Modern Abstract Sculptures
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
to
187
1,577
641
207
1
3
637
1,784
6
112
390
2
2
2
10
55
128
87
69
2,425
2,171
180
144
67
39
34
27
19
13
11
10
10
3
1
1
1
856
604
431
403
311
1,177
912
1,357
740
570
475
199
Height
to
Width
to
2,425
1,376
1,716
67
54
27
25
24
Style: Modern
Murano "Spuntoni" Black Mirror Vase by Enrico Cammozzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with black mirrored surface and hand blown "spuntoni" spikes / Made in Italy by Enrico Cammozzo, circa 1990s
Original maker's mark underside
Measures: H...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
ClassiCon White Limited Edition Brick Screen by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION
of a real work of art
ca. 115*
24 187
* Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm
* Total width flat 139 cm
BRICK
SCREEN
Designer, Version
Designer, Ausführung
Product
Produkt
Fold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
Category
1990s European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$49,312 Sale Price
20% Off
48"x27" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Aged Brass #681
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged brass, stainless steel. Measures: 48" X 27".
Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using brass and stainless steel wire. The brass is aged to give the sculptur...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Wire
Hermes - Rose - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Contemporary Paolo Giordano Hermes abstract sculpture concrete cement cast grey
Hermes is concrete sculpture. It's part of a large work that is also photographic: 'Digital Journey i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Strawberry Pink Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2019
This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
ClassiCon Limited Edition Brick Screen in Black or White by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
A LIMITED EDITION
of a real work of art
ca. 115*
24 187
* Gesamtbreite flach 139 cm
* Total width flat 139 cm
BRICK
SCREEN
Designer, Version
Designer, Ausführung
Product
Produkt
Folding screen. Framework stainless steel.
Shims, spacers and end caps polished solid
brass, with clear varnish. Panels high-gloss
lacquered in black. Handcrafted in Germany.
Paravent. Edelstahlgerüst. Beilagscheiben,
Abstandshalter und Endkappen aus massivem
Messing, poliert und klar lackiert. Paneele mit
Klavierlackoberfläche in Schwarz. Handgefertigt
in Deutschland.
Black Schwarz
Also available in white upon request.
Auf Anfrage auch in weiß erhältlich.
An elaborate masterpiece of craftsmanship,
this is the first version of the Brick Screen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977.
Stuart D...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Smoke Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs.
Eac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$42,795 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE / CORTEN
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look.
Custom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
1989 Ego Art Glass Sculpture Light Blue Murano Glass by Artist Ursula Huber
Located in London, GB
" Ego " An Art light blue glass sculpture in the shape of a Head seen in profile One of a kind by artist Ursula Huber executed in Berengo's furnace in Mur...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970 Gianni Pinna Italian Modern Art Wood Sculpture
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Brescia, IT
Gianni Pinna
1970
Wood Modern Sculpture
Artist Sign engraved
Very Good Condiction
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cast Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs.
Each door pull begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching fixture comes in bespoke length, depending on the number of pearls.
The door handles are cast in bronze.
Margit Wittig is inspired by modern artists and sculptors such as Giacometti and Ivon Hitchens. Her work is constantly evolving using different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe.
Working from her studio in London, as well as door handles, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Yellow Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1970's Joseph Sloan "Conductor" Brass and Marble Modern Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's "Conductor" brass and marble modern sculpture, by Joseph Sloan. A self-taught sculptor, Sloane was born in 1940 in County Down, After starting in theatre he evolved into sculp...
Category
1970s Irish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Resin Color Grape by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
This sculpture is ve...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1967 Contemporary Alessandro Tagliolini Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Alessandro Tagliolini
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Rare Contemporary Steel Sculpture by Alessandro Tagliolini! 🎨
Dive into the world of exquisite artistry with our latest addition – an extraordinary steel sculpture crafted by th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$3,937 Sale Price
24% Off
Clear Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Semi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Ruth Asawa Style Hand Woven Mesh Wire Sculpture
By Ruth Asawa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand-made mesh wire sculpture in the style of designer Ruth Asawa. A continuous piece of wire, looped together to form an organic shape. The abstract piece is displayed suspended...
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Luxury Vase #33 "Gold Pain". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy.
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the N...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,000 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mini Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal mini water bag glass sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass hand-molded entirely by the artist. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina" screen designed by Sebastiano Bottos is a sculptural piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed wood elements, the result of an innovating processing tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$5,214 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Fin Trivet from Souda, Black, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop....
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Sébastien Touret brutalist stone totem sculpture circa 2010
Located in Paris, IDF
A beautiful brutalist Figueras stone totem sculpture by Sébastien Touret realized in the early 2010s. The raw details are exquisite, and this sculpture feels both strong and sensual....
