Find a variety of kinetic sculpures available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect
contemporary,
abstract or
minimalist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add kinetic sculpures that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of
gray,
brown,
beige,
gold and more.
Carlos Cruz-Diez,
Jose Margulis,
Yaacov Agam,
Peter Olson and
Karolina Maszkiewicz took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in
metal,
plastic and
ceramic, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small kinetic sculpures measuring 1 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 159 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
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.