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"El Innombrable" Fernando de Szyszlo, Red Mysticist Abstract Composition
"El Innombrable" Fernando de Szyszlo, Red Mysticist Abstract Composition

"El Innombrable" Fernando de Szyszlo, Red Mysticist Abstract Composition

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in New York, NY

Fernando de Szyszlo El Innombrable, 1980 Titled inscribed dated verso: Orrentia 1980 "El Innombrable" Signed lower bottom edge center "Szyszlo" Oil on canvas 59 1/2 x 59 inches Fer...

Category

1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Optimism Painting II  - acrylic on wood
Optimism Painting II  - acrylic on wood

Optimism Painting II - acrylic on wood

By Christian Möller

Located in London, GB

abstract abstraction minimalist minimalism expressionism concept art fine art conceptual muted contemporary

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Last Snow,  Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Last Snow,  Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Last Snow, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

By Alex Kalenyuk

Located in Granada Hills, CA

The painting is full of intricate details and delicate brushwork, which makes it a truly stunning piece of art. The muted colors give the painting a calming feeling, making it perfec...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Enigma 1960s Eccentric And Bohemian Framed Original Welsh Abstract Oil Painting
Enigma 1960s Eccentric And Bohemian Framed Original Welsh Abstract Oil Painting

Enigma 1960s Eccentric And Bohemian Framed Original Welsh Abstract Oil Painting

By Meryl Watts

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

In 2010 there was a major sale of over seventy of her works from the collections of two of her biggest collectors, which fetched record prices. © Big Sky Fine Art The piece offered...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Abstract One, Minneapolis, MN, 2016

Abstract One, Minneapolis, MN, 2016

By Bill Phelps

Located in Hudson, NY

abstract, American, water, animal, color, still life, shell, moody, dark, oil, archival pigment print, ocean, dramatic, shiny, pearl, mystery, gem, treasure, Minneapolis, fine art ph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

"While many Tabriz rugs have central medallions with symmetrical designs - and typical coloration based in reds and blues, this rug is woven quite differently. It's a true work of ar...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Tabriz Rugs

Materials

Wool

Still-Life Painting of Box and Bag, Oil on Canvas, 1940s, Unframed
Still-Life Painting of Box and Bag, Oil on Canvas, 1940s, Unframed

Still-Life Painting of Box and Bag, Oil on Canvas, 1940s, Unframed

Located in Genève, GE

A sophisticated and collectible artwork, ideal for collectors of European modernism, surrealist art, and refined interior design. Bovy Lysberg, 1943 oil painting, modernist still lif...

Category

1940s Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Shells Rustic Coastal Painting with Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 50"
Shells Rustic Coastal Painting with Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 50"

Shells Rustic Coastal Painting with Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 50"

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. - 1" deep wooden support bars - Gallery Stretching & Wrap SEASHELLS ART Bring the wonder and allure of the sea onto your walls with my soft and muted seashell art collection.

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Shells Rustic Coastal Painting with Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 50"
Shells Rustic Coastal Painting with Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 50"

Shells Rustic Coastal Painting with Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 50"

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. - 1" deep wooden support bars - Gallery Stretching & Wrap SEASHELLS ART Bring the wonder and allure of the sea onto your walls with my soft and muted seashell art collection.

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Courtesan Shinoko, by Kikukawa Eizan c.1815
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Courtesan Shinoko, by Kikukawa Eizan c.1815

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Courtesan Shinoko, by Kikukawa Eizan c.1815

By Kikukawa Eizan

Located in TORQUAY, AU

Presented in a simple, modern gallery frame, this piece bridges the gap between historical artifact and timeless art. The delicate, muted colours and clear, confident lines complemen...

Category

Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

A Boisterous Inn Drinking Affair Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
A Boisterous Inn Drinking Affair Painting  Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

A Boisterous Inn Drinking Affair Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka

Located in South Burlington, VT

It is hand painted in folk art style with muted colors as only Laposka could execute.

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

Untitled Edition 7 of 99

Untitled Edition 7 of 99

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Miami, FL

Fernando de Szyszlo was a Peruvian painter best known for using pre-Columbian imagery and muted palette. De Szyszlo’s art was an attempt at reinventing Surrealist themes in a Latin A...

Category

20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Laser Beams from Star Cities Felt Tip Pen Drawing on Canvas by British Artist
Laser Beams from Star Cities Felt Tip Pen Drawing on Canvas by British Artist

Laser Beams from Star Cities Felt Tip Pen Drawing on Canvas by British Artist

Located in Preston, GB

This unique original depicts an imagined abstract interpretation of a distant planet in the cosmos using calming muted tones. Symbolic visionary art from creative drawings, meditatio...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Felt Pen, Permanent Marker, Pen

"Your New Home, " Abstract Surrealist Landscape Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
"Your New Home, " Abstract Surrealist Landscape Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee

"Your New Home, " Abstract Surrealist Landscape Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee

By Reginald K. Gee

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The ground is green and yellow and the sky is a muted gray. 30" x 40" art Custom framing is available Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K...

