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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Unique Esse Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique esse vessel by Dust and Form
Dimensions: W 14 x D 20.3 x 19 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our Classic, smooth, bare finish...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Handcrafted Vase 071 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted vase 071 by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 35 cm
Materials: Sandstone, porcelain, handcrafted piece
Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive m...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Large Black Bottle Matt by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large black bottle matt by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H16 x W19cm, 2 litres.
Materials: High Temperature Ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic culture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Neutro Vessel by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Neutro vessel by Ia Kutateladze
Dimensions: W 30 x H 30 cm
Materials: Raw black clay
“Playground For Salvation” was created entirely during quarantine, in my Berlin s...
Category
2010s German Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Small White Rituals Vase by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Small white rituals vase by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 17 x W 16 x H 16 cm
Materials: Terracotta, Kaolin wash, Shino glazes.
Non-functional.
By researching ancient and indigenous ...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
Aspis Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Aspis shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 103 x 30 x H 194
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Limes Bookends by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Limes bookends by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x H 41 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our child...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
2006
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 17 cm
Materials: Resin
These sculptures are born from the meticulous processing of the resin. Decorative e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Small Black Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small black bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x W13cm, 1.100ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Alma Aged Wood Sculpture by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Alma 2019 by CEU
L 74.8" x H 72"
Aged wood sculpture with steel base.
One of a kind.
Shipping is not included. See our shipping polici...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Unique II Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique II Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 11 x W 12 x H 18.5 cm
Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings
Non-functional.
Lisa...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
Child Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Child sculpture 01 by Elnaz Rafati
Dimensions: H 20.3 x W 11.5 x D 12.7 cm
Materials: clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural e...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
VITA Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Vita Vessel by Dust and Form
Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x 23 H cm
Materials: Plaster, finished in a Satin Ivory glaze both inside and out. This vessel is watertight and functional...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Manantial Vase by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Manantial Vase by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H21 x W10cm
Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay.
Is a vase that is held off the ground by a hand-carved stone base. The vase resists fire below 950 degrees so it can be used to burn charcoal inside it or incense or contain water for flowers and plants. The vase made of black Oaxacan clay filters a very light humidity through its walls, which are cooked at a low temperature with wood and not glaze. The base of Manantial is made of volcanic stone known as recinto. The shape of the base is inspired by the legs of the traditional molcajete that is used to grind spices and chili peppers while the arches refer to the basic shape of the entrance to a cave creating an empty space between the ground and the black clay vase...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Tres Luces Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Tres Luces Candleholder by Onora
Dimensions: W 28 x H 45.7 cm
Materials: Clay, Glazed pottery
Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral b...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Sorgo Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Sorgo Candleholder by Onora
Dimensions: D 23 x H 38 cm
Materials: Clay, Quartz stone
Available in black, green, blue and yellow.
Hand made in the town of San Jose de Gracia, M...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
2006
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 36 cm
Materials: Resin
These sculptures are born from the meticulous processing of the resin. Decorative e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Soapstone Totem Sculptures with Decorative Steel Accent, Made in Brazil
Located in Dallas, TX
Soapstone is skillfully milled into graceful geometric shapes, creating totem sculptures that maintain a purity of form and balance of lines. A sense of movement and intrigue is prov...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone, Steel
Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Mod.06", Brazil 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Halfmoon Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Halfmoon lilac bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H22 x W11cm, 600ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
PLB Lamp by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
PLB lamp by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H8 x D16cm
Materials: Volcanic stone, handblown glass.
El Pedregal is a neighborhood south of Mexico City developed in the 1940s and its...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H 16 x W 19cm, 2 litres.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures i...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gota Decorative Piece by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Gota decorative piece by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x D30cm.
Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay.
