Scott Troxel is an American abstract artist born in 1971 who lives and works in Marmora, New Jersey. From an early age, he became obsessed with modern art, color, and design. He is a painter, sculptor, and wall sculptor. Recently, the majority of his work has been in the form of wood mixed media wall sculpture because of his three-dimensional medium process. Troxel is always exploring materials and processes. Sometimes he uses repurposed and found materials and other times he purchases materials new.
Troxel predominantly works with wood as his base medium, due to its strength, dimension, and organic nature. The inherent texture of wood combined with paint and other man-made materials allows him to explore the concepts of old and young, worn versus new, organic versus man-made, and the past versus the present and future.
Troxel looks to capture a sense of time in his work and often combines the feeling of different eras within a single piece. He sees this as a direct parallel with human life, as we too grow older and interact with other generations, both younger and older. He is also particularly interested in items that were considered technologically or aesthetically advanced, only to be passed on by the consistency and tenacity of time — for example, an airplane boneyard where cutting-edge fighter jets from the 1960s sit in forgotten decay. These structures are still beautiful to look at from a design standpoint, even though they are no longer modern in the sense that time and technology have passed them by.
Troxel is particularly inspired by mid-century modernism, where wood and organic shapes were combined with other materials to suggest a type of futurism, though now they are considered vintage. Time has passed on but these pieces remain in the context of when they were designed. Troxel wants his works to feel this way, somewhat nostalgic, aged, and organic with the feeling that it could also be from a future time.
Troxel’s artworks belong to a number of corporate and hospitality collections, including the Shard Building, London; Westin Hotels; Wyndham Hotels; Embassy Suites Hotels and more.
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$2,500
"Hope" White Mid Century Modern Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
This striking angelic and ethereal wall sculpture, titled "Hope", is a testament to modernist design. Expertly crafted from solid poplar wood, its form is elevated by captivating pat...
Wood, Paint
$1,500
"Sungate II" Mid Century Modern Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Discover "Sungate II," a captivating wall sculpture that embodies modernist design. Crafted from solid poplar wood, this piece features a striking interplay of deep purple and rich b...
Wood, Paint
"Goldspell" Wood Wall Sculpture by Contemporary Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Evoking nostalgia while looking towards the future, "Goldspell" is a dynamic wood wall sculpture that embodies mid-century modernism. Pigmented lacquer on poplar wood creates a capti...
Wood, Paint
$1,900
"Firedancer" Wood Wall Sculpture by American Contemporary artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Evoking both nostalgia and a forward-looking vision, "Firedancer" is a dynamic wood wall sculpture that captures the essence of mid-century modernism. Pigmented lacquer on poplar woo...
Wood, Paint
"Matisse" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, navy
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Scott Troxel’s Matisse sculpture is a vibrant exploration of modernist abstraction, blending the bold visual language of mid-century design with the expressive spirit of Henri Matiss...
Wood, Paint
"Maize II" Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Maize II" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but it...
Wood, Paint
"Beacon" Wood Wall Architectural Sculpture by American Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Evoking both nostalgia and a forward-looking vision, "Beacon" is a dynamic wood wall sculpture that captures the essence of mid-century modernism. Pigmented lacquer on poplar wood cr...
Wood, Paint
"Two" Mid Century Modern Inspired Wood Wall Bird Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
This striking wall sculpture by artist Scott Troxel transforms a pair of birds into a bold geometric abstraction, merging playful figuration with his signature retro-modern design la...
Wood, Paint
$1,200
"Bend" Wall Sculpture-wood, green, minimalism, mid century modern, brown, lime
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Bend" a sculptural work by artist Scott Troxel distills form and movement into a refined, minimalist composition. Built from layered wood elements that curve in parallel rhythm, the...
Wood, Paint
"Button" Wall Sculpture-wood, blue, minimalism, mid century modern
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Button" wood wall sculpture by artist Scott Troxel transforms a simple vertical arrangement into a study of rhythm, balance, and subtle variation. Composed of five elongated blue fo...
Wood, Paint
"Sled" Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Sled" is a modern rustic wall sculpture. It was made in a similar fashion to an abstract expressionist painting, where the process of creating the piece is not predetermined, but is...
Wood, Paint
"Navy White" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, modernism, navy, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Navy White" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but ...
Wood, Paint
"Zephyr II" Wood Wall Sculpture monochrome, mid century modern, copper, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Zephyr II is a mixed media wall sculpture. Made from oils on birch, wax, MDF and copper spray enamel. Finished with a hand waxed process. Zephyr II is a complex and sophisticated mo...
