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Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base
Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base

Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base

Located in Troy, MI

Unique ceramic sculpture by Michigan artist Lorraine Goldberg Circa 1980's Organic elements glazed in earthen tones, clustered and stacked in an asymmetrical totemic form Mounted to...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel

Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

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...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Circular End/Side Table Unique Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Circular End/Side Table Unique Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel

Circular End/Side Table Unique Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

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-...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

ClassiCon Black Usha Umbrella Stand in Steel by Eckart Muthesius
ClassiCon Black Usha Umbrella Stand in Steel by Eckart Muthesius

ClassiCon Black Usha Umbrella Stand in Steel by Eckart Muthesius

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron
Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron

Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

CONSOLE NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 A refined and sleek design, this console table is carved out of blackened and waxed steel. The legs are finely tapered and make this elegant co...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Steel, Cut Steel

Absolute Black Granite Hand Sculpted Steel Modern Console Leather Tassel
Absolute Black Granite Hand Sculpted Steel Modern Console Leather Tassel

Absolute Black Granite Hand Sculpted Steel Modern Console Leather Tassel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

CONSOLE NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 A refined and sleek design, this console table is carved out of blackened and waxed steel. Horsehair accents help enhance the intrigue of the t...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Steel, Cut Steel

Abstract Maquette Sculpture Betty Younger USA
Abstract Maquette Sculpture Betty Younger USA

Abstract Maquette Sculpture Betty Younger USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1932 -2019 Younger was a teacher and artist known for large scale abstract sculptures. This piece was acquired from her estate several years ago in Bakersfield California. The base i...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel
Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel

Circular Coffee Table Unique Organic Rust Modern/Contemporary Corten Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE 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 sizes availab...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

1960s William Bowie Abstract Brutalist Metal Kinetic Sound Table Sculpture
1960s William Bowie Abstract Brutalist Metal Kinetic Sound Table Sculpture

1960s William Bowie Abstract Brutalist Metal Kinetic Sound Table Sculpture

By William Bowie

Located in St. Louis, MO

Unusual Kinetic table sounding sculpture by artist William Bowie (1926-1994), Bowie was a New York artist that made metal sculptures in the 1950s and 1960s. 10 rods with arrowhead ty...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 07 by Jim Rose

Found Object Sculpture - Collected Steel Assemblage No. 07 by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Using entirely found and collected steel objects, this sculpture shows the beauty of repurposed steel. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master welder as well as artistic c...

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2010s American Shaker Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Pablo Picasso Modernist Maquette for Chicago "The Lady" Cubist Sculpture
Large Pablo Picasso Modernist Maquette for Chicago "The Lady" Cubist Sculpture

Large Pablo Picasso Modernist Maquette for Chicago "The Lady" Cubist Sculpture

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in St. Louis, MO

A late 1960s period replica of Chicago's Iconic Pablo Picasso, also known as "The Picasso" or "The Lady" hand fabricated large steel sculpture, model or maquette and painted black. E...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Jim Rose - Construct No. 05, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects

Jim Rose - Construct No. 05, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various metal pieces to...

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2010s American Folk Art Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel
Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel

Console w/ Singular Mount Peg Modern Levered Waterfall Floating Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

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...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Chris Duncan Welded Steel Sculpture
Chris Duncan Welded Steel Sculpture

Chris Duncan Welded Steel Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chris Duncan Welded Steel Sculpture "Smoke" Artist signed and dated Original Allan Stone Gallery Label

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Early 2000s Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Console with Absolute Black Granite Contemporary Hand Sculpted Blackened Steel
Console with Absolute Black Granite Contemporary Hand Sculpted Blackened Steel

Console with Absolute Black Granite Contemporary Hand Sculpted Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

CONSOLE NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 This unique console table is inspired by the ancient Asian decorative arts. The inverted legs give this unique table a highly dynamic look. Its ...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Marble, Steel, Cut Steel

Virgin Sculpture by Los Castillo
Virgin Sculpture by Los Castillo

Virgin Sculpture by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this silver plate Virgin sculpture by to Los Castillo, circa 1970. Of Taxco, Mexico.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Side Table Unique Black Modern Contemporary Waxed Steel
Side Table Unique Black Modern Contemporary Waxed Steel

Side Table Unique Black Modern Contemporary Waxed Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 5 J.M. Szymanski d. 2022 This side table is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough edges cont...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Wlliam Tarr Cor-Tan Sculpture
Wlliam Tarr Cor-Tan Sculpture

Wlliam Tarr Cor-Tan Sculpture

By William Tarr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exhibits all the hallmarks of mr Tarrs' work. Signed. If you are familiar with con-tar steel you understand that the surface has oxidized and rusted.