Category

1990s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

Art Deco Fabric Lined Wooden Stool, France ca 1940s
Art Deco Fabric Lined Wooden Stool, France ca 1940s

Art Deco Fabric Lined Wooden Stool, France ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Whether you love the glamour of bold colours and patterns, or prefer the elegance of muted tones and sleek lines, Art Deco furniture can bring your vision to life.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Nouveau Enamelled Faience Vase, Baluster Form, Longwy Region, France, 1910s
Art Nouveau Enamelled Faience Vase, Baluster Form, Longwy Region, France, 1910s

Art Nouveau Enamelled Faience Vase, Baluster Form, Longwy Region, France, 1910s

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Glasgow, GB

The neck features stylised ornament and a geometric band, while the body is adorned with Japanese-influenced motifs rendered in more muted, earthy tones characteristic of Art Nouveau...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Grey, Ivory and Yellow Wool Flatweave Rug 9'2''x11'9''
Art Deco Grey, Ivory and Yellow Wool Flatweave Rug 9'2''x11'9''

Art Deco Grey, Ivory and Yellow Wool Flatweave Rug 9'2''x11'9''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This hand-knotted wool rug presents a refined architectural geometric pattern, drawing inspiration from Art Deco motifs and modernist design. The meticulously arranged layered rectan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Green Art Deco Arne Bang Handmade Stoneware Bowl 'Model 5', Denmark, 1930s
Large Green Art Deco Arne Bang Handmade Stoneware Bowl 'Model 5', Denmark, 1930s

Large Green Art Deco Arne Bang Handmade Stoneware Bowl 'Model 5', Denmark, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Malmö, SE

Bang’s work is characterised by strong, often ribbed forms, restrained decoration, and richly textured glazes in earthy, muted colours. Influenced by Art Deco, Functionalism, and Jap...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Pink Turkish Sparta Rug, Art Nouveau Elegance Meets Baroque Opulence
Antique Pink Turkish Sparta Rug, Art Nouveau Elegance Meets Baroque Opulence

Antique Pink Turkish Sparta Rug, Art Nouveau Elegance Meets Baroque Opulence

Located in Dallas, TX

The richness of its hues, drawn from both Art Nouveau's soft, muted tones and Venetian design's jewel-like colors, imbues the space with warmth and depth, while luxurious metallic ac...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Oak Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Top
Scandinavian Oak Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Top

Scandinavian Oak Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Top

Located in Hundested, DK

The tiled top features a flowing ornamental motif in muted earthy tones, drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau and mid-century decorative design traditions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Fish Lidded Jar, 1930s
Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Fish Lidded Jar, 1930s

Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs Fish Lidded Jar, 1930s

By Höganäs Keramik, Upsala Ekeby, Andersson & Johansson, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Swedish Art Deco muted verdigris blue green colored running glaze with bright orange accents made by Andersson & Johansson - later known as Höganäs Keramik - in the early 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Colorful Vibrant Abstract Wool Hand-woven Green Chinese Deco Rug
Colorful Vibrant Abstract Wool Hand-woven Green Chinese Deco Rug

Colorful Vibrant Abstract Wool Hand-woven Green Chinese Deco Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Unlike traditional Chinese rugs, which often used more muted colors, Art Deco rugs experimented with a mix of bright, contrasting colors, which were in sync with the roaring twenties...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Kaveri Modern Wool & Silk Rug – 4' x 6'
Hand-Knotted Kaveri Modern Wool & Silk Rug – 4' x 6'

Hand-Knotted Kaveri Modern Wool & Silk Rug – 4' x 6'

Located in Los Gatos, CA

The design blends warm taupe, sand, ivory, blush, charcoal, soft gray, and muted blue tones in an art-inspired arrangement that adds depth, balance, and visual movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage African Masana Tapestry with Tribal Figures in Striped Garments Design
Vintage African Masana Tapestry with Tribal Figures in Striped Garments Design

Vintage African Masana Tapestry with Tribal Figures in Striped Garments Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

The artistic composition emphasizes elongated silhouettes and simplified forms, creating a modernist interpretation of traditional African textile art. Muted shades of dusty rose, so...

