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Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Accadimento #110, Sculpture by Simone Negri
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simone Negri was born in Milan in 1970. He graduated from the Istituto Statale d’Arte of Castelmassa and then deepened his research in the field of artistic ceramics by attending wor...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Accadimento #60, Sculpture by Simone Negri
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simone Negri was born in Milan in 1970. He graduated from the Istituto Statale d’Arte of Castelmassa and then deepened his research in the field of artistic ceramics by attending wor...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Accadimento #109, Sculpture by Simone Negri
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simone Negri was born in Milan in 1970. He graduated from the Istituto Statale d’Arte of Castelmassa and then deepened his research in the field of artistic ceramics by attending wor...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Accadimento #61, Sculpture by Simone Negri
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simone Negri was born in Milan in 1970. He graduated from the Istituto Statale d’Arte of Castelmassa and then deepened his research in the field of artistic ceramics by attending wor...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Accadimento #70, Sculpture by Simone Negri
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simone Negri was born in Milan in 1970. He graduated from the Istituto Statale d’Arte of Castelmassa and then deepened his research in the field of artistic ceramics by attending wor...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

'Erf', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

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Zinc

'Ginder', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

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Zinc

'Huis', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

'Hoogwoud', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

'Kavel 8', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

'Au Crépuscule', Sculpture by Ingrid Van Munste
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
In this spatial ceramic research, developed over the years, Ingrid Van Munster undeniably gives life to earth and fluidity to colour. Ingrid developed and then found a common threa...
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2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

'2003', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

'Kavel 5', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Lavender Creme and Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap Set by Umé Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Use: Brush wet hands or cloth over the soap's surfaces to create, lather, release the aromatic essential oils and reveal the changing slopes. As the soaps use and form are unique, the Bouton plate was designed hand in hand to serve as the Erode Summit's designated dish. Certified organic Measure: 5" round x 2" tall 320g e11.6oz Bouton 5" round. Lavender Creme Notes: Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
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2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

'Landschap', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
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Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

'Vinex', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

'Erf 5', Sculpture by Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

'Planète Quelques Étoiles', Sculpture by Ingrid Van Munster
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
In this spatial ceramic research, developed over the years, Ingrid Van Munster undeniably gives life to earth and fluidity to colour. Ingrid developed and then found a common threa...
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2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

'Passage Au Matin', Sculpture by Ingrid Van Munster
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
In this spatial ceramic research, developed over the years, Ingrid Van Munster undeniably gives life to earth and fluidity to colour. Ingrid developed and then found a common threa...
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2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

'Planète Après La Plui', Sculpture by Ingrid Van Munster
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
In this spatial ceramic research, developed over the years, Ingrid Van Munster undeniably gives life to earth and fluidity to colour. Ingrid developed and then found a common threa...
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2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

'Planète - verte - Les Temps', Sculpture by Ingrid Van Munster
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
In this spatial ceramic research, developed over the years, Ingrid Van Munster undeniably gives life to earth and fluidity to colour. Ingrid developed and then found a common threa...
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2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

'Planète Blue Note', Sculpture by Ingrid Van Munster
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
In this spatial ceramic research, developed over the years, Ingrid Van Munster undeniably gives life to earth and fluidity to colour. Ingrid developed and then found a common threa...
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2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Vintage Glass Factice Allure by Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice of Allure by Chanel. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is Chanel. The large scale...
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1990s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

'About Last Night', Sculpture by Ken Eastman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Ken Eastman is now one of Europe’s pre-eminent hand-builders, and on the simple evidence of this show, one of its most quietly ambitious. I say ‘quietly’ because this deeply thoughtf...
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2010s British Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Thomas C. Hicks Jr. Steel and Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Thomas C. Hicks Jr. Steel and Stone Sculpture About The Artwork Born in Amarillo, TX in 1927, Tommy graduated from West Texas State University in 1952. When he was 45 ...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

'Passage a La Nuit', Sculpture by Ingrid Van Munster
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
In this spatial ceramic research, developed over the years, Ingrid Van Munster undeniably gives life to earth and fluidity to colour. Ingrid developed and then found a common threa...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Constantin II + III Set of Two Candleholders in Black Oak, Walnut and Brass
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape. The body of Constantin I is in solid oak painted black shaped with a cross, Constantin III in Canaletto walnu...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak