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1960s American Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Curtis Jere Artisan House Abstract Modern Floor Sculpture, 2003
Curtis Jere Artisan House Abstract Modern Floor Sculpture, 2003

Curtis Jere Artisan House Abstract Modern Floor Sculpture, 2003

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Miami, FL

Organic modern aluminum floor sculpture on black enamaled steel base by Curtis Jere Artisan House, 2003.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Flow Gold Stool by Enrico Girotti - Available in Counter & Bar Heights
Flow Gold Stool by Enrico Girotti - Available in Counter & Bar Heights

Flow Gold Stool by Enrico Girotti - Available in Counter & Bar Heights

By Enrico Girotti, LapiegaWD

Located in Verona, IT

Flow Gold is the epitome of elegance and innovation—a creation that transcends the ordinary bar and counter stool to become a functional work of art, elevating any space with a touch...

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2010s Italian Minimalist Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pair sculptures of a couple , hand crafted in pigmented scagliola, unique
Pair sculptures of a couple , hand crafted in pigmented scagliola, unique

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Circular Nesting Coffee Table Set Blackened Steel Organic Modern Contemporary
Circular Nesting Coffee Table Set Blackened Steel Organic Modern Contemporary

Circular Nesting Coffee Table Set Blackened Steel Organic Modern Contemporary

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 15 - NESTING SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 52'' D  36'' W  13'' H  - COFFEE   32'' D  22'' W  15'' H - SIDE This Noguchi-inspired coffee tables are handcrafted in 3/8” thick...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Stone Totem A Sculpture
Stone Totem A Sculpture

Stone Totem A Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture stone Totem A made with soapstone and with carbon steel ornaments. Totem realized by milling soapstone into geometrical shapes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone, Steel

Large Whimsical Abstract Ball Sculpture by Palm Springs Artist
Large Whimsical Abstract Ball Sculpture by Palm Springs Artist

Large Whimsical Abstract Ball Sculpture by Palm Springs Artist

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful and whimsical painted plaster ball sculpture on a concrete base hand crafted by a local Palm Springs Artist. The piece is large approximately 81 inches tall. It is not si...

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1980s American Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Stephen Chun Mid Century Modern Brutalist Brass Copper Abstract Wall Art
Vintage Stephen Chun Mid Century Modern Brutalist Brass Copper Abstract Wall Art

Vintage Stephen Chun Mid Century Modern Brutalist Brass Copper Abstract Wall Art

By Stephen Chun

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Stephen Chun Mid Century Modern Brutalist Brass & Copper Abstract Wall Art. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 36" W x 1.5" D.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base
Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base

Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel on Wood Block Base

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...

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2010s American Minimalist Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949
Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Buffalo, NY

Provenance: Wright Modernist 20th Century, auction 12/7/2003, Bertoia worked with the Eames' in California in the late 1940s to develop their wire form chairs. His involvement led...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Duramen 1, Handmade in France, Designer Jules Lobgeois, One of a Kind
Duramen 1, Handmade in France, Designer Jules Lobgeois, One of a Kind

Duramen 1, Handmade in France, Designer Jules Lobgeois, One of a Kind

Located in San-Martino-di-Lota, Corse

The heartwood is the inner part of the wood, its steel-hard core corresponds to the oldest growth zones formed by the tree. It is this dark material that persisted in the European walnut logs...

