$50,000
The Portal: World We See - contemporary, geometric, abstract, steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
“The World we see and live in is much more complex than I feel it has to be, so we need to keep (everything) in perspective, keep basic positive values ... as we pass through the cir...
Steel
$130,000
H 111 in W 81 in D 38 in
Dream Screens (Paravents du Reve) - large, abstract, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Mid-century modern outdoor sculpture. This imposing metal sculpture by the renowned Quebecois artist, Marcel Barbeau dominates the landscape. This monumental piece, ‘paravents du rê...
Metal, Steel
$45,000
H 198 in W 36 in D 60 in
Collusion - tall, monumental, contemporary, abstract, stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This monumental, contemporary, abstract, stainless steel sculpture was created by American sculptor Mike Hansel. Hansel has collaborated on public installations of outdoor sculptures...
Stainless Steel
$35,000
H 141 in W 70 in D 32 in
Convergence - abstract, geometric, corten and stainless steel outdoor sculpture
By Claude Millette
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract outdoor sculpture is forged from steel. The dynamic, eclectic sculptural work of Quebec artist Claude Millette is highly regarded for its innovation in bo...
Stainless Steel, Steel
$115,000
H 61 in W 61 in D 42 in
A Cappella - large, contemporary, abstract, bronze and steel outdoor sculpture
By David Chamberlain
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This lyrical and elegant contemporary sculpture is by David Chamberlain whose work is collected and admired around the world. Hand forged in patinated bronze and steel, the flowing c...
Bronze, Steel
$32,000
H 88 in W 118 in D 50 in
Shamsé 2- minimalist, contemporary, geometric abstract, steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This monumental metal outdoor sculpture is rendered in a contemporary geometric form. Amin Sadraei is a sculptural artist whose arresting work is based on the intricate beauty of tr...
Steel
$125,000
H 80 in W 147 in D 138 in
"Zerques", Abstract, Organic, Industrial Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture in steel
By Carole Eisner
Located in New York, NY
"Zerques" by Carole Eisner Rolled and welded steel I-beams Carole Eisner has worked with scrap and recycled metal for 40 years creating elegant, abstract forms welded in steel. The ...
Steel
$26,300
H 100 in W 48 in D 48 in
Looking - tall, geometric abstract, powder coated outdoor steel sculpture
By Ry Van Der Hout
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this intriguing sculpture by Ryan Van Der Hout, a multitude of mirrors reflect the images of sky and land that surround it. Forged from powder-coated steel, each lens is mounted o...
Steel
$30,000
H 84 in W 30 in D 16 in
Between Us - Contemporary Metal Abstract Outdoor Sculpture
By Stephane Langlois
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary outdoor abstract sculpture is comprised of two metal columns. Quebecois sculptor Stephane Langlois comes from a rural background and draws enduring inspiration fr...
Metal
$17,000
H 103 in W 32 in D 30 in
Expansion - tall, large, geometric, abstract, corten steel outdoor sculpture
By Claude Millette
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Quebec artist Claude Millette is known for his dynamic geometric-shaped outdoor sculptures. With Expansion, two elongated rectangular frames of corten steel sit somewhat askew one at...
Steel
$58,000
H 118 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Projection II - Abstract Stainless Steel Outdoor Sculpture, Contemporary Art
By Claude Millette
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As an acclaimed Quebec sculptor, Claude Millette is well known for his public artwork. Projection II is a fine example of Millette’s mastery in forging steel, his preferred material ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$19,000
H 132 in W 38 in D 34 in
Vortex: Steel Abstract, Dynamic Composition, Outdoor Sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jean-Marc Tétro’s abstract sculptures can be found in many public venues including his own township in Quebec where he created a steel sculpture of horses as an homage to the renowne...
Steel
$68,500
H 83 in W 36 in D 22 in
"Ethereal Oracle" Abstract, Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors, Silver
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Ethereal Oracle" by Hans van de Bovenkamp Stainless steel Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been descri...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
$50,000
H 144 in W 144 in D 144 in
Six Rings - large, symmetric, abstract, rings, stainless steel outdoor sculpture
By Jake Goertzen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Jake Goertzen creates a symmetrical design with six stainless steel rings in this elegant outdoor sculpture. "The circle is associated with wholeness, symmetry, har...
Stainless Steel
$30,000
H 91 in W 48 in D 18 in
Bewitched - tall, modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture
By Stephane Langlois
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Two organic shapes rise from the ground and reach for the sky in this finely crafted aluminum sculpture by Stephane Langlois. The abstract forms evoke the idea of two humans engaged...
