Iron Candle
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"h x 5"w x 4.5"d made by Ulla-Stina Wikander. Ulla-Stina Wikander was born 1957 in Kungälv. She is
Thread, Found Objects
$4,200
H 14 in W 16 in D 7 in
"Tape recorder", Needlepoint Embroidery Found Object Sculpture, Textile Art
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This found object sculpture titled "Tape recorder" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander
Thread, Found Objects
Small Fruit Press
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Small Fruit Press" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
Cutting Machine
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Cutting Machine" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
$1,500
H 11.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.5 in
"Communication", floral needlepoint on vintage headphones and walkie talkie
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Communication" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be a free or wall mounted
Thread, Found Objects, Fabric, Textile
$1,400
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 11 in
"Pink Kobra", Floral needlepoint embroidery wrapped around vintage rotary phone
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Pink Kobra" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander as a free standing sculpture. This piece
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
$1,500
H 4 in W 7 in D 6 in
"Yellow Headphones", Vintage needlepoint embroidery on headset
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Yellow Headphones" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be a free standing or wall
Thread, Found Objects
$1,400
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 11 in
"Orange Kobra", needlepoint embroidery, vintage telephone
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Yellow Kobra" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander as a free standing sculpture. This piece
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
$4,800
H 12 in W 13 in D 12 in
"TV", needlepoint woman on horseback wrapped around vintage television with plug
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"TV" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander is a free standing sculpture. This piece is made
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
$1,000
H 3 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
"Afternoon", Forest landscape embroidery covering book and sunglasses
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Afternoon"is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that is a free standing sculpture with
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
$1,200
H 6 in W 10 in D 7 in
"Present", Embroidered landscape wrapped into flower, ribbon, and book sculpture
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Present" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be free standing
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
$1,650
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
"Cream Wall Phone", Fruit still life embroidery covering
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Cream Wall Phone" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be free
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
'Toaster', 2021 Contemporary cross stitch over found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
Colourful contemporary cross stitch embroidery over found object. Ulla-Stina Wikander born 1957
Cotton, Yarn, Found Objects
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
'Sewing Machine', 2021 Contemporary cross stitch over found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
Colourful contemporary cross stitch embroidery over found object. Ulla-Stina Wikander born 1957
Cotton, Yarn, Found Objects
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
'Electric Mixer', 2021 Contemporary cross stitch over found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
Colourful contemporary cross stitch embroidery over found object. Ulla-Stina Wikander born 1957
Cotton, Yarn, Found Objects
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
'Hairdryer', 2021 Contemporary cross stitch over found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
Colourful contemporary cross stitch embroidery over found object. Ulla-Stina Wikander born 1957
Cotton, Yarn, Found Objects
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
'Pin Roll', 2021 Contemporary cross stitch over found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
Colourful contemporary cross stitch embroidery over found object. Ulla-Stina Wikander born 1957
Cotton, Yarn, Found Objects
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
'Iron', 2021 Contemporary cross stitch over found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
Colourful contemporary cross stitch embroidery over found object. Ulla-Stina Wikander born 1957
Cotton, Yarn, Found Objects
The Kettle
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 4.5"w x 7.5"d made by Ulla-Stina Wikander. Ulla-Stina Wikander was born 1957 in Kungälv. She is
Thread, Found Objects, Fabric, Yarn
Sold
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 10 in
"Turquoise Coffee Brewer", Textile Art, Found Vintage Object, Sculpture
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 6.5"w x 10"d made by Ulla-Stina Wikander. Ulla-Stina Wikander was born 1957 in Kungälv. She is
Thread, Found Objects
Sold
H 7 in W 11 in D 9 in
"Gramophone", Needlepoint embroidery Found Object Sculpture, Textile Art
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 11"w x 9"d. Ulla-Stina Wikander was born 1957 in Kungälv. She is currently living in Stockholm
Thread, Found Objects
Sold
H 30 in W 29 in D 26 in
"Swan Chair", Needlepoint Embroidery Vintage Object Sculpture, Textile Art
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This found object sculpture titled "Swan Chair" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made
Thread, Found Objects
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H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 7.75 in
"Blue Kettle" Vintage needlepoint embroidery on vintage found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Blue Kettle" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
Toaster
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Toaster" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of needlepoint
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
Electric Mixer
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Electric Mixer" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
Iron
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original cross-stitch/sculptural work by Swedish artist Ulla-Stina Wikander. The piece
Thread, Found Objects, Mixed Media
Electric Mixer
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original cross-stitch/sculptural work by Swedish artist Ulla-Stina Wikander. The piece
Thread, Found Objects, Mixed Media
Dialog
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original cross-stitch/sculptural work by Swedish artist Ulla-Stina Wikander. The piece
Thread, Found Objects, Mixed Media
Big Fruit Press
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Big Fruit Press" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