Wood, Birch, Paint
$1,800
"Navy Reds " Wall Sculpture mid century modern, white, navy, blue, red, nautical
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"NavyReds" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Navyreds is part of my "Small Pops" Series which ar...
Wood, Paint
"Module" Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"NavyReds" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Navyreds is part of my "Small Pops" Series which ar...
Wood, Paint
"Sweeper" Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
“Sweeper” by Scott Troxel embodies the artist’s signature retro-futurist aesthetic, blending the clean geometry of mid-century modern design with the tactile warmth of handcrafted wo...
Wood, Paint
$2,450
"ChocolateOchre" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, white, orange, brown, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
“Chocolate Ochre” by Scott Troxel is a striking modernist wall sculpture that blends bold geometric abstraction with the warmth of handcrafted wood. Part of the artist’s “Small Pops”...
Wood, Paint
"Papaya" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, orange, green, mcm, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Scott Troxel’s Papaya wall sculpture is a striking example of contemporary abstract design infused with retro-futurist sensibility. Crafted from solid wood with painted matte finishe...
Wood, Paint
"Phase 3" Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
“Phase 3” by Scott Troxel is a minimalist wood wall sculpture that explores rhythm, balance, and repetition through a refined geometric language. Arranged in a vertical composition, ...
Wood, Paint
"Thunderbird" Southwest Rustic Modern Wood Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
“Thunderbird” by Scott Troxel is a vibrant mixed-media wood sculpture that merges abstract geometry with the symbolic presence of a mythic bird form. Inspired by the visual language ...
Wood, Paint
"Starr" Modern Wood Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
“Starr” by Scott Troxel is a striking abstract sculpture that balances sharp geometry with organic warmth. Crafted from wood with smooth painted surfaces, the piece reflects Troxel’s...
Wood, Paint
$2,200
"CloudHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, orange, red, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"CloudHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...
Wood, Paint, Wax
$1,900
"Refresher" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, green, yellow, mcm, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Refresher" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are...
Wood, Paint
"Snakecharmer Blue" Modern Wood Monochromatic Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
“Snakercharmer (Blue)” by Scott Troxel is a bold geometric sculpture that transforms minimalist abstraction into a playful, almost figurative composition. Constructed from solid mapl...
Wood, Paint
"Waveform" modern Wood Wall Sculpture
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
“Waveform” by Scott Troxel is a minimalist wall sculpture that transforms rhythm and movement into a bold geometric composition. Constructed from ambrosia maple with acrylic and oil ...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Monarch
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray acrylic on solid poplar Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernism to make dynamic, ...
Wood, Acrylic
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - King
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by Suede Venetian paint , latex, birch, MDF & wax Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Ar...
Latex, Birch, Paint, Wax
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blue Copper
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Blue Copper – 24" x 24” x 1” Wood, paint, lacquer on MDF- Wood, paint, wax on MDF Blue Copper is a discreet and elegant minimalist contemporary wall sculp...
Wax, Birch, Acrylic
$2,900
"Divergence" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, yellow, monochrome, mcm)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Divergence is an elegant modern and minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic washes and completed with a semi-gloss lacquer finish. It is ...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Terrebellum" Wall Sculpture - Modern, white, mcm, mid century modern, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Please Note: This Listing is for a commission. This piece will be made specifically for you. (Colors and palette changes can be arranged). Terebellum is a large modern wall sculp...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"False Idol" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, geometric, navy, blue, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
This listing is for a commission piece based from the original. Please allow 4 weeks for production. Contact us with custom color and sizing requests. "False Idol" is a minimalist...
Wood, Paint
$1,250
"Flashe" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, red, orange, mcm, modernist, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Flashe" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
Wood, Paint
$3,800
"Tonka III" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, grey, blue, metallic, red, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka III" is the last piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka III features a matte metallic gunmetal (Blue steel) finish made from automotive enamel. The...
Enamel
"Tonka II" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, cream, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka II" is the second piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte off-white finish made from high end automotive enamel. The result is a ...
Enamel
$5,200
"Quiet Riot VIII" Wall Sculpture- blue, orange, wood, black, white, frank Stella
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is for a commission piece based on the original. Colors and size can be customized. Allow 4-6 weeks. Quiet Riot is a large mixed media wall sculpture. Layers of MDF pa...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Spomenik" Wall Sculpture geometric, Brutalism, architectural, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Spomenik" is a wood wall sculpture. Made for repurposed oak, mahogany, walnut, leather, suede and brass tacks, the piece has an overtly architectural feel. Inspired by brutalist mo...