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

"While many Tabriz rugs have central medallions with symmetrical designs - and typical coloration based in reds and blues, this rug is woven quite differently. It's a true work of ar...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Can Can Poster
Vintage French Can Can Poster

Vintage French Can Can Poster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The graphic design features a cheeky illustration of a lady peek-a-boo behind a petticoat, rendered in a sophisticated palette of sage green, cream, and muted rose. Its Art Nouveau i...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Posters

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Oushak Rug Early 19th Century
Oushak Rug Early 19th Century

Oushak Rug Early 19th Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

Woven in Turkey during the late 1800s, this Ushak (Oushak) carpet is truly a work of art. Its muted colors and soft wool make it perfect for any room, and its durability means it wil...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Bolmso Reverie: Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Masterpiece of Nordic Elegance
The Bolmso Reverie: Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Masterpiece of Nordic Elegance

The Bolmso Reverie: Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Masterpiece of Nordic Elegance

By Anna Johanna Ångström

Located in Dallas, TX

This Swedish rollakan rug carries Angstrom's signature initial "A" in the lower corner, a mark of her dedication to traditional Swedish textile art. Its muted tones and carefully cra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Star Motifs in Olive Green, Burnt Orange, Ivory
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Star Motifs in Olive Green, Burnt Orange, Ivory

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Star Motifs in Olive Green, Burnt Orange, Ivory

Located in Atlanta, GA

A multicolor banded border frames the composition with zigzag and chevron detailing in rich earth tones and muted pastels, lending a folk-art charm to the piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Jajim Tan, Green, and Purple Diamond Check Kilim 7'x11'9''
Vintage Jajim Tan, Green, and Purple Diamond Check Kilim 7'x11'9''

Vintage Jajim Tan, Green, and Purple Diamond Check Kilim 7'x11'9''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

The earthy color palette and intricate pattern are reminiscent of Anatolia's rich weaving heritage, making this rug both a functional piece and a work of art. Its muted hues ensure v...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lovely ceramic bottle by Robert Picault
Lovely ceramic bottle by Robert Picault

Lovely ceramic bottle by Robert Picault

By Robert Picault

Located in NICE, FR

This piece embodies Picault’s blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics, making it both a functional object and a collectible piece of art. The muted glaze and organic...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Behind the Blue Door Book by John Demsey
Behind the Blue Door Book by John Demsey

Behind the Blue Door Book by John Demsey

Located in New York, NY

Behind the Blue Door By: John Demsey Written by Alina Cho Photography by Douglas Friedman The decor of entrepreneur John Demsey’s six-story townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Giorgio Sant'Angelo Logo Print Rain Coat
Giorgio Sant'Angelo Logo Print Rain Coat

Giorgio Sant'Angelo Logo Print Rain Coat

Located in New York, NY

Giorgio Sant'Angelo raincoat of muted floral art deco print in sythetic/cotton blend.

Category

1970s American Raincoats

Extraordinary Interiors by Suzanne Tucker
Extraordinary Interiors by Suzanne Tucker

Extraordinary Interiors by Suzanne Tucker

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary Interiors, Tucker's third monograph, presents a selection of the designer's recent work, including a mountain retreat featuring a symphony of natural tones and textures...

Category

2010s Books

Materials

Paper

Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Pendant Perforated Brass Lamps, 1960's
Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Pendant Perforated Brass Lamps, 1960's

Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Pendant Perforated Brass Lamps, 1960's

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Uccle, BE

Jakobsson’s own body of work includes laminated pine pendant lamps, large bulbous glass chandeliers, all manner of muted lighting, and even Pop Art-inspired sconces.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Soft Greens Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting, Muted Colours
Soft Greens Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting, Muted Colours

Soft Greens Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting, Muted Colours

By Pamela Cawley

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting, Muted Colours by Pamela Cawley, British 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed board: 20 x 16 inches Stunning original Impressionist ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape IV - Acrylic Landscape Painting, Muted colors with Bright Accents
Landscape IV - Acrylic Landscape Painting, Muted colors with Bright Accents

Landscape IV - Acrylic Landscape Painting, Muted colors with Bright Accents

By Barbara Hubert

Located in Warsaw, PL

BARBARA HUBERT (born in 1974) In 1999 she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the atelier of prof. Stanisław Rodziński and prof. Leszek Misiak. As the...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of muted art for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Modern versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of muted art may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of muted art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and blue. Creating an object in our assortment of muted art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Yvette Dubois Habasque, Joanna Woyda, Barbara Hubert, Magdalena Spasowicz and Olga Antonova are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Muted Art?

The price for a piece of muted art in our collection starts at $136 and tops out at $140,000 with the average selling for $1,244.