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2010s French Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculptures, after David Smith
Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculptures, after David Smith

Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculptures, after David Smith

By Paul Evans, David Smith

Located in Buffalo, NY

Monumental Brutalist Stacked Cube Steel Garden Sculpture, after David Smith / Paul Evans.. Signed and dated bUT unfortunately illegible. Amazing use of color, texture and space, Eigh...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragment on Custom Steel Mount
Early 20th Century Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragment on Custom Steel Mount

Early 20th Century Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragment on Custom Steel Mount

Located in Elkhart, IN

An early-20th-century iron architectural fragment composed of a continuous Greek key motif, now presented vertically on a restrained custom steel mount. Its geometric profile bridges...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Hobnail Tile Wall Piece by Gentner Design
Hobnail Tile Wall Piece by Gentner Design

Hobnail Tile Wall Piece by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Hobnail tile wall piece by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 30 x H 40 cm Materials: steel Hand-formed from a sheet of steel, emphasizing the material’s pliable characteristics expre...

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2010s American Post-Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970
Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

Paul Evans Brutalist Cocktail Table in Patinated Steel and Bronze, c. 1970

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional Brutalist coffee table by Paul Evans, created as part of his celebrated Sculptured Metal Collection for Directional, exemplifies the raw artistry and architectural p...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Scorpion Sculpture, Enrique "Sebastian Carbajal, 1990
Scorpion Sculpture, Enrique "Sebastian Carbajal, 1990

Scorpion Sculpture, Enrique "Sebastian Carbajal, 1990

By Enrique Sebastian Carbajal

Located in Chicago, IL

Scorpion Sculpture, Enrique "Sebastian Carbajal, 1990's Born Enrique Carbajal Gonzalez, Sebastian adopted his pseudonym after seeing a painting called St. Sebastian by Italian Renais...

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1990s American Post-Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Sample Sale Coffee Table Unique Organic Black Modern Contemporary Steel
Sample Sale Coffee Table Unique Organic Black Modern Contemporary Steel

Sample Sale Coffee Table Unique Organic Black Modern Contemporary Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 5 - COFFEE J.M. Szymanski This coffee table is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough edges c...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Dan Murphy
Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Dan Murphy

Abstract Kinetic Sculpture Dan Murphy

By Dan Murphy

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Spectacular presence with this Ribbon Sculpture by Dan Murphy. Unique design with 5 fanned ribbons encircled by a 2 ribbon swirl. Beautiful polished steel set on lucite base. Cur...

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20th Century American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Contemporary bas-relief sculpture by Donna, patinated and oxidized steel plate
Contemporary bas-relief sculpture by Donna, patinated and oxidized steel plate

Contemporary bas-relief sculpture by Donna, patinated and oxidized steel plate

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Danke Gallery is pleased to present a new contemporary sculpture, a bas-relief by the artist Pierre Donna. Conceived, created, and hand-patinated in his studio, this work is composed...

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2010s French Organic Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Abstract Kinetic Table Top Sculpture in Walnut by Clarence Teed
Abstract Kinetic Table Top Sculpture in Walnut by Clarence Teed

Abstract Kinetic Table Top Sculpture in Walnut by Clarence Teed

By Clarence Teed

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fine and rare table top sculpture by Clarence Teed. Solid walnut in four pieces which can be turned on the steel connecting rods to display the work in any number of ways. Teed was a...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Architectural Modern Abstract Black Steel Sculpture by Jay Lefkowitz 1980s
Large Architectural Modern Abstract Black Steel Sculpture by Jay Lefkowitz 1980s

Large Architectural Modern Abstract Black Steel Sculpture by Jay Lefkowitz 1980s

Located in Troy, MI

Abstract post modern sculpture by Jay Lefkowitz USA circa 1980s Bent steel composition of two opposing abstract planes with angular cut outs and circular voids Finished in a low sh...

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20th Century American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel
Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel

Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

TABLE NO. 14 - SIDE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 An abstract form moves organically through this unique work of art. The form ends in legs that “drip” to the floor. Solid 3/8” thick...

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2010s American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012
Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012

Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012

Located in Miami, FL

Contemporary Brazilian modern steel flag sculpture on black acrylic box by unknown artist. Signed and dated.

