Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.

to
142
1,519
653
210
1
3
649
1,729
6
112
404
2
2
2
10
56
137
87
70
2,382
2,150
185
153
67
41
35
26
20
14
11
11
10
3
1
1
1
814
605
432
402
316
1,169
885
1,353
701
532
476
208
Height
to
Width
to
2,382
1,355
1,679
67
54
25
24
24
Style: Modern
Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver jewelry suite with bold design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a choker style necklace showcasing six large ge...
Category

1970s Peruvian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wendy Hendelman Black Alabaster Head Sculpture, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Black Alabaster Head Sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

Vintage Cubist Variegated Marble Intertwined Figures Sculpture Or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage marble cubist sculpture is of intertwined faceless figures. The marble is variegated with a few pops of a light yellow variant against the white and gray. From ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Torch Cut Steel Leopard Sculpture by James Bearden, Orange and Black Enamel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Table Top torch cut steel sculpture by James Bearden. This is the only Leopard sculpture he has done. Condition is excellent with any imperfections as intended by the artist. Acquire...
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Michel Anasse metal abstract brutalist sculpture.Les Bides
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and large metal sculpture by the well known artist Michel Anasse. This is one of the musician series, This is one looks like the bass p...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Elephant Ear Selenite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Unusually large selenite cluster with rosette formations of crytsal clusters of gypsum or barite which contains sand grains with 'petals' or flattened crystal clusters formations in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Black Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina. Each bronze is hand crafted in France and is signed. Can be used as vas...
Category

2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Bamboo and Brass Sculpture
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique abstract sculpture is made of granite, bamboo and bronze. Three bamboo sticks are held together by a rough bronze shape, the whole is fixed in a granite base. This orie...
Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Austin Productions Modernist Style Family Pottery Sculpture, 1979
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist sculpture of Man, Woman and Child by Austin Productions, 1979.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Colorful Murano Glass Vase Venice 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Colorful Murano glass vase by Romano Donà Venice 1980s. This artistic rare vase stands out for its energetic colors, that were obtained usi...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture, Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Modern Steel Sculpture "Lunar Eclipse" by Charlie Eckhardt
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing a captivating sculpture “Lunar Eclipse” by renowned Oklahoma artist Charlie Eckhardt, a true masterpiece that captures the essence of imag...
Category

1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Curved and Taped Dark Blue
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Curved and taped is a collection of sculptural forms that push the boundaries of architecture, art and design. The project is the result of an expressive gesture that moves away from...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Collage hand painted coffee Table White
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Insomnia is a load that many creative minds have to bear. And Joost is one of them. During his many sleepless nights. Joost found himself scribbling small drawings for many hours. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modernist Dan Bedik Sculpture "Musical Embrace" in Green Marble with Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and sophisticated modernist sculpture was realized by the esteemed artist Dan Bedik in the United States circa 1990. Entitled "Musical Embrace",...
Category

1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Collage 2.0_7 Floor lamp
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In this collection of unique pieces Joost Van Bleiswijk combines found objects, old machine parts, and leftovers materials from the workshop, with handcraf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Modernist Abstract Geometric Exotic Marble Sculpture, "Triangles", by Dan Bedik
Located in New York, NY
Full of verve and élan, this stunning and impactful abstract sculpture, entitled "Triangles" was realized by the esteemed American artist Dan Bedik in the Un...
Category

1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Luxury Vase #22 "B+". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy. 2020.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

I am Bat-Mang Sculpture Glass Vs, Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass wor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

All Tip 'N' No Iceberg Sculpture Glass Vs, Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass wor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Luxury Vase 4 "#BLM Black Lives Matter". Porcelain. Handmade Handcrafted Design.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Acrylic

Three Blue Artglass Objects Solboll/Sunball by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Signed TS
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three blue artglass objects solboll/sunball by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala. Signed TS. Spherical blue objects from the Space age with glass threads inside. Mean...
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Miguel Berrocal "La Mini Maria" Puzzle Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (Spanish, 1933-2006) "La Mini Maria" Nickel-Plated Metal Puzzle Sculpture, signed and struck with edition 4231 to underside, in original box marked "made in ver...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hawaiian Artist Signed Hand Carved Wood Turned Vessel Garniture Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and unusually shaped wood-turned vessel/ sculpture. Signed by the artists with pressed signature and noted: "magnolia wood. carved in Hawaii". From a collection of wood...
Category

20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1980s Heavy Bronze Wall Sculpture L'Chaim
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Heavy Bronze Wall Art Sculpture abstract L'Chaim La Chaim Made in solid bronze Unmarked. 9 x 14 w x .75 Preowned original unrestored vintage condition No hardware is included....
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary American Shaped Silver Metal City Skyline Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American cityscape / skyline sculpture made from shaped and etched silver metal alloy with mesh exteriors, featuring two central skyscrapers flanked on either side with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Used Bandaid Sculpture Glass Vs. Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass wor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Shark Bite Sculpture Glass vs. Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass wor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Italy 1980 Abstract Multiple Bronze Cheese Shape Forma Formaggio
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging bronze sculpture on black wooden base, well represents a cheese shape, but the artist jokes with the shape and the words to obtein a conceptual sense of it. The artist ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

See-Tendon Sculpture Glass vs, Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass wor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture, Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of White marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glasses tubes for ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Fragile Structure#4 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture 3 - Tree Bark Series
Located in London, GB
“From Tree Bark To Sculpture”, a collection of hand-crafted contemporary sculptures, based on original bark forms handpicked for their sculptural features, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin

Bjorn Ekergren Artist Signed Cast Art Glass Face on Stand Vintage Midcentury
By Bjorn Ekegren, Kosta Boda
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This stunning Kosta Boda glass style face sculpture is a beautiful addition to any home. The sculpture is made of high-quality glass and features a unique orange and blue design. The...
Category

