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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Set of Three Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Vases, Grey and Black, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
The great skills of Murano based artisans show in many different ways. Some are able blowers, others can freehanded create sculptures and elaborate bowls, and finally some master the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Raku Glazed Horse Head, 1982
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine stoneware small horse head sculpture raku glazed in bright blue and white glazes with a black craquelure finish by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 192...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Hand Blown Murano Sculpture in Crystal Clear with the Black Detail
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano glass object is a captivating blend of minimalist design and artistic elegance. Crafted from clear glass, its sleek, faceted form features a striking black arch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Timeless Seer' by Tori Hermes
Located in Oakland, CA
"Timeless Seer" is a sculpture that captures the essence of the Ibis. With its detailed elongated beak and calm expression, this piece symbolizes wisdom and mystery. It stands as a q...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Centerpiece Bowl Seed Pod Ceramic Coastal Blue-Grey Glaze
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbuilt ceramic centerpiece bowl by Demetria Chappo. Coil built large bowl with infinite grooves of seed pod texture carved into the surface of the exterior and winding serpentine ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A polished bronze sculpture from the 1930s - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent sculpture from the 1930s, in the style of Brancusi's work. This remarkable piece consists of a half-cylinder in polished bronze, backed by a piece of carved and faceted...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Glass Sculpture "Spinnaker" by David Goldhagen
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning signed, hand-blown glass sculpture by Goldhagen utilizes a bold cool color palette with accents of warmer hues. Goldhagen, in his creative brilliance, creates a fluid d...
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Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Nucleus 1' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Nucleus 1" is a small sculpture that is part of Charles’s Energy Center series. These were created with the intent of becoming artistic generators. This abstract sculpture is crafte...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Solar Template' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
Solar Template is part of Charles’s Splady series of sculptures that is inspired by the portals created by the sun. Solar Template is a free-standing abstract sculpture made from cu...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Slant' by Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
"Slant" stands as a poignant embodiment of the unknowable, a tangible remnant of a forgotten civilization. Its undulating surfaces, etched with the passage of countless eons, whisper...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Michael Gitter 9" Interlocking Hearts Lucite Sculpture "Rainbow Wings" 2024
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Gitter 9" Interlocking Hearts Lucite Sculpture "Rainbow Wings" 2024 Offered for sale is a "Rainbow Wings" interlocking hearts lucite sculpture by Michael Gitter. The hearts...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Lucite

The leaning outcast, contemporary sculpure in cast bronze, white-green patina
Located in Roma, IT
The leaning outcast. Tattered skin, ragged exterior, this wreck of a human leans as he can. Worn out by the events of life, looking like a teared container, missing all that he never...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Shamans Abacus 2' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
"Shamans Abacus 2" is a metal wall sculpture that is part of a series inspired by code boards. This series has movable parts that allow the viewer to transform the sculpture to their...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 'Aurvandill’s Toe Basket' by Gudrun Thompson
By Gudrun Thompson
Located in Oakland, CA
This sculpture is part of Gudrun's basket series. This particular basket is from when Thor carried Aurvandill across the frozen Elivagar Rivers in a basket. When Aurvandill’s toe fro...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Alfredo Barbini Green and Clear Murano Glass "Bull" Table Sculpture, 1969
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Alfredo Barbini Venetian Murano Green & Clear Glass "Bull" Sculpture. Featuring hand made clear, green with dark interior Murano Art Glass Bull, with cl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Blue Abstract Lucite Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A translucent Tiffany blue and clear acrylic abstract sculpture on a black base.
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20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Section' by Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
"Section" serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between the known and the unknowable. It challenges us to embrace the mysteries that lie just beyond our grasp, acknow...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 'Eye am My Own Ship' by Tori Hermes
Located in Oakland, CA
In a culture where it is all too easy to become trapped in the illusory comfort of living out someone else’s life, there is nothing more powerful than embarking on your own journey. ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Helical Passage, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Intertwined Geometric Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
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1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Easel of Enlightenment' by Charles Splady
Located in Oakland, CA
This dynamic and free standing steel sculpture is from Charles Splady's Easel Series reflects his exploration of fine art perceptions. The series captures the essence of artistic cre...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Discus Seed Pod Ceramic Sculpture Sky Glaze
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Demetria Chappo. The Seed Pod Discus Sculptures are shaped by hand and etched with infinite grooves. These t...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Plexiglass Sculpture - Two Screen Printed Multiples Signed and Numbered - 100 pcs.
Located in Milano, IT
Multiple work made in 100 pieces, consisting of two faceted plexiglass solids, signed dated on one side. Born in 1954 in Montebelluna, in the province of Treviso. Of Veneto origin, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

