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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Abstract Oblong "Arrokoth" Sculpture in Solid Alabaster by Mark Leblanc, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Hand-sculpted in pure, solid alabaster this fascinating sculpture is absolutely arresting from every angel. Sculpted by Mark Leblanc, an accomplished designer and craftsmen renowned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Hyperreal blue glass water bag trio sculpture installation
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW RELEASE! "Blue Series" - Hyperreal blue glass water bag trio sculpture installation, solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Bag Dimensions (approx):
Left: 11.75 x 7 x 4.5...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Capperidicasa Contemporary iTotem Italian Marble and Wood Sculpture Flower Vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of green Alpi marble, yellow Siena marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases fo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1980s Mathias Goeritz Abstract Cross in Copper
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Mathias Goeritz Sculptural Cross Copper
stamped Mathias Goeritz. No COA is available.
6.25 H x 4 W x 2.5 D
Original vintage preowned unrestored condition.
Refer to all images.
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Capperidicasa Contemporary Italian Marble Wood Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of yellow marble Siena, green Alpi marble and solid wood with including two glasses tubes f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Edition Artcurial Omaggio a Picasso, Gilt Bronze 637/3000
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Edition Artcurial Omaggio a Picasso, Gilt Bronze 637/3000
Offered for sale is a rare gilt bronze and metal sculpture by the Spanish artist Miguel Ortiz Berroca...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table Unique Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 5 - Coffee
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This coffee table is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture, Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"Pomme bouche" : Painated bronze sculpture, end of XXth century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Pomme bouche" : Good quality patinated massive bronze sculpture showing an apple with lips on the front of it
Bears an illegible signature underneath
Note that the stem of the a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Marble Sculpture, Statue, Signed, Dated 1983
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture / Statue, Signed and Dated, 1983
A Large and Impressive Unique abstract marble sculpture indistinctively signed and dated 1983.
Marble
...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Blue Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW RELEASE! Blue Series - Hyperreal small blue water bag glass sculpture, solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Size: 14.75 x 7.5 x 4.75 inches
Dylan Martinez's hyperreal scu...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina, Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Offered for sale is a Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006) Mini Cristina puzzle sculpture from 1969-1970. This sculptu...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Nickel, Enamel
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
Contemporary Metal Sculpture Artist Signed, 2008
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Metal sculpture on black metal base signed by unknown artist and dated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base #2/6 Signed Almeida Jr 1986
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist bronze sculpture on black granite base by Brazilian sculpture Almeida Jr. Signed, dated and numbered on bronze.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Generation 01 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 01 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Unique
Dimensions: W 23 x L 16.5 x H 30 cm
Materials: Black stoneware, slip and rope
In this series of pieces, cal...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Rope
21st Century Abstract Sculpture ETA 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture ETA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
A Pair Of Glass And Brass Brutalist "Paradise" Sculpture By Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
Paradise Aqua and Paradise Sunshine
Each glass element is handcrafted using delicate kiln-firing techniques. Not two are the same making every Paradise sculpture completely one-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Glass sculpture by Marc L. At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Glass sculpture, dated and signed by Marc Lepilleur.
France, 2016
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Capperidicasa Italian Ceramic Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
iTotem scultura portacandele e portafiori, con elementi in ceramica e sfera di legno ad incastro e componibili a piacere, provvisti di provette di vetro per fiori freschi.
Smalto del...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
1990s Modernist Pop Art Large Orange Hand Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Modernist Pop Art Large Orange Hand Sculpture
Unsigned.
72.75 h. 36 x 36
Plywood plexiglass with orange film.
Scuffs present. Small nick on plywoo...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass, Plywood
Anita by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Anita by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: Ø 34 x H 16 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Available in other colors and sizes.
Fiberglass risers that strike the eye, glorifying the object they suppor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Contemporary Gary Hughes “Monday Morning Blues” Signed Original Sculptur
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Contemporary original sculpture. Done by the artist Gary Hughes and signed and numbered on the back. A bright blue cast stone on a conc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Pair Brass Sculptures on Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass sculptures on marble bases.
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rupert Deese, Blue, Ceramic/Stoneware" Apple" Sculpture, Paperweight, Marked
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the most simple and elegant sculptures made for the very well known artist, ceramist Rupert Deese, has amazing blue tones in the glaze, marked with cypher 's artist mark.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens
2019
Dimensions: L 29.5 x W 7.3 x H 4.8 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 1,8 kg
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed ...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Spatial Spiral: Arch II- White abstract ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
White spatial spiral "Arch II" ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze Michael Boroniec’s “Spatial Spiral” series is an ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Abstract Marble Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Architectural Abstract Marble Sculpture
unsigned. modernist. mid to late 20th c.
Contact me with any questions or for shipping quotes
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vic Wright Shape 14
By Vic Wright
Located in Toronto, CA
By Cast Editions
Designed By Vic Wright
Cast Editions is Vic Wrights latest series of sculptures. The shapes interact and connect with each other making adaptable collections. All ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Spatial Spiral: Crawl - Abstract spiral ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
Spatial Spiral "Crawl" ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze
Michael Boroniec’s “Spatial Spiral” series is an adventure in three dimensions and expands the concept ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Contemporary Customizable Carved Wood Totem Sculpture Pole Green Matte Lacquered
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Introduce a unique and contemporary piece into your decor with our Totem in Green Lacquered Wood, meticulously handcrafted, and featuring facets. This totem is not just an artistic e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary sculpture, 20th century.
