creates a dynamic in the work." She starts her embroidery at...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Thread, Wood
$12,000
H 54 in W 66 in D 10.5 in
Summer and Winter, Mid-Century Tapestry, Woven Hanging, Textile Wall Sculpture
By Adela Akers
Located in Wilton, CT
Adela Akers (b. 1933, Santiago de Compostela, Spain) is a Spanish-born textile and fiber artist. She is Professor Emeritus (1972 to 1995) at the Tyler School of Art. Her career as an...
Textile, Linen, Thread, Yarn, Fabric, Tapestry
$2,080
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Senses - Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Woven and Painted Artwork
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Hallein, AT
Senses, 2021, Horizons Series Handwoven painting, linen, cotton yarn, acrylic textile paint, 65 x 50 cm ‘Horizons’ are a symbiosis of two disciplines of art, Painting and Weaving. ...
Textile, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic
$2,080
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
In Between Words III, Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Woven and Painted Artwork
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Hallein, AT
In Between Words III, 2021, Horizons Series Handwoven painting, linen, cotton yarn, acrylic textile paint, 65 x 50 cm ‘Horizons’ are a symbiosis of two disciplines of art, Painting ...
Textile, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic
$24,000
H 55 in W 70 in D 2 in
Palisades, Contemporary Abstract Textile Wall Sculpture, Woven Tapestry
Located in Wilton, CT
Palisades, wool and sisal, 55" x 70", 1992. Contemporary Abstract Textile Wall Sculpture, Woven Tapestry. Anna Urbanowicz-Krowacka (b 1938, Poland) graduated from the Academy of Fine...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Thread
$10,000
H 32 in W 73 in D 2 in
Landscape Transformed, Contemporary Abstract Tapestry, Textile Wall Sculpture
By Adela Akers
Located in Wilton, CT
Adela Akers (b. 1933, Santiago de Compostela, Spain) is a Spanish-born textile and fiber artist. She is Professor Emeritus (1972 to 1995) at the Tyler School of Art. Her career as an...
Metal, Foil
$2,375
H 23 in W 48 in D 1 in
Modernist Handwoven FIber Art Textile Panel by Věra Drnková-Žáreck, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1960s handwoven fiber-art panel by the noted Czechoslovakian artist, Věra Drnková-Žárecká. Born in 1922, Žárecká was an avant-garde Czech textile and costume designer who, in 1959,...
Wool, Cotton
$8,608
H 44.1 in W 36.23 in
2022 I-1 by Christiane Maurer - Fiber Art, Geometric Patterns, Handwoven
By Christiane Maurer
Located in Paris, FR
2022 I – 1 is a unique textile (double weave, handwoven cotton stretched on frame) artwork by contemporary artist Christiane Maurer, dimensions are 112 × 92 cm (44.1 × 36.2 in). The...
Textile, Cotton
$26,000
H 80 in W 39 in D 1 in
Kasuri Panel 145, Japanese Silk Textile Wall Hanging by Jun Tomita
By Jun Tomita
Located in Wilton, CT
This silk ikat textile wall hanging is by Japanese fiber artist, Jun Tomita.
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Silk
$64,000
H 114 in W 60 in D 6 in
Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry by Ritzi Jacobi and Peter Jacobi
Located in Wilton, CT
Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture. Cotton, goat hair and sisal, 114" x 60" x 6", 1975. Ritzi Jacobi (1941 - 2022) and Peter Jacobi (1935) Ritzi and Peter Ja...
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Thread
$13,000
H 70 in W 48 in D 5 in
En Face, Mica and Steel Woven Wall Hanging and Installation, Agneta Hobin
By Agneta Hobin
Located in Wilton, CT
En Face, Agneta Hobin, mica and steel, 70" x 48", 2007. This 7-piece mica and steel hanging installation and sculpture is by Finnish artist, Agneta Hobin. En Face "It has become mo...
Steel
$5,800
H 45.5 in W 55.5 in D 2 in
Thin Green Horizon, Contemporary Geometric Tapestry by Gudrun Pagter
By Gudrun Pagter
Located in Wilton, CT
Thin Green Horizon, sisal, linen and flax, 45.5” x 55.5”, 2017. Gudrun Pagter is a Denmark-based artist that is known for creating exquisite woven tapestries. Pagter creates strong...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Linen, Thread, Dye
$12,800
H 56 in W 24.5 in D 0.5 in
Brocado en Lino, Carolina Yrarrázaval, handwoven textile
By Carolina Yrarrázaval
Located in Wilton, CT
This handwoven contemporary textile sculpture, Brocado en Lino, was done by Chilean fiber artist, Carolina Yrarrázaval (b. 1960). Yrarrázaval explains her inspiration and technique: ...
