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Industrial Abstract Sculptures

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Italian Industrial Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca '1986'
Located in London, GB
Modern, industrial-style ceramic vase (1986) by Alessio Tasca (born 1929). Minimalist, abstract snail-shaped ceramic vase in charcoal-coloured glaze with bold line motif and subtly p...
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1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Industrial Welded Steel Sculpture "Mother and Child" by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Multi-dimensional Industrial style welded and painted steel sculpture, "Mother and Child", by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This colorful piece has strong graphic and tex...
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1990s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
Located in Paris, IDF
'8' paperweights in terrazzo (Black / white / red). Brass detail. Set of three pieces. Measures: 8.3 x 6 x 6 cm Bentu design furniture and lightings derive its uniqueness fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome, Iron, Stainless Steel

20th Century Oversized French Monumental Iron Key - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, French Industrial style oversized monumental key made of hand crafted iron, in good condition. Trade sign, with a weathered finish. Minor fading, due to age. W...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Steel I-Beam Sculpture by John Piet
Located in Southampton, NJ
I-Beam sculpture done by artist John Piet of Detroit, Michigan. Retains original red/orange steel primer color with variations to steel finish with light oxi...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Vintage Boho Abstract Planet Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unearth a piece of cosmic artistry with this captivating Vintage Abstract Planet Sculpture, a truly unique accent piece that defies convention. Crafted from robust, patinated metal, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted planter...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

“Tiny Celadon Green Jacket" Steel Sculpture by Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures formed from found metal scraps. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests the reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. Flattened with the center portion rolled out and the sides left open, this discarded barrel takes on the look of a miniature jacket. Coated with a mint green finish, the eroded metal appears as draped fabric, folded back to form a simple collar. The sculpture is finished with the artist's initials stamped...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Industrial-Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca
Located in London, GB
Vintage industrial-style ceramic vase / sculpture by Alessio Tasca (circa 1970). Minimalist, abstract, U-shaped ceramic vase in a matte, sandy-coloured glaze with line motif from the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Airplane Part Mold / Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood airplane part mold. Originally it was used as a mold to cast airplane parts. Its abstract carving is very much like modern sculptures. Perfect wall sculpture or table ac...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Pair of Mercury Mirrored Cloches
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural pair of mirrored mercury cloches. Generous in size, these pieces reflect light beautifully bringing together the different elements of your decor via reflec...
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1980s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Mirror

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

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ceramic Electric Insulators - a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pair of objects originally used to provide a safe conduction between electronic components. Now it can be a beautiful piece of decor for your...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Looking Floor Standing Sculpture. English , Early 20th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful highly sculptural found object or architectural element with an ethnographical/Industrial feel to it. Although it is ceramic ( a type of stoneware ) it has a lovely metal...
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Early 1900s English Antique Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Industrial Wall Sculpture, Distressed Conveyor Brushes
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial wall art sculpture. Turn of the century steel factory conveyor brushes on wooden frame. Measures: 64 1/4" x 37 1/2" x 5 3/4".
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century plumber's turnpin, which came in all sizes, usually made of a hard wood such as Lignum Vitae. Used for opening up the ends of lead pipes, hence the indented lin...
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Early 19th Century Antique Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Albert Féraud (1921-2008), French artist. Abstract sculpture in metal. 1960.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Albert Féraud (1921-2008), French artist. Abstract sculpture in metal. 1960. Double signed A. Feraud. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 27.0 cm. x H 30.5 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Stool 'Plopp' by Zieta, Rubin Red
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta, Rubin Red Heat collection. Standard size: 50 cm high, 35 cm diameter. Unique piece.   “Plopp” stool copper version is a stool designed by Zieta Studio which is a Polish design agency founded by well-known designer Oskar Zieta. Ruby red in the center and dark, almost black at the edges – the Red Rubin mirrors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Stool 'Plopp' by Zieta, Standard Size, Rubin Red
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta, Rubin Red Heat collection. Standard size: 50 cm high, 35 cm diameter. Unique piece.   “Plopp” stool copper version is a stool designed by Zieta Studio which is a Polish design agency founded by well-known designer Oskar Zieta. Ruby red in the center and dark, almost black at the edges – the Red Rubin mirrors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Abstract Industrial Welded Steel Sculpture "Assemblage III" by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Multi-dimensional Industrial style welded and painted steel sculpture, "Assemblage III", by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This piece has strong graphic and textural image...
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1990s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bent Sørensen Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Abstract cast iron sculpture by Bent Sørensen with a rich rusted tone consistent with age. Denmark, circa 1960's. Bent Sørensen is best known as a sculptor but started out as a painter. Around 1948 he met the group of Danish and international artists...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Joseph A Burlini Brass Abstract Sculpture, Dated 1967
Located in Oceanside, US
Joseph A. Burlini, born in 1937, is an American contemporary artist renowned for his large-scale sculptures. He graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago and has spent much of his ...
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1960s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Industrial Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca 'circa 1980s'
Located in London, GB
Modern, industrial-style ceramic vase (circa 1980s) by Alessio Tasca. Minimalist, abstract, u-shaped ceramic vase in a light brown-coloured glaze with bold line motif. Combining an i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Yatch/Aircraft Compass Bubble Torpedo Table Sculpture Art War Relic
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Hyattsville, MD
For use as Prop not functioning. No break, and no cracks to molded forms or aluminium base plate. Sits flat. Measures: W 24 x D 9 x H 14 in.
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1950s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Welded steel table sculpture "Transcending Time and Space" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist. Trained as an arch...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

