Crystal Monolith by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991
By Jan Exnar
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful fused crystal glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991
Crystal
Jan Exnar, Czech Crystal Monolith with Undercut Step, 1998
By Jan Exnar, Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtova
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Jan Exnar work. Made in the period he was looking for purity of shapes and color. Fused glass
Crystal
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H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in
Jan Exnar, Czech Crystal Pyramid Monolith with Corner Engraving, 1998
By Jan Exnar, Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtova
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Jan Exnar work. Made in the period he was looking for purity of shapes and color. Fused glass
Crystal
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H 26.78 in W 11.62 in D 7.88 in
Jan Exnar, Czech Crystal Large Monolith with Twin Peaks Organic Finish, 1998
By Jan Exnar, Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtova
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Jan Exnar work. Made in the period he was looking for purity of shapes and color. Fused glass
Crystal
$5,797 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Frederecia Furniture, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 1993, Danish designer Nanna Ditzel found inspira...
Teak
$72 / item
H 1.58 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
Glass Incense Diffuser, SMOKE, Handcrafted and Blowing by Mouth
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The Smoke incense holder is made of blown borosilicate glass. The design of its shape, soft and light, seems to be defined by the swirls of smoke that rise slowly. The internal void ...
Glass
$1,932
H 27.37 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture, Stone Stele Representing an Ancient Divinity, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, stone stele representing an ancient divinity, 20th century. Sculpture of an ancient divinity, stone stele on a metal base, 20th century. H: 69.5cm, W: 32cm, D: 15cm
Stone, Metal
White Lilac Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite White Lilac NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious White Lilac Marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timel...
Marble
One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Work of Art: The 1990's Lounge Chair Elevate your space with a true masterpiece of design - the one-of-a-kind 1990's lounge chair. This extraordinary piece transcends ...
Maple
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
Located in London, GB
This magnificent, widely published, female figure, skilfully carved from translucent alabaster, is a refined example of the subtlety and elegance of South Arabian art. The figure sta...
Alabaster
Curved leather lounge chairs by Busnelli, Italy 1970s
By Studio G14, Busnelli
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Curved leather lounge chairs by Busnelli, Italy 1970s. Nice strong curved bulky shaped design upholstered in a high quality thick cognac colored nubuck leather which gives the chairs...
Leather, Wenge
Venini Murano Art Glass Egg 50° ConfArtigianato Series Egg, 1997
By Venini
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning workmanship by Venini for the 50th anniversary of Conf Artigianato in 1997; egg with blue and yellow twisted cane decorations. A truly well executed sculpture only in Venini...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Abstract Bronze sculpture by Maurice Perrenoud
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large abstract Bronze sculpture by Maurice Perrenoud (1914 - 2007), Switzerland 1970s. Strong sharp & bold shapes made in solid dark patinated bronze with exposed line structure to h...
Bronze
$2,500 / set
H 15.36 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair Scandinavian Modern Clear Glass Table Lamps by Holmegaard, Model One
By Maria Berntsen, Holmegaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This pair of Danish Modern clear glass shade and table lamps Are Designed By Maria Berntsen for Holmegaard. This "Model One" pair of lamps were made by Holmegaard in the late 1990...
Glass, Blown Glass
White Kinetic Composition by Edison Parra, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract Kinetic Composition by Edison Parra (1945-), Venezuela 1970s. Parra had his academical training between 1960 and 1966, first at the Neptalí Rincón Art School in Maracaibo an...
Composition
Gothic Architectural fragment abstract sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We mounted this Gothic architectural fragment on a custom iron stand. In this new context it becomes a sculpture with a almost abstract feeling. Together with its centuries old patin...
Sandstone
Dish Designed by Verner Panton for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1990s
By Verner Panton
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver dish designed by Verner Panton for Georg Jensen, Denmark. 1990’s. Sterling silver. Dimensions: H: 9,5 cm/ 3 3/4'' L: 56 cm/ 22'' W: 46 cm/ 18'' Among the giants of Danish...
Silver
Stone Antique Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare bas-relief sculpture in hand-carved stone in the shape of a vase. I mounted it on a simple black base, which gives stability. Simply elegant. ref. nr. 1518 -
Stone
$21,258Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Defending Yourself from destruction Sculpture by Elvio Becheroni
By Elvio Becheroni
Located in Milano, IT
"Defending Yourself from destruction," a striking sculpture by the gifted artist Elvio Becheroni, stands as a poignant chapter in his "Amazonia" series of the disenchanted forest, bo...
Wood
Type Spaghetti Meter by Studio Lievito
Located in Geneve, CH
Type Spaghetti meter by Studio Lievito Dimensions: D10 x W10 x H10 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara marble. Weight: 1.8 kg Turning ordinary into extraordinary. By a simple turn, one blo...
Carrara Marble
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Abstract sculpture has evolved over time with artists making a variety of striking statements in stone, bronze, ceramic and other materials. In the collection of abstract sculptures on 1stDibs, you are sure to find a piece that is perfect for your space.
When exploring how to arrange furniture and decor, consider color, texture and what kind of energy it should evoke. Abstract sculpture can elevate any home through its many decorative possibilities.
Auguste Rodin is often called the father of modern sculpture for his pioneering naturalistic forms and figures that vividly express emotion. His work in the 19th and early 20th centuries broke with artistic conventions and inspired modernism, leading to a new period of avant-garde abstraction.
Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque were among the first artists to push abstract sculpture into the mainstream. They helped define the Cubism movement, which focused on deconstructing the world abstractly. Other 20th-century artistic movements, including Italian Futurism, Dadaism, Neo-Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, all contributed to the advancement of abstract sculpture. Italian Futurism, for example, celebrated movement, dynamics and technology in abstract sculpture. These movements continue to inform abstract sculpture today.
With abstract art — sculpture, painting or a grouping of prints — a work can complement a living room, dining room or other space, or it can act as a bold focal point.
Browse a range of modern abstract sculptures, postmodern abstract sculptures and other sculptures on 1stDibs.