It is a decorative piece that mixes black clay from Oaxaca and stone fr...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Handcrafted Hilla 002 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted hilla 002 by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 28 cm
Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece
Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculture domestiche by Imperfettolab
2006
Dimensions: D 56 x W 56 x H 87 cm
Materials: Resin
These sculptures are born from the meticulous processing of the resin. Decorative e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Small Green Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small green bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x W13cm, 1.100ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Halfmoon Green Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Halfmoon green bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H22 x W11cm, 600ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small Lilac Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small lilac bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H13 x W15cm
Materials: High Temperature Ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it was believe...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Matriarch Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Matriarch vessel by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 80 x 11.4 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: hand-sanded (our Classic, smooth, bare finish) Ivor...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Heir Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique heir vessel by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 8.8 x 17 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: hand-sanded (our Classic, smooth, bare finish) Ivo...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
2006
Dimensions: D 67 x W 67 x H 40 cm
Materials: Resin
These sculptures are born from the meticulous processing of the resin. Decorative e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Tres Luces Candleholder by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Tres Luces Candleholder by Onora
Dimensions: W 28 x H 45.7 cm
Materials: Clay, glazed pottery
Hand sculpted clay, covered with a mineral b...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
2006
Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 156 cm
Materials: Resin
These sculptures are born from the meticulous processing of the resin. Decorative ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Aspis Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Aspis shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: Ø 187 x 27 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children E...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Unique Stoneware Glaze Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Stoneware Glaze sculpture by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 12.5 x H 25 cm
Materials: Stoneware Glaze
Non-functional.
Lisa Geue works p...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
VITA Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Vita Vessel by Dust and Form
Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x 23 H cm
Materials: Plaster, finished in a Matte Charcoal glaze both inside and out. This vessel is watertight and functio...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculture Domestiche by Imperfettolab
2006
Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 37 cm
Materials: Resin
These sculptures are born from the meticulous processing of the resin. Decorative e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Aura Reclaimed Wood Sculpture by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Aura 2018 by CEU
L 110.2" - W 29.5"" x H 90.6"
Reclaimed wood sculpture with steel base.
One of a kind.
Shipping is not included. See our shipping policies. Please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
210 Wood Column with Lacquered Interiors by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
210 Wood Column with Lacquered Interiors by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 51 x W 51 x H 210 cm
Materials: Solid wood on multilayer structure, 10mm extra-clear tempered glass shelves, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bloom Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 6)
Dimensions: D 14 x W 24.2 x H 40.7 cm.
Materials: Clay.
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Unir Solid Stone Sculpture
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hathor is the first collaboration between Farrah Sit and TRNK Collection. The collection is inspired by Farrah’s pilgrimages to ancient monolithic structures and her reactions to the...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Pop Art Oversized Wooden Lightbulb
Located in Richmond, VA
Unique pop art oversized wooden lightbulb sculpture. Maple wood. 18" tall and 9" diameter. Hand sculpted art piece, one of a kind. Sits upright, is...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pet Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Pet by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 12).
Dimensions: D 36.9, W 12.7, H 63.5 cm.
Materials: Clay.
"Pet is secretly my favorite piece.
Unlike the other sculptures whose curves transi...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Small Brown Rituals Vase by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Small brown rituals vase by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 17 x W 16 x H 16 cm
Materials: Terracotta, Shino glazes, multiple firings
Non-functional.
By researching ancient and indigen...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Model 04", Brazil 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
White Whale Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
White whale by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 02)
Dimensions: H 35 x W 10 x D 25 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Oval Bud Vase by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Footed oval-shaped vase with applied forms & blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Grandmother Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Grandmother sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 03)
Dimensions: H 41 x W 23 x D 25 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my arc...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H35 x Diameter 40 cm.
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle: to investigate and inter...
Category
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
210.M3 Wood Column with Green Interiors by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
210.M3 Wood column with green Interiors by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 51 x W 51 x H 210 cm
Materials: solid wood on multilayer structure, 10mm extra-clear tempered glass shelves, g...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Triumph Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Triumph sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 07)
Dimensions: W 19 x D 23 x H 43 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectur...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Sculpture by Paolo Orlando, Title: "Confusion"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Sculpture by Paolo Orlando, Title: "Confusion""
Sculpture in metal, resin and acrylic on wooden base signed by the artist Paolo Orlando, title of work: “Confusion ", XXIst century.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Childhood Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Childhood by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 08)
Dimensions: W 10 x D 29 x H 29 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural e...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Thrown Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Thrown by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 16)
Dimensions: W 15 x D 25 x H 52 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural engi...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Lady Godiva Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Lady Godiva Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 09)
Dimensions: W 15 x D 25 x H 45 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my arc...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Reflection Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Reflection by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 10)
Dimensions: W 18 x D 23 x H 50 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Silver Lining Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver lining sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 05)
Dimensions: W 14 x D 33 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Wall Sculpture White Contemporary Geometric Totem Brutalist Wood Organic Plaster
By Las Animas
Located in Seville, ES
Territorio 2.3.74 - VI
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 sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Composition
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