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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
French Horn in Resin Sculpture by Arman
By Arman
Located in Montreal, QC
Fractured cast bronze French Horn, encased in resin, by Arman Armand Fernandez. Mounted on original polished bronze base. Signed "Arman." The dimensions are without the base.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
New Screen in Resin and Fiberglass in Gold
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Screen
General information
Dimensions (cm): 327 x 49 x 211
Dimensions (in): 128 x 19.3 x 83.1
Weight (kg): 72
Weight (lbs): 158.7
Materials and Colors
Structure: Resin reinforced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Italian modern abstract organic sculpture in terracotta, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern abstract organic sculpture in terracotta, 1970s
Round base sculpture in glazed and painted terracotta. The subject takes up abstract organic shapes: in fact it recalls...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #1
By Egg Designs
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...
Category
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Drop Art Height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture DROP ART by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Golden Dragon Black Crystal Faberge Objet d'Art
By Fabergé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome art object.
Jet black crystal with raised 24 karat gold gilding and dots.
Engraved on the bottom "No 272 T Faberge" from an edition of 750.
Small blemish at the base, missin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Mid-Century Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique Mid Century bronze and natural stone sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere.
The curved and dynamic shape made of bronze lands on a solid base made of pink natural stone....
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Iloveu by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture ILOVEU by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Interzone Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Interzone" is a commanding brutalist / abstract mixed media sculpture by Dan Schneiger, created circa 2015. This piece, like many of Schneiger's works, features an intricate amalgam...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plaster, Wood, Paint
"Kenzo" Geometric Abstract Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Kenzo" sculpture by Dan Schneiger stands as a refined exploration of cubic and geometric forms, crafted in the year 2021. Composed of wood, foam core, plaster, and resin, and fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint, Foam
Dark Kukkii Sculpture 1 Flower by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Kukkii sculpture 1 flower by Antrei Hartikainen.
Materials: Black stained oak, natural oil waxed walnut.
Dimensions: W 75 / 60 / 40 cm, D 10 cm, H 34 / 42 cm
Also available...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Walnut
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Stretch by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century abstract sculpture Stretch by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy. Measure: 40 cm height.
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
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, ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramica Mani by Ugo La Pietra for Rometti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ceramic hand designed by Ugo La Pietra in 2018 and produced by Rometti ceramiche.
Ceramic hand with ironic and nonconformist tatoo. The history of Ceramiche Rometti begins in the lat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Italian Bronze Cancer Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Italian sculpture of Cancer in Bronze
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Brass Sculptures on Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass sculptures on marble bases.
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Wouter Dam ceramic sculpture Netherlands 2003
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique object Nr 2 designed and made by Wouter Dam in the Netherlands in 2003. A beautiful organic sculpture that looks interesting from every angle. Made of orange glazed porcelain, in excellent condition. Signed WD'03 on the side.
The Dutch ceramist Wouter Dam (1957), together with fellow students such as Babs Haenen, Geert Lap...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative SQUARE TOTEM Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
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. We t...
Category
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative RING TOTEM Sculpture
By Egg Designs
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. We t...
Category
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Flis Sculptural Floor Lamp Brass by Diaphan Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Flis by Diaphan Studio.
Flis is a sculptural floor lamp, a dynamic composition of two floating cubes. Each viewpoint unveils a different silhouette, a playful act between two elemen...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Magnets, Steel
Lattis 4 Chandelier Lighting Brass by Diaphan Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Lattis 4 by Diaphan Studio
Lattis is conceived as a light piece of jewelry for the interior. It’s something personal, emotional, and fills the space with a strong aesthetic and a dy...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel, Magnets
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative HORN TOTEM Sculpture
By Egg Designs
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. We t...
Category
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wiso Sconce / Wall Lighting Brass by Diaphan Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Wiso by Diaphan Studio
Wiso is a wall light that displays the growth patterns of natural crystals in their multiple scales. The outer brass frame encases some polished surfaces that...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel, Magnets
Sculptural Ceramic Ashanti Jar Robert Turner Exhibited
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed stoneware jar with lid by American Ceramist Robert Chapman Turner (1913-2005) entitled "Ashanti". The vessel was made in 1979 and was in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Abstract Sculpture HOLE 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture Hole by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Renzo Buttazzo work with Pietra ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Lattis 11 Chandelier Lighting Brass by Diaphan Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Lattis 11 by Diaphan Studio.