Wood, Paint
"Makaha" (Metal) Sculpture- mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Makaha (Metal)" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and dura...
Steel
"Varsity" Wood Wall Sculpture- By American Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Varsity" Wood Wall Sculpture- 2024 Acrylic with gloss clear coat on solid 2" walnut wood. Finished on three sides and ready to hang. The name speaks to the bright School Sports insp...
Wood, Paint
$2,400
"Outlier" Monochrome Wood Wall Sculpture - tan, gold, black, elegant, modern
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Outlier" is a modern, minimalist, wood wall sculpture made from birch, washed and metallic acrylic and finished with furniture wax. The paint has been sanded back on the edges of th...
Wood, Paint
"Achtung25" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Achtung25 (Not the 25th version, but when it was made) is a vibrant large-scale mixed media wall sculpture. It is made from birch panels, stain and pigmented lacquer on MDF with a s...
Plaster, Wood, Walnut, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Tangerine
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray acrylic, latex, MDF & matte varnish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, Texas ...
Varnish, Acrylic, Latex
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Cloud Hawk
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on solid maple and matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-cen...
Wood, Maple, Coating, Acrylic
"Balken" Wall Sculpture-wood, gray, brutalism, architectural, building, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Balken" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for brutalist architecture of the ...
Wood, Paint
"Waikiki" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Waikiki" is a minimalist and modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Artist Scott Troxel says "The piece is part of my popular "S...
Wood, Paint
$1,900
"Blue Zebra " Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, yellow, navy, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Blue Zebra" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Blue Zebra is part of my "Small Pops" Series whic...
Wood, Paint
"Solar Trees" Wall Sculpture - MCM, blue, yellow, white, wood, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. Solar Trees is a modern abstract three piece wall...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"SSB1" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, black, gray, mint, modern)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
SSB1 (Shou Sugi Ban) is a modern mixed media wall sculpture made from MDF, enamel, lacquer and stained shou Sugi ban pine wood. The pine was charred and then brushed back to create a...
Wood, Paint
$1,500
"Reef Club" Metal Sculpture- steel, mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Reef Club" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and durable a...
Steel
"Terrebellum" Wall Sculpture - Modern, white, mcm, mid century modern, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Please Note: This Listing is for a commission. This piece will be made specifically for you. (Colors and palette changes can be arranged). Terebellum is a large modern wall sculp...
Wood, Birch, Paint
$1,500
"Signal 3" Wall Sculpture- olive, orange, minimalism, mid century modern mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Signal 3" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but i...
Wood, Paint
$1,800
"Oranges" Wall Sculpture-wood, mcm, orange, red, pumpkin, navy, blue, modernism
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Oranges" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and ...
Wood, Paint
$1,775
"Tuxedo" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, navy, yellow, Stella
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tuxedo" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
Wood, Paint
$3,950
"NavyCitron" Wood Wall Sculpture - navy, gold, lime, yellow, white, walnut, bold
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"NavyCitron" is a striking mid century modernist inspired wall sculpture made from birch, mdf, solid walnut, metallic gold Venetian plaster paint and acrylic paint. Inspired by the ...
Wood, Birch, Lacquer, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Cathedral
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic on birch, satin lacquer with copper enamel backer Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age...
Birch, Acrylic
"BigBlue" Metal Sculpture- steel, mid century modern, monochrome, mcm, cyan
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"BigBlue" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel. Both vibrant and durable, th...
Steel
$895
"Pagoda" Wall Sculpture -wood, white, yellow, rustic, black, modern, repurposed
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Pagoda" is a modern rustic wall sculpture. It was made in a similar fashion to an abstract expressionist painting, where the process of creating the piece is not predetermined, but ...
Wood, Birch, Paint
$3,800
"Tonka I" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, gold, metallic, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka I" is the first piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte metallic champagne finish made from automotive enamel. The result is a stu...
Enamel
$3,200
"Parallax III" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, white, monochrome, brown, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Parallax III is a discreet and elegant minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic washes and completed with a semi-gloss lacquer finish. The...
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Clover" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, green
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Clover" Wood Wall Sculpture- 2024 Matte Acrylic Paint on solid maple wood. Finished on three sides and ready to hang. Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and ...
Wood, Paint
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Hokie
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic and texture on solid cherry with gloss and matte finishes Scott Troxel is an American abstract artist born in 1971 who lives & works in Marmora, NJ, USA. From an early a...
Varnish, Acrylic, Satin Paper