Sold
H 6.25 in W 8.75 in D 2.25 in
"Transistor Radio", Swan needlepoint embroidery on vintage radio sculpture
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Transistor Radio" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be free
Thread, Found Objects
Sold
H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in
"Reading", Landscape embroidery covering book, coffee mug and pen sculpture
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Reading" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be free standing
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
Sold
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
"Fishing Boat Wall Phone", Needlepoint of water scene on vintage telephone
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Fishing Boat Wall Phone" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or
Thread, Found Objects
Sold
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 11 in
"Yellow Kobra", Cherry blossom needlepoint on vintage Ericsson telephone
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Yellow Kobra" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander as a free standing sculpture. This piece
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
Headphones
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This found object sculpture titled "Headphones" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made
Thread, Found Objects
Coffee Brewer
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sculpture titled "Coffee Brewer" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander made of
Textile, Thread, Found Objects
Sold
H 3 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
"Summer", Red house with landscape needlepoint wrapped around book sculpture
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Summer" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that is free standing. This piece is made from
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
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H 8.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
"Mustard Wall Phone", Vintage needlepoint embroidery covering telephone cradle
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Mustard Wall Phone" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
Sold
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 11 in
"Silence", Embroidered portrait of woman with bird book and sunglasses sculpture
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Silence" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that is a free standing sculpture with
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
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H 4.25 in W 11 in D 12 in
"Typewriter", floral needlepoint embroidery wrapped on a vintage typewriter
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Typewriter" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be free
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
Sold
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
"Burgundy Wall Phone", floral needlepoint wrapped around vintage landline phone
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Burgundy Wall Phone" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be
Thread, Found Objects, Textile, Tapestry, Mixed Media
Sold
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 11 in
"Green Kobra", floral/botanical needlepoint wrapped on vintage Ericsson phone
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Green Kobra" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander as a free-standing sculpture. This piece
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
Sold
H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
'Binoculars', 2021 Contemporary cross stitch over found object
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
Colourful contemporary cross stitch embroidery over found object. Ulla-Stina Wikander born 1957
Cotton, Yarn, Found Objects
$2,194 / item
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in
1970s Korean Industrial Brass Edison LED Flameproof Tube Light - Ceiling Lamp
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial copper flameproof Edison LED tube ceiling strip light with shades made by Daeyang in the 1970's, and reclaimed from supertankers and large sea going vessels. Thes...
Brass
$1,358 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange
By Daeyang, Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flame proof Edison LED twin strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bespoke signal orange finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels then p...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,497 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Edison Flameproof Striplight, Rust
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage industrial flameproof Edison tube light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with iron based rust applied finish. This fixture has been heavily modified for modern day ...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$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
$2,750
H 14.97 in Dm 17.72 in
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
$4,965Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.
Metal
Long Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here an wider iteration of her classic beautiful and...
Ceramic
Chakra Stool Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the boundaries of life. In this enchanting ritual - one wi...
Cane
Chainmail Cobweb Sculptural Chandelier
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A fusion of medieval craftsmanship and modern gothic elegance, the Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier evokes the ethereal beauty of a spider’s web. Meticulously handcrafted from interwoven ...
Steel
$1,821Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Blue Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 5 arms clear and blue Murano glass with rings by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 74 in D 0.5 in
Colorful Abstract Mid-Century Woven Tapestry 50” x 74”, Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Large hand woven mid century abstract wall hanging tapestry, 50”h x 74”w x .5”d. Abstract subject matter; depictions of figures and creatures or animals. Light blue, brown, tan and y...
Wool
$5,101
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972 for Jack Brogan, USA 1972-1973. Reissued by Vitra from 1992 as Wiggle ...
Paper
$3,370
H 48 in W 58 in D 10 in
Stylized 1930s American Art Deco Plaster Fireplace Surround "Metropolis"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Stylized 1930s American Art Deco Plaster Fireplace Surround... Looks like it came off of the set of "Metropolis", or the Chrystler Building.. Total New York City piece.. Heav...
Composition
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"
Crystal
Anna Karlin Lantern Stack
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural forms are stacked along a hand-finished tube running from floor to ceiling, with a central light source providing a soft, organic glow which accentuates the inherent textu...
Steel
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.
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.