1900s Advertising Stencil Mark Type Font Vintage Industrial Art Sculpture Copper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1901. Vintage Industrial mercantile large Wolfe Bros Folck's Roller Mills copper stencil. Baltimore Maryland. Measures: W 18.5 x H 16 in.
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Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Hollow Brass Rectangular Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial rectangular brass object. The brutalist form features a hollow center. The geometric block can be used as a bookend or decorative element. Dimensions 4" width x 2" dept...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Welded Steel Table Sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by D. Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large welded steel table sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist. Trained as a...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Iron Altar' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
'Iron Altar' is a freestanding abstract sculpture from the Thought-Particle series, designed as a "thought filter" to enhance the artistic process. Crafted and precisely cut from ste...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mounted Oversized Wrench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dramatically oversized patinated forged steel wrench beautifully mounted on a circular base.
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Italian Metal Ring Sculpture from 1970's
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s. Arranged in ascending and descending order, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Industrial Gear on Stand
Located in New York City, NY
Mounted industrial gear on stand.
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19th Century Antique Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Josep Maria Subirachs Industrial Modernist Abstract Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive Cast Iron floor sculpture by Josep Maria Subirachs b.1927. Reminiscent in form to an arrowhead or primitive blade. Josep incorporated grattage leaving the surface rough...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Josep Maria Subirachs Industrial Modernist Abstract Cast Iron Wall Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive Cast Iron wall hanging sculpture by Josep Maria Subirachsb. 1927. Reminiscent in form to an arrowhead or primitive blade. Josep incorporated grattage leaving the surfac...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Hand Built Earthenware Monument to Breakfast Icon Cap'n Crunch
Located in Chicago, IL
An ode to a childhood favorite - this chunky, hand built sculpture depicts a bust of Cap't Crunch cluttered amidst ionic columns and bridge girders. Its earthenware coloring is comp...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