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
ClassiCon Black Usha Umbrella Stand in Steel by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
It is a sign of a most mature culture when articles of everyday use also come to catch the aesthetic eye. Coiling upwards like a snake at a snake-charming is Eckart Muthesius‘ spiral...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Blue Abstract Lucite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A translucent Tiffany blue and clear acrylic abstract sculpture on a black base.
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Long Glass Multi-Color Barcode Centrepiece by Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Standing out for its curvilinear shape and range of colors, this linear long centrepiece designed by Orfeo Quagliata transmits an atmosphere that attracts. A fused and thermoformed g...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary 'Dumbbell' Aquamarine Crystal Handmade in Italy by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of decorative objects by Ghiro Studio (Milan, Italy).
Each ‘Dumbbell’ sculpture is a unique piece. It is handmade with the utmost care and attention to detail.
It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs. Upholstered backrest and seat in a textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-89).
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
Stanley Landsman Infinity Mirror 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Stanley Landsman Infinity Mirror 1970
Painted matte black wood and mirrored glass
Dimensions: 84¼ h × 25 w × 24 d in
Stanley Landsman was a pioneering sculptor best known for his “In...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Centerpiece Bonsai "Hanami", Handmade in Italy, 2022 Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Reinassance is inspired by the Maple Tree.
The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the streng...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$4,031 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Curtis Jere Artisan House Large Brass Fan Wall Sculpture, 1989
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large brass wall sculpture in the form of a fan or shell by C. Jere Artisan House. Signed and dates 1989.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculpture, Stone Sculpture Representing the Oeil Oudjat.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, stone sculpture representing the Oeil Oudjat.
Magnificent reproduction of a sandstone amulet, hand-carved by our craftsmen, representing an Oudjat, a protective symbol in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
1986 Jaru Metallic Gold Sphere Orb Ceramic Pottery California
By Jaru
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Jaru 1986 Gold Sphere Orb Ball Ceramic Pottery California
maker stamped
4 diameter x 3.5 h
Original preowned vintage condition
See all images for details
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 4
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2020
A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the nitrate patina.
Each bronze is handcrafted in Franc...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,600 / item
Circular End/Side Table Unique Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - SIDE TABLE
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2019
This Noguchi-inspired side table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an ulta-...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$4,280 / item
Luxury Vase #33b "Black Pain". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,556 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order.
Each bronze is signed.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Luxury Vase 4 "#BLM Black Lives Matter". Porcelain. Handmade Handcrafted Design.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
$2,240 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Pair sculptures of a couple , hand crafted in pigmented scagliola, unique
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
Standing 63cm tall, this pair of unique sculptures represent a couple, hand crafted in pigmented scagliola - a lengthy process that involves multiple stages of craftsmanship, sandi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$1,643 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Yellow (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes.
Made...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
20th C. Bronze Abstract 'Infiniti' Sculpture to Attributed Richard Erdman
By Richard Erdman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 20th Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture with Verdigris Patina, attributed to Richard Erdman (American, b. 1952)
Consisting of two pieces, the bronze sculpture and the marble bas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the nitrate patina.
Each bronze is handcrafted in France...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,600 / item
Monoliti Magma Carlo Moretti Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Murano crystal multicolored sculpture created in 2017.
Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory
Strolling afoot through the foundations of Murano, the visitor provi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Double-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Bowerbird couple is a contemporary double-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed as a pair. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character.
Component dimensions:
Shell 4-6 diameter x 12-14 height in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm; 2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source:
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
25W incandescent lamp included
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship behaviour, a project inspired by the curious behaviour of the Satin Bowerbird, the eastern Australian birds...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Pompeii" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life.
Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest.
Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of Four Spheres circa 1990 Chromed Metal signed by Diego Matthai
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic set of four spheres circa 1990 chromed metal by Diego Matthai in perfect vintage conditions. The three spheres inscribed 'Mattai'.
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Circular Lucite Sculpture by Shlomi Haziza
Located in Denton, TX
Bullseye Lucite sculpture signed by Shlomi Haziza.
Haziza started as a painter and later began to explore new mediums. He ran a small studio in his hometown. Later on he started his...
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
Organic Ceramic Vessel, Kawa Large Vessel 05, Sculptural, Abstract, Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Large Vessel 05
Oversized white ceramic vessel with textured porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, a...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage abstract sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern abstract sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original abstract sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Richard A. Hirsch, Kue King, Jacopo Foggini, and Orfeo Quagliata. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for abstract sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $2,322.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Battle Shield
Antique Chest On Wheels
Antique Chinese Bamboo Cabinet
Antique Copper Container With Lid
Antique Cupid Picture
Antique Dresser Jars
Antique Green Glass Wine Bottles
Antique Heart Shaped Lock
Antique Horse Jumping
Antique Indian Cupboard
Antique Oak Hutch
Antique Paintings Of Cupid
Antique Pie Cabinets
Antique Sake Bottle
Antique Secretary Desk 1800S
Antique Semainier Chest
Antique Shoe Trees
Antique Tea Carts