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

American Brutalist Cubist Wrought Iron Sculpture Flying Bird, Kohn 1974
American Brutalist Cubist Wrought Iron Sculpture Flying Bird, Kohn 1974

American Brutalist Cubist Wrought Iron Sculpture Flying Bird, Kohn 1974

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brutalist torch cut metal abstract sculpture depicts a flying bird with outstretched wings, supported by spiral structure resting on demilune metal base. T...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculpture
Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculpture

Vintage Brutalist Abstract Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This commanding vintage Brutalist sculpture is a striking example of the mid-century industrial art movement. Evoking the spirit of iconic designers like Curtis Jere, the piece featu...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz
1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz

1960s Brutalist Hand-Forged Metal Still Life Flower Sculpture by Bob Schmitz

By Curtis Jeré, Marc Weinstein

Located in St. Louis, MO

This exceptional 1960s Brutalist still life sculpture is a masterful testament to mid-century studio craft, presenting a powerful interplay of industrial raw metalwork and organic botanical form. As beautifully captured in photos, this piece is meticulously hand-forged, showcasing an array of highly stylized flowers, spiky starburst flora, and textured wheat-like stalks rising elegantly from a faceted, geometric iron vase. Each blossom is intricately constructed with individual layered metal petals, jagged cut edges, and torch-cut brazed brass accents at the centers that catch the light, adding a brilliant flash of warmth to the dark, moodier iron patina. For critical collector provenance, this important mid-century work is signed "Bob Schmitz" in a striking gold script on the reverse side of the vase. Vase is 6.75"h x 6.25" x 6.25" Embodying the rebellious, texture-heavy spirit of the Brutalist art movement, this hand-forged sculpture celebrates raw construction with its exposed welds, torch-hewn edges, and multi-toned oxidation. Cleverly engineered for both stability and customizable display, the heavy metal flower rods are held securely in place by a dense sand filling on the inside of the vase, allowing the dramatic bouquet to maintain its striking arrangement. The faceted exterior features beautifully visible seams and a mottled, fire-kissed surface patina that transitions seamlessly from dark charcoal tones to deep copper hues, accented by the artist's gold signature. A commanding and deeply textural decorative statement, this mid-century studio sculpture by Bob Schmitz makes an incredible centerpiece for a Brutalist or mid-century modern interior. Born in Illinois, Bob Schmitz was a skilled Midwestern craftsman who learned the intricacies of welding and traditional metalworking directly from his grandfather, a professional blacksmith. He eventually took over his family's historic forge, successfully transitioning the traditional shop into specialized, custom fabrication and independent studio design. Operating in the true spirit of the mid-century American Studio Craft movement, Schmitz hand-forged, torch-cut, and built his pieces individually by hand rather than relying on mass factory production. This meticulous, bench-work approach explains the highly customized, one-of-a-kind engineering seen in his work, such as using a dense sand filling inside the vase to balance and secure the heavy metal flower rods. Active during the 1960s and 1970s boom in torch-cut metal art, Schmitz utilized heavy, industrial materials like iron, brass, and copper to create dramatic, highly textured interpretations of nature. Because he was a dedicated regional craftsman who prioritized individual studio artistry over large-scale commercial gallery contracts, surviving examples of his large-scale sculptural work remain exceptionally rare to find on the open market today. Bob Schmitz, Mid-Century Studio Craft, Brutalist Flower Sculpture...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Alexander Liberman Sculpture
Alexander Liberman Sculpture

Alexander Liberman Sculpture

By Alexander Liberman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Alexander Liberman Sculpture A large Unique Example. Signature Red Surface Signed with artists' initials and Date Original Mica Sculpture Stand Available

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1980s American Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Sandra Osip Abstract Steel Spiral Garden Sculpture 20th Century Cranbrook Artist
Sandra Osip Abstract Steel Spiral Garden Sculpture 20th Century Cranbrook Artist

Sandra Osip Abstract Steel Spiral Garden Sculpture 20th Century Cranbrook Artist

Located in Troy, MI

Sandra Osip (b. 1965) Untitled, circa 1990 Riveted steel construction formed as a spiraling radial composition with natural oxidized patina and leather backed underside 38 inch wid...