20th Century Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Capperidicasa Contemporary Italian Marble Wood Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of yellow marble Siena, green Alpi marble and solid wood with including two glasses tubes f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Contemporary 'Three Eyes' Sculpture Amber Glass, Brass 24kt Gold by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). This sculpture is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Brass

Capperidicasa Italian Ceramic Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
iTotem scultura portacandele e portafiori, con elementi in ceramica e sfera di legno ad incastro e componibili a piacere, provvisti di provette di vetro per fiori freschi. Smalto del...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Ceramic

Italian Handblown Glass Cube, Cone, Sphere and Cylinders Encasing Bubbles
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A colorful tabletop sculpture group consisting of a cube, cone, sphere and two cylinders each encasing a perfect air bubble. The jewel-tone colors are amethyst, sapphire blue, rose, emerald and...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Lafaiette S Wall Light Sconce Lamp Abstract Sculptures Brass Radar
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Since the origin of Radar Interiors the founder, designer Bastien Taillard, has chosen to work on essential lines and a meticulous re-visitation of shap...
Category

2010s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Modern Carved Marble Abstract-Biomorphic Sculpture Signed, I, Vallea '98
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Carved Marble Abstract-Biomorphic Sculpture Signed, I. Vallea '98 USA, signed & dated I. Vallea '98 A good size well executed work, in earth tone marble, of horizontal oval ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Fragile Structure#18 Norihiko Terayama Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Green and blue are available. Red is sold. This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created the...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Claude Conover Vase with Liner Titled Cerros
Located in Stamford, CT
A stoneware horizontal Ovid form / square when looking from above with smooth incised lines applied to two corners.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

2 Pc. Assemblage #1 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic floating bowl with green glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue Lacquered Modern Freeform Abstract Wave Round Statue Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage modern, abstract freeform round statue. This has been newly lacquered in a vibrant blue, black base. Dimensions: 23 H x 19 W x 8 D.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer

Abstract Black Metal Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Abstract Black Metal Sculpture
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Murano Art Glass Swirl Infinity Knot of Love Blue and Yellow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Murano Art Glass swirl 8" infinity knot of love blue and yellow. circa Late 20th - Early 21st Century. Measurements: 7.5" height x 8" diameter.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Lubos Metelak for Moser, Czech art glass artist. Unique glass sculpture.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lubos Metelak for Moser, Czech art glass artist. Unique glass sculpture designed in clear and frosted glass, with a purple front. Abstract design featuring circles. Signed and dated...
Category

1970s Czech Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Snail Pedestal Sculpture Beige Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Snail decorative Pedestal, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Snail is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Bonsai "Purple Thoughts", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Purple Thoughts bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Japanese trees and their flowering. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Ghidini 1961 Tornado Sculptural Vase in Bronze by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Spiral of brass, a dizzying vortex of reflected light. A thousand liquid rings rise from a hypothetical sea, expand and crown themselves with fragrant flowers. It’s a highly evocativ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carrara Marble Sculpture by Jan Keustermans
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This abstract sculpture in Carrara marble was sculpted ‘en taille directe’ by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans. The triangular composition creates a dynamic effect. The sculpture is signed and dated, Jake 04. It is a unique piece. It is the first time that Jan Keustermans and his family offer a selection of sculptures, directly from the artist’s atelier. Jan Alfons Keustermans (°1940) is a Belgian sculptor, medalist and draftsman. He studied at the National Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp and until 2000 he was director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts in Turnhout. He has won several art prizes for sculpture and participated in group exhibitions in Belgium and abroad. He has created more than 850 works. In 1994, he won the Ministry of Finance’s competition for a portrait of King Albert II on the Belgian currency. In 1997 he designed a similar version for the euro coin. Keustermans’ work evolved from figurative to completely abstract. He describes the abstract works as ‘memorial...
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Fragile Structure #16 Norihiko Terayama Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Morden Sculpture In Wood And Metal by Børge 2013
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Morden Sculpture of Wood And Metal by Danish Artist "Børge", dated 2013
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cascade Design Grey Peking Glass Disc on Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Cascade design disc on stand. Grey Peking glass hand carved brass base hand made Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Geometric Sculpture by Ken Bentley
Located in Dallas, TX
Green geometric sculpture by Ken Bentley. Ken Bentley San Antonio architect and sculptor, Bentley is a University of Texas at Austin graduate a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Abstract Sculpture in Marble, in the Style of Eduardo Chillida, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Abstract marble sculpture, in the style of Eduardo Chillida, renowned sculptor from San Sebastian. It consists of a marble base, measures Width 39cm x Depth 20cm x Height 12cm. And...
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Acrylic Lucite Sculpture on Glass Base, 2001
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary lucite acrylic sculpture on round glass base. Signed by artist, 2001.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Mid 20th Century Valsuani Bronze Sculpture of a Martiniquaise after Paul Gauguin
By Paul Gauguin, Valsuani Foundry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine bronze of the 'Martiniquaise' or 'Woman of Martinique' sculpture after Paul Gauguin. This bronze was modeled after the 'Woman of Martinique' or 'Femme de la Martinique' ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Four Totems, designer Alessandro Mendini, Superego Production
Located in Busnago, IT
Four beautiful Totems, very rare and uniquely designed. Superego production, Designer Alessandro Mendini. Edition of 10 copies, all four stamped, signed and individually numbered. Ea...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large 4 Pc. Assemblage Sculpture #4 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Assemblage sculpture with 3 organic forms balancing atop of a conical base. Black clay dripping with turquoise colored glaze. Artist - signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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.

Recently Viewed

View All