"Leaning Towers" Sculpture Constructed from 96 Eiffel-tower-models
Located in Maastricht, NL
Leaning towers” Object / sculpture design: JAN PAUL Constructed from 96 Eiffel-tower-models. The object is part of a serie in progress consisti...
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2010s Dutch Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Abstract Walnut Sculpture in the Style of Sonia Delaunay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Industrial abstract sculptural made of hand crafted Metal and Walnut in the Style of Sonia Delaunay, in good condition. The detailed décor piece is particularized w...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Factory by Don Harvey Industrial Iron Art Sculpture Steampunk Expressionism
Located in Dayton, OH
"Factory by Don Harvey measure: 74" Don Harvey is an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1941 Don Harvey’s artwork explores the tensions between opposites: s...
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1980s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hand Built Earthenware Monument to a Hamburger
Located in Chicago, IL
This ode to an American classic is a chunky, hand built sculpture depicting a group of columns with a ceramic hamburger atop. Its earthenware coloring is complemented by the smalles...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Striking Industrial Sculpture by California Listed Artist Robert Ortlieb
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and unique metal sculpture by Robert Ortlieb, A unique piece that captures Industrial Art Deco and Postmodern movements, Californian artist f...
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20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Agwam Hangar Aircraft Service and Repair Fuselage Access Ladder Prop Treehouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage relic sold as a prop. An antique collapsible Early-century wooden and steel ladder. Each Rung Segment is 14 inches and space between rungs is about 12 inches. Seems strong...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Stunning Unique Industrial Plexiglass Light Object
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique piece made of a thick plexiglass column with red and blue elements inside, a metal base and illuminated from below with a circular fluorescent tube. The object is probably an ...
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20th Century European Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Mixed Metal Wall Art Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, Circa 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage wall art abstract brutalist sculpture, Circa 1970s. Made of mixed metal, (copper, brass and metal) with a wood frame. It has origi...
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1970s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Fritz Schwegler abstract yellow Angle 1978 Sculpture oversized Installation
Located in Munster, NRW
Fritz Schwegler - oversized abstract angle. Painted wood in yellow and red, signed F. Schwegler, abstract installation in the shape of a yellow triangle with red wheels, mounted on ...
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1970s German Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Urban Industrial Art Sculpture w/ Photo Transparency & Lucite "Diptych 1"
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This large floor piece "Diptych 1" consists of two clear Lucite panels that encase pinhole photo transparencies with images taken from under an urban expressway. The panels are held ...
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Early 2000s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bright Sunshine Yellow Abstract Eagle Head Sculpture From a 3 Way Wood Splitter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial powder-coated eagle-shaped iron log splitter. Newly painted in thick bright sunshine yellow powder-coating. Just look at this heavy industri...
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1960s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Larry Mohr Sculpture Bars XXVI
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Mohr Sculpture Bars XXVI: Adjustable Solid aluminum bars connected by bolts. Signed, titled, dated, and numbered to base ‘Bars XXVI 1/5 6/19/83 Larry Mohr’. This work is number 1 from the edition of 5.   Larry Mohr (1921-2013) was an accomplished sculptor whose figural and abstract works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Georgia Museum of Art, Vassar College...
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1980s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

'Point of View' Wooden Spindle Textile Sculpture
Located in Oakville, CT
Measuring 46 in. x 46 in. x 8 in. and made entirely from reclaimed pine and mahogany spindles from a textile factory, the precise sizing and arrangement form a constellation that rew...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Dog Muzzle Sculptures on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of 19th century dog muzzle sculptures on Lucite bases, American, circa late 19th-early 20th century. If you were a bad doggie back in the d...
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19th Century American Antique Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Tectonic Dream' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Tectonic Dream," part of Charles Splady's Dream Series, is a steel sculpture that delves into the concept of negative or absent landscapes. The piece embodies an exploration of pres...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Lucid Dream' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Lucid Dream," part of Charles Splady's Dream Series, is a steel sculpture that delves into the concept of negative or absent landscapes. The piece embodies an exploration of presenc...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Sculptural Vintage Drill Bit Tool Display
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century American set of 32 steel large drill bits mounted on a wood base, originally used in a workshop, but brought into...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"XMITTER" Helmet & Jacket by Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Eight Painted Industrial Molds Cog Wheels Wall Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
Eight Painted Industrial Molds Cog Wheels Wall Sculptures Offered for sale is a group of 8 painted industrial molds and cog wheels that could be mounted as a group to create a wall...
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20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early 20th Century Wooden Screws, Set of 2
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Two industrial wooden screws from an early 20th century mechanical engineering casting pattern. Highly decorative abstract objects with beautiful origina...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century wooden casting pattern. Probably as part of a drive shaft. Shaft in the shape of an inverted blunted cone with strips on the sides and a disc with a wooden gear ...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Industrial Aluminium Silver Filter with a Hand-Blown Glass Ball Top
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural industrial silver aluminum filter with a hand-blown glass ball top. The sculptural piece is created from an aluminum filter with a hand-blown glass ball mounted on top....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Edge of a Dream' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Edge of a Dream," part of Charles Splady's Dream Series, is a steel sculpture that delves into the concept of negative or absent landscapes. The piece embodies an exploration of pre...
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2010s American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Unusual Turn of the Century Industrial Brass Small Animal Cage with Wheel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual turn of the century industrial brass small animal cage with wheel. Possibly made by Pierce Arrow. Buffalo NY. Superior quality and construction. Sm...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial 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, more furniture and collectibles, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, steel and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial abstract sculptures made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original abstract sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Alessio Tasca, Gordon Chandler, Willy Guhl, and Las Animas. 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 $195 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,675.

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