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20th Century American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Joseph Wesner Industrial Modern Welded Steel Abstract Tabletop Sculpture
Joseph Wesner Industrial Modern Welded Steel Abstract Tabletop Sculpture

Joseph Wesner Industrial Modern Welded Steel Abstract Tabletop Sculpture

Located in Troy, MI

Abstract modernist sculpture by Detroit artist Joseph Wesner circa 1990s Welded steel composition with contrasting patinas embody Wesner's signature style of refined industrial 5....

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20th Century American Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Arthur Court Designs Retailed Massive Quartz Specimen from Hangtown Mother Lode
Arthur Court Designs Retailed Massive Quartz Specimen from Hangtown Mother Lode

Arthur Court Designs Retailed Massive Quartz Specimen from Hangtown Mother Lode

By Arthur Court

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We were delighted to find this magnificent sculpture at a local Palm Springs Estate. The original owners purchased this beauty from Arthur Court Designs showroom in San Francisco in ...

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1970s American Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Modern Crystal Sphere on Steel Base
Modern Crystal Sphere on Steel Base

Modern Crystal Sphere on Steel Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Decorative crystal sphere on steel base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nice polished fin...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Structure No. 244 reveals a quieter but essential strand of Jim Rose’s legacy—his ability to recognize expressive potential in the byproducts of making and to elevate remnants into resolved forms. Created from repurposed painted steel scraps generated during the construction of his quilt cabinets...

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2010s American Folk Art Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object
Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object

Flux, Jack Sculpture / Organic, Dynamic, Kinetic Object

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

FLUX rare beauty in common objects Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a new production method: “Flux” Flexible steel tubes are shaped by hand and become s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Industrial Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Brutalist Free Standing Abstract Steel Sculpture
Brutalist Free Standing Abstract Steel Sculpture

Brutalist Free Standing Abstract Steel Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Elevate your space with this striking 1980’s freestanding metal sculpture, beautifully channeling the architectural geometry of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Midway Gardens designs. Co...

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1980s American Brutalist Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Modern Brutalist Walnut & Steel Plate Chair "Silla Plataforma"
Modern Brutalist Walnut & Steel Plate Chair "Silla Plataforma"

Modern Brutalist Walnut & Steel Plate Chair "Silla Plataforma"

Located in Zapopan, MX

The "Silla Plataforma" is a bold, architectural dining chair defined by its uncompromising Brutalist geometry and dramatic material contrast. Stripping seating design down to its raw...

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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Abstract Welded Geometric Steel Sculpture, " A Way Through", by David Tothero
Abstract Welded Geometric Steel Sculpture, " A Way Through", by David Tothero

Abstract Welded Geometric Steel Sculpture, " A Way Through", by David Tothero

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Large welded steel sculpture, "A Way Through" by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This sculpture has strong graphic imagery of curves and angles. The height is 37 inches and ...

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1990s American Minimalist Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Small Decorative Brutalist Sculpture on Brass Stand
Small Decorative Brutalist Sculpture on Brass Stand

Small Decorative Brutalist Sculpture on Brass Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking mid-century brutalist sculpture on brass stand featuring bold, abstract geometry and raw, textured metalwork. This piece has a great patina and every side is its good side. ...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Mid-Century Brutalist Torch-Cut Metal Wall Sculpture signed Silas Seandel
Mid-Century Brutalist Torch-Cut Metal Wall Sculpture signed Silas Seandel

Mid-Century Brutalist Torch-Cut Metal Wall Sculpture signed Silas Seandel

By Silas Seandel

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the renowned American artist Silas Seandel, this mid-century Brutalist wall sculpture from 1976 is a masterful fusion of industrial design and artistic craftsmanship. Craft...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Original Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture Signed
Original Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture Signed

Original Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture Signed

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Pal Kepenyes Lion Sculpture made in steel and black marble signed. Pal Kepenyes was a Hungarian artist and jewelry designer known for his unique and innova...

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1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Steel Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Steel