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Cotton
$9,000
H 49 in W 70 in D 6 in
"Vibrant Conversation", Contemporary Abstract Textile Wall Sculpture
By Marianne Kemp
Located in Wilton, CT
Vibrant Conversation, horsehair, cotton, linen, 49” x 70” x 6", 2018. This vibrant contemporary abstract textile wall sculpture was done by textile artist, Marianne Kemp (b. 1976, W...
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Tapestry, Linen
$9,000
H 33 in W 24 in D 2 in
Eclate de Braise, Mid-Century Abstract Woven Tapestry
By Mariette Rousseau-Vermette
Located in Wilton, CT
Eclate de Braise, wool, 33" x 24", 1966. This mid-century abstract woven tapestry was done by Canadian textile artist, Mariette Rousseau-Vermette (1926 - 2006). Artist statement: "W...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool
$12,800
H 76 in W 21 in D 0.5 in
Azul, Carolina Yrarrázaval, handwoven textile
By Carolina Yrarrázaval
Located in Wilton, CT
This handwoven contemporary textile sculpture, Azul, was done by Chilean fiber artist, Carolina Yrarrázaval (b. 1960). Yrarrázaval explains her inspiration and technique: "Througho...
Fabric, Textile, Linen
$12,000
H 77 in W 23.5 in D 0.5 in
Mineral II, Carolina Yrarrázaval, handwoven textile
By Carolina Yrarrázaval
Located in Wilton, CT
This handwoven contemporary textile sculpture, Mineral II, was done by Chilean fiber artist, Carolina Yrarrázaval (b. 1960). Yrarrázaval explains her inspiration and technique: "Th...
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Linen
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,056 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$2,022
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
The Heat - Handwoven Abstract Landscape, Contemporary Woven and Painted Artwork
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Hallein, AT
‚The Heat’, handwoven landscape, linen yarn, organic cotton, acrylic textile paint, 60 x 50 cm, 2021. This work are a symbiosis of two disciplines of art, Painting and Weaving. Handw...
Textile, Cotton, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
$2,785
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Figurative, Contemporary Art, Textile Art, 21st Century
By Matthias de Vogel
Located in Mexico City, MX
Figurative Textile Art, Cotton, Handmade Free style weaving 80x80cm UNDER COMMISSION About the artist Matthias De Vogel The Textile art studio Fault Lines is Founded in 2015 by Ma...
Textile, Cotton
$3,200
H 42 in W 42 in D 0.5 in
Angled Blue, Contemporary Geometric Tapestry by Adela Akers
By Adela Akers
Located in Wilton, CT
Adela Akers (b. 1933, Santiago de Compostela, Spain) is a Spanish-born textile and fiber artist. She is Professor Emeritus (1972 to 1995) at the Tyler School of Art. Her career as an...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Linen, Wool
$4,800
H 102 in W 27 in D 1 in
Record, Blair Tate, Geometric woven textile wall sculpture
By Blair Tate
Located in Wilton, CT
Record, woven linen, cotton cord, 102" x 27", 2020. This abstract, geometric woven textile wall sculpture is by contemporary American fiber artist, Blair Tate. "In weaving there i...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Cotton, Linen
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
"Desert Winterscape", Cotton Tapestry, Wall Hanging Sculpture, Thread, Textile
By John Garrett
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American a...
Textile, Cotton, Yarn, Polyester
$35,000
H 46 in W 68 in D 2 in
Rocks, Post-Modern Abstract Landscape Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
Rocks (1985), Wool, Post-Modern Abstract Landscape Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture. Zofia Butrymowicz (1904-1987) was born in Warsaw, Poland. Artist Statement: "New experiments in ...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool
$5,800
H 15 in W 33.5 in D 1.5 in
"Cobalt Haze", Jo Barker, Colorful Contemporary Woven Tapestry
By Jo Barker
Located in Wilton, CT
"Cobalt Haze" Jo Barker, woven on cotton warp using wool, cotton, linen, silk, embroidery threads, 15" x 33.5" x 1.5", 2010 This colorful contemporary abstract tapestry was is by Br...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Silk, Thread
$7,626
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in
2025 I – 4 by Christiane Maurer - Fiber Art, Handwoven Geometric Wall Art
By Christiane Maurer
Located in Paris, FR
2025 I – 4 is a unique textile (double weave, handwoven cotton stretched on frame) artwork by contemporary artist Christiane Maurer, dimensions are 80 × 105 cm (31.5 × 41.3 in). The ...
Textile, Cotton
Five Panel #2
By Warren Seelig
Located in Wilton, CT
Corduroy weave
Cotton
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.
Find original abstract paintings, sculptures, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
Beneath the inky blackness, the painter’s irrepressible energy electrifies this pair of intaglio prints.
The New York Botanical Garden, in the Bronx, has mounted a multifaceted show honoring the polymath modernist's legacy, including new work by contemporary landscape maker Raymond Jungles.
In his current show at New York's Lehmann Maupin gallery, the Puerto Rican–born talent reveals new paintings with a semiautobiographical aspect.