Egg Seed Pod Rattle Ceramic Sculpture WhiteGold Glaze
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbulit ceramic sculpture by Demetria Chappo. This 6in sculpture sits nicely on a desk, tabletop, bookshelf or grouped with other sculptures. Its tactile qualities and small size a...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Egg Seed Pod Rattle Ceramic Sculpture Coastal Glaze
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbulit ceramic sculpture by Demetria Chappo. This 6in sculpture sits nicely on a desk, tabletop, bookshelf or grouped with other sculptures. Its tactile qualities and small size a...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Discus Seed Pod Ceramic Sculpture Coastal Glaze
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Demetria Chappo. The Seed Pod Discus Sculptures are shaped by hand and etched with infinite grooves. These t...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Discus Seed Pod Ceramic Sculpture SandDune Glaze / Neutral Toned Decor
Located in Kingston, NY
Handbulit ceramic sculpture. The Seed Pod Discus Sculptures are shaped by hand and etched with infinite grooves. These tactile stoneware pods are inspired by nature hikes and walks a...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Gitter 12" Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture Signed, 2024
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Gitter 12" Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture Signed, 2024 Offered for sale is a clear acrylic interlocking hearts sculpture by artist Michael Gitter signed and date...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

Bertoncello Ceramics
Located in Lugo, IT
Pottery attributed to Bertoncello/Rigon. Good conditions. Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Modern Modular Aluminum Op Art Cube Sculpture by Kosso Eloul 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Modular Cube sculpture by Israeli artist Kosso Eloul 1920-1995 Two pieces in brushed aluminum with black painted wood interior Purchased in Toronto by the original owner circa 1970s...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Abstract Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Decorative abstract Italian art glass sculpture. Clear glass, red glass and emerald green glass base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carole Harrison Gold Leaf Over Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Gold leaf over cast bronze. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, ...
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20th Century North American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful abstract cast bronze sculpture is by Carole Harrison. This piece is 11 1/2"h x 10"w x 3 3/4"d and is not signed. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Signed nice patina. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois, Carole studied at Cranbrook Academy of Arts in 1955/56, Bloomfield Hills, MI, obtaining her Masters, she w...
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20th Century North American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

White Mini Skull – Porcelain Sculpture, by Andréason & Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
This crisp white shiny porcelain sculpture inhabits any space it is put in. The human skull was redefined as a simplistic industrial form. Modeled in CAD, 3d printed, and then slip c...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Cast bronze abstract statue by Michigan artist Carole Harrison (1933-2022). 10 1/2" tall x 6 1/4" long x 3 1/2" deep. Marked on the base. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Thick Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture by Miami Artist Michael Gitter
Located in Miami, FL
Thick Clear Lucite Interlocking Hearts Sculpture by Miami Artist Michael Gitter Offered for sale is a thick clear lucite interlocking hearts sculpture by Miami based artist Michael ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

53"x39" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze, and Brass #712
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 53" X 39". Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire

Murano Glass "Love Knot" Table Sculpture in Black, White & Clear Glass
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Murano Glass Abstract Free From, Swirl Black & White Sculpture. Featuring hand blown, curved, figure eight shape with twist top in Black, White and Transparent Murano glass, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

