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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Cucumber Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Cucumber vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Piece. Dimensions: W 12.5 x D 12.5 x H 26 cm. Materials: Stoneware, slip and enamel. Eguzkiñe Egaña Corta st...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

Set of 2 Terracotta Tribal Vase Medio by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 2 terracotta tribal vase medio by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L24 / W10 / H30 CM Materials: Ceramic The Tribal collect...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

EYE Sculpture Maxi by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
EYE Sculpture Maxi by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 39 x D 23 x H 49 cm Also available in W 28 x D 16 x H 35 cm. Material: Glazed Ceramic All lamps could be wired for each country...
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2010s Macedonian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive element t...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre. Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm. Materials: andes stones. Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive elemen...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Set of 4 Xochicalco Vasel by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Xochicalco Vasel by Onora Dimensions: D 14 x H 25 cm Materials: Clay Our Xochicalco collection is inspired by ceremonial vessels found at the Xochicalco archaeological site...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Cascabel Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Cascabel vase by Onora Dimensions: D 30 x H 28 cm Materials: Clay This collection reinterprets one of the oldest structural techniques in pottery, coiling, the vessels made with...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Cascabel Bowl by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Cascabel bowl by Onora Dimensions: D 30 x H 10 cm Materials: Clay This collection reinterprets one of the oldest structural techniques in pottery, coiling, the vessels made with...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Small Quartz Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small quartz vase by Aver Dimensions: D 16 x H 20 cm Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Quartz, Steel

Untitled 37 by Neshka
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 37 by Neshka Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 55 cm Material: Charred cedar and wenge wood stand Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Wenge, Cedar

Tierra Caliente Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Tierra Caliente vase by Onora Dimensions: D 20 x H 30 cm Materials: Clay Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral based slip and burnished using a quartz stone. We are a M...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Set of 4 Mathias Bowls by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Mathias bowls by Onora Dimensions: D 22 -25 cm D 18 - 21 cm D 16 - 17 cm Materials: Lacquered wood, Gold Leaf Also sold separately. These gourds are grown, drie...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive element t...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Dancer Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Dancer vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Piece. Dimensions: W 15 x D 15 x H 22.5 cm. Materials: Terracotta slip and glaze. Eguzkiñe Egaña Corta studied advertising and for more than 20 years has worked as a graphic designer. About 12 years ago, surrounded by a completely digital world, she felt the need to create with her hands and it is from there that she took up her drawings and illustrations and began to create with ceramics. She has completed a Master’s degree at the University of the Basque Country: “Ceramics; art and function” and combines her work as a designer and illustrator with contemporary artistic creation. She also teaches ceramics classes at the municipal school of Zarautz, a city in the Basque Country where she lives. She feels the need to explore the relationship between identity and self-knowledge. Work with the concepts; interior, exterior, return, connect, ancestral and artisanal, establishing a relationship between us and our environment, as well as between us and our ancestors, either emotionally, empathetically or through objects that somehow transport us to a hypothetical place in the past, both for its aesthetics and for the ways in which they have been created. Human beings are containers of desires, fears, expectations. Sometimes it is necessary to empty ourselves of everything that clutters the mind. On many occasions the artist works with turned containers...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Genealogy II Porcelain by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Genealogy II porcelain by Monika Patuszynska 13G. Dimensions: W 13 x D 13 x H 20 cm Materials: Porcelain Monika Patuszynska Bio Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland 1993- 1994 Den Da...
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2010s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Acatlán Tototl Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Acatlán Tototl candleholder by Onora Dimensions: W 25 x D 12 x H 28 cm Materials: Clay, Quartz stone Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral based slip and burnished using a ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Quartz

Genealogy II Porcelain by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Genealogy II Porcelain by Monika Patuszynska 13J. Dimensions: W 22 x D 22 x H 33 cm Materials: Porcelain Monika Patuszynska Bio Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland 1993- 1994 Den Da...
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2010s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Generation 05 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 05 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 20.5 x L 20 x H 40 cm Materials: black stoneware, slip, rope and wooden log In this series of pieces, called 13 generations, ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Rope