Design sculpture, modern art, stone base and sculpture in composite material, 20th century.
h: 55cm , w: 46cm, d: 18cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Composition
Folded Paint by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Paint by Lina Rincon
Dimensions: H 100 x W 100 cm
Materials: Acrylic Paint on Canvas.
Lina Rincon finds inspiration from the characteristics and limitations of materials; "B...
Category
2010s English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
An abstract sculpture in sandstone circa 1960
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An abstract sculpture in sandstone in the style of Le Corbusier
very nice brown black patina
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture of Head, Mounted on Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculpture of an abstracted head in ceramic, mounted on a black acrylic base, by an unknown artist. The human head and features have been intentionally warped into an organic stone ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Ceramic
D'lisa Creagar 91" H Copper Wire Sculpture
By D'lisa Creager
Located in Dallas, TX
D'lisa Creagar's work has been featured in numerous publications and is owned by numerous collectors. This particular sculpture is one of her larger ones at 91" H x 15"D. D'lisa lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
without title
Located in London, GB
The breath of sculpture is the distinctive originality of Andrea Cascella’s work, who belonged to a generation that since World War II has re-founded and re-invented the destiny of s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porphyry
Contemporary Customizable Carved Wood Totem Sculpture Pole in Oak Veneer
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Explore our exquisite collection featuring a contemporary totem meticulously crafted from high-quality oak veneer. This unique piece, with its faceted design and intricate hand-carvi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Gilded Metal Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary gilded metal sculpture, 20th Century.
Modern sculpture in gilded metal, contemporary work from the 20th century.
h: 108cm , w: 35cm, d: 35cm
Category
20th Century European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Organic Woven Mesh Wire Sculpture by Ulrikk Dufosse
Located in New York, NY
Organic hand woven mesh wire sculpture by Ulrikk Dufosse. Very collectable, from Paris, France.
"Growing up I had an attraction for the metal...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Organic Woven Mesh Wire Sculpture by Ulrikk Dufosse
Located in New York, NY
Organic hand woven mesh wire sculpture by Ulrikk Dufosse. Very collectable, from Paris, France.
"Growing up I had an attraction for the metal...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel, The Netherlands.
Beautiful and large sculpture in corten steel made by famous artist Pieter Obels. It is quintessentially Obels ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Plate by Carlo Zauli from Faenza, Italy 1970
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic (Grés) plate designed and produced by Carlo Zauli in 1970.
Unique piece. Signed.
Biography:
Carlo Zauli (Faenza, 1926-2002) is one of the great names in post-war Italian sc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dalla Valentina, Master in Murano, Calcedonia and Reticello Murrina, Magnificent
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here a beautiful bowl signed by Adriano dalla Valentina, Muranese master specialized in self made murrinas objects and sculptures. The bowl lip has two bands of amber and amethyst wi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
No.102 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.98 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 19 cm
Materials: White stoneware, satin cream glaze
Variations of size and colour available
...
Category
2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture by Carlo Zauli from Faenza, Italy 1970
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic (Grés) sculpture designed and produced by Carlo Zauli in 1970.
Sculpture is part of an artistic cycle called Fremiti naturali. Unique piece.
Signed.
Biography:
Carlo Zauli...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Abstract Grid Round Wall Sculpture Bronze
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Abstract Grid Round Wall Sculpture Bronze
21 diameter x 4 d
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images listed.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Primitive Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 3 x H 7 cm
Materials: Clay.
Other unique sculptures available.
Study of "PRIMITIVE SCULPTURES" of small...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Pair of Tony Evans Raku Bear Sculptures
By Tony Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tony Evans handcrafted Foss Creek Pottery "Raku" Bear Sculptures. Figurines. Statues. Featuring a seated Grizzly Bear with Arms Together (7.5H x 7.75W x 7D) showing Green to...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aluminum Black Locomotive Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum locomotive sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana history. We had this locomotive sand blasted and powder coated black. Locomotive measures 29" wide, 14" deep with handles and 15" high. Stamped J.E. Burke Co, Fond Du Lac...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Stephen Antonson Sculpture "Cathedral 4", 2021
By Stephen Antonson
Located in New York, NY
Unique sculpture in plaster by the American artist Stephen Antonson. Titled "Cathedral 4" made in 2021. The artist process of layering plaster with a brush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Peter Bramhall Magenta, Blue Glass Orb
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular mouth blown glass orb sculpture with internal magenta and petrol blue glass threads. Signed on bottom, Peter Bramhall.
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Aluminum Red Locomotive Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum locomotive sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana history. We had this locomotive sand blasted and powder coated red. Locomotive measures 29" wide, 14" deep with handles and 15" high. Stamped J.E. Burke Co, Fond Du Lac...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Customizable Faceted Wood Totem Sculpture Pole in Oak Matte Veneer
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Introduce a unique and contemporary piece into your decor with our Contemporary Faceted Totem in Oak Wood Veneer, an expression of the 21st century, meticulously hand-carved and hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
"Personnage a la plume" Modern Art Sculpture by Joan Miró
By Joan Miró
Located in Chicago, US
Designed in 1970; cast edition of 6. Signed Miro 2/6 on the base. Fundició Parellada, Barcelona.
LITERATURE: F. Basile, Joan Miró, Bologna, 1997, p. 232 (another proof illustrated i...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Michele Oka Doner Bronze with gold Leaf "Terrible Chair", 1990
Located in New York, NY
One of Michele Oka Doner chairs from her Terrible Chair Series. Unique bonze wiuth gold leaf sculpture from 1990. Sculpture inpired in nature's thorned branches. The artist is known ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
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