"Composition 202.3" Cubist Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Composition 202.3" is a captivating cubist/abstract mixed media sculpture by Dan Schneiger, dating from circa 2020. The sculpture is a harmonious assembly of wood, foam core, plaster, and resin, brought to life with a hand-applied golden bronze metallic finish that radiates with a lustrous warmth. One of Schneiger's signature techniques is his application of metallic finishes that give his lightweight materials the illustrious appearance of heavy metals like bronze. This transformative approach not only exhibits his command over materials but also plays with the viewer's expectations, creating a dichotomy between visual weight and actual lightness. The sculpture stands at 11.5 inches in height, 11 inches in width, and 8 inches in depth—a compact size that allows its intricate form and textured surfaces to be appreciated up close. Signed and dated by Schneiger, it's a personal testament to his creative journey and skill. Dan Schneiger’s work exists at the convergence of architecture and art, drawing influence from the digital revolution to embrace a hands-on creation process. His sculptures are conversations in three dimensions, drawing lines through history to the works of masters like Louise Nevelson and Paul Evans, and embodying the solid, geometric principles of Brutalism and the fragmented perspectives of Cubism. "Composition 202.3" is not merely a static object; it is dynamic and alive with the interplay of light and shadow across its multifaceted surface. Crafted with reclaimed materials, this sculpture is part of Schneiger's broader commentary on sustainability and his innovative reimagining of construction waste as a medium for art. Its block-like forms, reminiscent of architectural maquettes...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Foam, Resin, Plaster, Paint, Wood

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #2
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...
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2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dalmatian Skull – Porcelain Sculpture by Andréason & Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A shiny white porcelain figurine/sculpture titled Dalmation is a human skull redefined as a simplistic industrial form. Inglazed dots in different sizes imply the human's best friend...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1984
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1984, unsigned In the style of Timo Sarpaneva light scratches on the top and bottom
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lasso
By SkLO
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lasso works as an individual object. Solid loops of handblown Czech glass, each Lasso piece consists of a group of five loops of varying sizes so each piece is a composition Every...
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2010s Czech Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Black Stripe Skull – Porcelain Sculpture by Andréason & Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A shiny white and black porcelain figurine/sculpture titled Black Stripe is a human skull redefined as a simplistic industrial form with in-g...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 01
Located in London, GB
Black forged steel, abstract sculpture. Composition of two abstract forms sit on a diamond shaped base. The forms are set at angles to one another to express a three dimensional rela...
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2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel, Iron

Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 03
Located in London, GB
Black forged steel, abstract sculpture. Composition of two abstract forms sit on a diamond shaped base. The forms are set at angles to one another to express a three dimensional rela...
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2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 04
Located in London, GB
Black forged steel, abstract sculpture. Composition of two abstract forms sit on a diamond shaped base. The forms are set at angles to one another to express a three dimensional rela...
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2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Blank White Skull – Porcelain Sculpture, by Andréason & Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
This crisp white shiny porcelain sculpture inhabits any space it is put in. The human skull was redefined as a simplistic industrial form. Modeled in CAD, 3d printed, and then slip c...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Geometric white Sculpture contemporary wood organic plaster HYPERCUBE II
Located in Seville, ES
Hypercube II We discovered organic plaster stucco when we arrived at our workshop in Seville. Artisans dedicated to the world of Holy Week in Seville work in the same space and the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Crystal Monolith by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991
By Jan Exnar
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful fused crystal glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991. Glass appears to be crystal or neutral glass, in fused glass technique. Just incr...
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1990s Czech Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

60"x60" Metal Wall Sculpture in Brass, Stainless, and Bronze #654. Available now
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze and brass, stainless steel. Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze and brass is aged to give t...
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire

Koi Skull – Porcelain Sculpture by Andréason & Leibel, Swedish Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A shiny white porcelain figurine/sculpture titled Koi is a human skull redefined as a simplistic industrial form. Inglazed old traditional Japanese pattern of fish scales covers the ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Gaby Fois Dorell Voyager Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional and rare Voyager lounge chair with footstool designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for Saporiti, Italy. Gaby Fois Dorell is a French-American artist and designer known for...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Totem" sculpture by Jacques Darbaud
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Totem" sculpture in ceramic signed by the artist J. Darbaud. France, 2023
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wood Skull – Unique Sculpture by Andréason & Leibel, Swedish Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A large, inviting, and gentle shape, warm and smooth to the touch with a stable crack running down its left side. This generous wooden sculpture will inhabit any space it is put in. ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Geometric white Sculpture contemporary wood organic plaster HYPERCUBE
Located in Seville, ES
Hypercube I We discovered organic plaster stucco when we arrived at our workshop in Seville. Artisans dedicated to the world of Holy Week in Seville work in the same space and the "...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Composition

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