'If Not Now When', Sculpture by Ken Eastman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Ken Eastman is now one of Europe’s pre-eminent hand-builders, and on the simple evidence of this show, one of its most quietly ambitious. I say ‘quietly’ because this deeply thoughtf...
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2010s British Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
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2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

'Waiting For The Past', Sculpture by Ken Eastman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Ken Eastman is now one of Europe’s pre-eminent hand-builders, and on the simple evidence of this show, one of its most quietly ambitious. I say ‘quietly’ because this deeply thoughtf...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Lavender, Jasmine, Grapefruit, Linden, Handmade Soap Set of Four by Umé Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Certified organic ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall ~ 87g e3.1oz Lavender Creme Notes: Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
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2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

'Object to Listen to', Sculpture by Ken Eastman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Ken Eastman is now one of Europe’s pre-eminent hand-builders, and on the simple evidence of this show, one of its most quietly ambitious. I say ‘quietly’ because this deeply thoughtf...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

'Object to Listen to', Sculpture by Ken Eastman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Ken Eastman is now one of Europe’s pre-eminent hand-builders, and on the simple evidence of this show, one of its most quietly ambitious. I say ‘quietly’ because this deeply thoughtf...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Sculpture, by Ken Eastman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Ken Eastman is now one of Europe’s pre-eminent hand-builders, and on the simple evidence of this show, one of its most quietly ambitious. I say ‘quietly’ because this deeply thoughtf...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Sculpture, by Ken Eastman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Ken Eastman is now one of Europe’s pre-eminent hand-builders, and on the simple evidence of this show, one of its most quietly ambitious. I say ‘quietly’ because this deeply thoughtf...
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2010s British Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Casette Collection, Stone Books Holder and Decorative Objects by Pimar Italy
Located in Nociglia, IT
A unique collection designed by RICCARDO DALISI and crafted by PIMAR ITALY on a limited edition with natural limestone extracted from quarries of Salento (southern Italy) This lime...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone, Stainless Steel

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Tusk Candle, Medium, Black Beeswax
Located in Oakland, CA
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...
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2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hemp

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary sculpture. Cube in hand polished cast aluminium 2011. Edition of 6.
Located in København K, 84
"Untitled" 2011 Cast Aluminum Cube hand-polished. (Edition 1 of 6) The work is signed and delivered with a certificate. Artist: Marianne Hesselbjerg, D...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lavender Creme, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, form an...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

'Contenir Le Vent', Sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The mystery of these unique dense volumes, closed in on themselves, cannot be breached. There is a hidden life running through them, and the opaque mass attracts and seduces in the s...
Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract White Rock Sculpture Group by Bryan Blow in Ceramic
Located in London, GB
Abstract White Rock Sculpture are hand sculpted in ceramic. The sculptures resemble white cliffs on the British coast line. They are chalk-white washed a...
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1970s British Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Luminous Shapes No 1 Lamp by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp "Luminous Shapes no 1" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: 70 x 40 x 16 cm Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyr...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

ARIA COMPOSITION VI, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type A, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorat...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Lamp "Luminous Shapes No 3" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp "Luminous Shapes no 3" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: 43 x 63 x 9 cm Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyr...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Sculpture "Tactile Monolith No 1" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture "Tactile Monolith no 1" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: 135 x 75 x 20cm Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is pol...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Sculpture "Tactile Monolith No 2" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture "Tactile Monolith no 2" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: 60 x 108 x 18 cm Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is ...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large
Located in London, GB
Stunningly tall cylindrical ceramic vase with single, amphora-style handle and Eastern motif on an elegant beige earthenware surface, by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This substantial...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture "Tactile Monolith No 3" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture "Tactile Monolith no 3" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: Height 52 cm Width 74 cm Depth 23 cm Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The ...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Solid Formations No 6 Sculpture by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture "Solid Formations no 6" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: 28 x 45 x 32 cm Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is pol...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

4 NERU TOTEM, by Rebeca Cors
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rebeca Cors (México,1988). Cors' work oscillates between sculpture and function, studying its limits and meeting points. As a result, Cors creates abstract sculptures -and- utility s...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Minimalist abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist 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, seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist abstract sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original abstract sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Lorenz+Kaz, Rebeca Cors, Stine Mikkelsen, and EXPERIMENTAL. 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 $26 and tops out at $49,742 while the average work can sell for $2,878.

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