Dove Vase by Cosmin Florea
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove vase by Cosmin Florea Unique piece Dimensions: W 40 x D 15 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware Inspired by my love for pristine nature, this sculptural vase...
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2010s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Set of 3 Acatlán Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Acatlán candleholder by Onora Dimensions: W 20 x D 15 x H 40 cm Materials: Clay Available in black, white and taupe Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral based slip and bur...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Chac Ceramic Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Chac ceramic vase by Onora Dimensions: D 12 x 25 cm Materials: Ceramic Available in black, white and sand. This ceramic vase refers pre-hispanic ceremonial masks. Molded by ar...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Chac Ceramic Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Chac ceramic vase by Onora Dimensions: D 12 x 25 cm Materials: Ceramic Available in black, white and sand. This ceramic vase refers pre-hispanic ceremonial masks. Molded by art...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Xochipilli Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Xochipilli vase by Onora Dimensions: D 12 x 25 cm Materials: Ceramic Available in black, white and sand. This ceramic vase refers pre-hispanic ceremonial masks. Molded by artis...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The bric...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: other finishes available. The bric...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The brick is a g...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre. Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm. Materials: andes stones Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a ...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available, The brick is a generic constructive element t...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive element t...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a g...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive element t...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available, The brick is a g...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes stones Also available: Other finishes available The brick is a generic constructive element th...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive element t...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The bric...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre. Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm. Materials: andes stones Also Available:other finishes available. The bric...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Zoila Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Zoila Vase by Onora Dimensions: D 70 x H 70 cm Materials: Clay Inspired in the traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of Mixe pottery plays homage to this region’s 21 mountains tops and its inhabitants’ rich connection to music. Hand molded and fired in an open wood burning fire...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Reef Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Reef vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Piece. Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 24.5 cm. Materials: Stoneware and enamel. Eguzkiñe Egaña Corta studied adver...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

Medium Quartz Sculptural Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Quartz sculptural vase by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x H 28 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Quartz, Steel

Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Generation 07 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 07 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 19.5 x L 16 x H 12/53 with iron cm Materials: Black stoneware and Iron. The golden effect is achie...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Rope

Set of 4 Light Grey Mini Sphere Vase Square by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 4 Light Grey Mini Sphere vase Square by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L20 / W9 / H25 CM Materials: Ceramic The Sphere co...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Dark Grey Tribal Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 dark grey Tribal vase big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 34 / W 14 / H 45 CM Materials: Ceramic The Tribal collection i...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Small Recisi Marble Vase, Moreno Ratti
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Recisi marble vase - Moreno Ratti Dimensions: D 5 x W 20 x H 20 cm Materials: White Carrara marble. Available in other size and marble. The memory of a children's game, like play with simple shape cut on paper. The magic of the discovery of the form is transferred into the marble with waterjet technology, a subtraction and recomposition game. The shape as cutting and restitution. Moreno Ratti "When I was young I played with pieces of marble, like now. There are a lot of marble waste...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Set of 3 Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes stones Also available: Other finishes available The brick is a generic constructive ...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Generation 10 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 10 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 27 x L 38 x H 37 cm Materials: Black Stoneware, Slip, Cement In this series of pieces, called 13 g...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Set of 3 Xalitla Box by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xalitla box by Onora Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm Materials: Freehand painted wood Hand painted tea box from Xalitla, Guerrero. The scenes painted on each piece portray every...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Acatlán Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Acatlán candleholder by Onora Dimensions: W 20 x D 15 x H 40 cm Materials: Clay Available in black, white and taupe Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral based slip and bur...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Cascabel Bowl by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Cascabel bowl by Onora Dimensions: D 31.75 x H 15 cm Materials: Clay This collection reinterprets one of the oldest structural techniques in pottery, coiling, the vessels made w...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Untitled 36 by Neshka
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 36 by Neshka Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 166 cm Material: Charred cedar sculpture with fir and acrylic base Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, Poland, and a...
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2010s Canadian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Cedar, Fir

Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive el...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive el...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available, The brick is a generic constructive el...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: other finishes available, The brick is a generic constructive el...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceiling Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive el...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Tama Three Lines Vase by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Tama three lines vase by Onora Dimensions: D 60 x H 80 cm Materials: Clay Inspired in the traditional large format vessels used to store water, grains or prepare food, our playful reinterpretation of Mixe pottery plays homage to this region’s 21 mountains tops and its inhabitants’ rich connection to music. Hand molded and fired in an open wood burning fire...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Artefact on the Wall Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefact sculpture by Lea Munsch Dimensions: W 28 x D 16 x H 49 cm Materials: Stoneware Each piece is signed and numbered on /20. Each piece is unique with its own personality a...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Set of 5 Ceiling Bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 5 ceiling bricks by Estudio Rafael Freyre. Dimensions: W 15 D 30 x H 30 cm. Materials: andes stones. Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a generic con...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern abstract sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original abstract sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Richard A. Hirsch, Kue King, Jacopo Foggini, and Orfeo Quagliata. 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 $25 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $2,322.

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