Metal
$45,000
H 144 in W 144 in D 48 in
"Portal to the 8th Dimension", Abstract Outdoor Metal Sculpture, Welded Aluminum
By Steven Zaluski
Located in New York, NY
"Portal to the 8th Dimension" by Steven Zaluski Abstract, Large-Scale Outdoor Sculpture in welded aluminum Steve Zaluski’s kinetic sculptures in welded bronze or aluminum have been ...
Metal
$19,500
H 82.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Slender - tall, modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture
By Stephane Langlois
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Elegant curves create an imposing sculpture in this new work by Quebec artist Stéphane Langlois. The column, cut and welded out of aluminum narrows as it reaches a spire. The center ...
Metal
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
Gemstone Cube Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
The gemstone Cube by DAR Proyectos is a reimagined classic, a unique combination of 7 brightly coloured gemstones that form a perfect square (in any one of 32 ways to solve!). This p...
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Soapstone
$230 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
$295,000
H 31.25 in W 41.5 in
Views of Hotel Well I (Moving Focus Series), Signed Lithograph, T. 280; DH. 67
By David Hockney
Located in Aventura, FL
Views of Hotel Well I, from Moving Focus series (T. 280; DH. 67). Lithograph printed in colors on TGL handmade paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Edition 15/75. or...
Paper, Lithograph
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Dogwood Table Lamp Dogwood Band table lamp New York, USA, c. 1910 Leaded glass, Patinated bronze Height: 21.5 Inches X 16 Inches Diameter (55 × 4...
Bronze
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...
Bronze
Tall Tiffany Studios Geometric 20” Vine Border Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Shade and Library Base Table Lamp In perfect original condition which is extremely rare for a 115 yr old lamp. The glass is diachronic and lig...
Bronze
The Art of Fine Gardening: Craig Bergmann Landscape Design
Located in New York, NY
The long-awaited debut book on Craig Bergmann, pre-eminent designer of traditional gardens along the North Shore of Chicago For more than four decades, Craig Bergmann has been recog...
Paper
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$47,652 / set
H 29.14 in W 44.1 in D 37.41 in
XL Mah Jong ‘Missoni’ modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Roche Bobois Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s Missoni Home Upholstered Modular Lounge System in Velvet and Signature Textiles An iconic expressio...
Fabric
Pair of Large Carved Stone Stags on Pedestals from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional pair of large stone stags on pedestals has been made from huge blocks of Italian limestone. The details and proportion of the stonework, executed by a master stone c...
Stone, Limestone
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Custom-Made Tripod Dining Chair in Customer’s Own Fabric by Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$7,540 / item
H 19.69 in W 795.28 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Sungodess Sun Lounger Daybed by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Sungodess Daybed is Egg Designs’ homage to elemental form and leisure. Its silhouette—an elegant arc of African mahogany timber—evokes the gentle curve of a crescent moon or the ...
Steel
$65,239
H 29.93 in W 129.93 in D 51.19 in
Gold Tree Dining Table with Walnut Root Top Polished Brass Base
Located in Paris, FR
Dining or conference table gold tree with a walnut root veneer top which include fossils textured details. Base is in high polished brass. Exceptionnal piece, each piece is unique.
Brass
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
If you’re thinking about decorating your space with abstract sculpture, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
You don’t have to look for a piece that demands attention. Find a work of abstract sculpture that speaks to you. As is the case with any abstract art, whether it’s sculpture, an abstract painting or a grouping of prints, you can select a work for your living room or dining room, for example, that will either casually fade into the background or serve as a focal point. When you’re thinking about how to arrange your furniture and decor, consider color, texture and what kind of energy you’d like a specific room or corner to evoke. Abstract sculpture can go a long way in elevating a home, and its history is interesting if you’re shopping for a new piece today.
As a pioneer in naturalistic forms and figures that vividly express emotion, Auguste Rodin is often called the father of modern sculpture. His work in the 19th and early 20th century broke with artistic conventions and inspired modernism, leading to a new period of avant-garde abstraction.
Among the first artists to push abstract sculpture into the mainstream were Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. They helped define the movement of Cubism, which focused on deconstructing the world abstractly.
Later in the 20th century, the artistic movements of Italian Futurism, Dadaism, Neo-Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and minimalism all contributed to the advancement of new and more abstract sculpture designs. Italian Futurism, for example, celebrated movement, dynamics and technology in abstract sculpture. These movements passed down ideas that continue to inform abstract sculpture today.
Browse a range of modern abstract sculptures, postmodern abstract sculptures and other kinds of sculpture on 1stDibs.
A new show at Upstate New York’s Corning Museum of Glass shows off the best and brightest contemporary works of the last few years.
The newly redesigned Norton Museum and other impressive exhibition spaces around Palm Beach are drawing art aficionados to the tony enclave year-round.