Lattis is a complex composition of simple elemental units. Perceived differently from every angle, the sculpture’s appearance shifts between a clearly r...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel, Magnets
Blue Metal Ski Holder Sculpture, France 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French sculpture constructed with metal and painted a vibrant blue hue. This piece features hollow rectangular blocks at varying heights arranged in artful tiers. It was sour...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
21st Century Abstract Sculpture INASIS 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture INASIS by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity (dated & signed)
Contact us on 1stDibs to a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Unis Pendant Lighting Brass by Diaphan Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Unis by Diaphan Studio.
Unis is the unit cell of the Isos collection. It is inspired by the simplest and most common shape found in crystals and minerals, the cube. The geometry of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel, Magnets
Contemporary Black Forged Steel Sculpture Inspired by H. Bertoia - Two Forms 01
By Louis Jobst
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...
Category
2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Ring by Nicolas Bertoux
Located in Paris, FR
By Nicolas Bertoux
Stainless steel and blue granit base
Measures: 17,70’’ x 09’’ x 13,40’’
Signed and numbered /8
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
RING (THE MONUMENTAL...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Ceramica Mani by Ugo La Pietra for Rometti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ceramic hand designed by Ugo La Pietra in 2018 and produced by Rometti ceramiche.
Ceramic hand with ironic and nonconformist tatoo. The history of Ceramiche Rometti begins in the lat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1979 Arnaldo Pomodoro Tecno Bronzo Dorato Medaglia
Located in Brescia, IT
Arnaldo Pomodoro
Fonderia Johnson, Milano
1979
Medaglia commemorativa per 25 anni di Tecno Milano.
Bronzo Dorato
Esemplare 344/600
Eccellenti condizioni
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Monumental sculpture in double-patinated metal, wooden base. 1980s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Monumental sculpture in double-patinated metal, wooden base.
From the 1980s.
In very good condition with minor signs of use.
Dimensions: H 82.0 cm x W 38.0 cm x D 19.0 cm.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful toy house made of cardboard clad with felt by Claudy Jongstra. Very early work of this amazing designer. One-off piece designed and made specially for an interior design fa...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Felt
Golden Bronze Bowl by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden bronze bowl by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 14 x W 14 x H 8 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 1.5 kg
The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia
Rick Owens is a C...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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. ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ripped Terracotta Table Medium by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ripped Terracotta Table Small by Willem Van Hooff
Handmade
Dimensions: W 35 x H 42 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes)
Mater...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ripped Ceramics Double Table Medium by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ripped Ceramics Double Table Medium by Willem Van Hooff
Handmade
Dimensions: W 40 x H 30 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes)...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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 ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1990s Veiled Glass Art Panel Sculpture Edward Kachurik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Art Glass Sculpture by Edward Kachurik of New Kensington, PA
Master artist creating original handmade veiled glass art.
Signed art
6.5 h x 2 diameter
Original vintage conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ripped Ceramics Table High by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ripped Ceramics Table High by Willem Van Hooff
Handmade
Dimensions: Wide x H 20 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes)
Material...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
21st Century Abstract Sculpture Blandament by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century abstract sculpture BLANDAMENTA by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy. Measure: heigh 80 cm.
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Since 1886 Re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Ripped Ceramics Table Small by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ripped Ceramics Table Small by Willem Van Hooff
Handmade
Dimensions: Wide x H 20 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes)
Materia...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Peter Bramhall Glass Orb sculpture, Dated 1998.
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful hand blown glass Orb sculpture signed and dated by PETER BRAMHALL 1998.
The Orb has internal glass threads in beautiful shades of Magenta and Green.
Please see All our othe...
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
"Small Linea" Contemporary Geometric Sculpture, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Hand-sculpted plaster on fragments of metal, shaped and assembled in line with a secret sense of order. Sensuality expressed in its patina – a blend of rough and velvety texture. Sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Monk Skull – Porcelain Sculpture by Andréason & Leibel, Swedish Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A shiny white porcelain figurine/sculpture titled the Monk is a human skull redefined as a simplistic industrial form with in-glazed imagery of an old engraving placed as hair, a sur...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
California Design Door Sculpture or Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fun California coast modern art door.
Found in the Laguna Beach area.
Studio made.
Each piece hand made and crafted to fit around each other and juxtaposed to form a cohesive unit ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Stoneware KHO Totem Sculpture
Located in Çayyolu, TR
Each of the KHO stones symbolizes the current periods of our lives. The gaps on it are defined as breathing spaces. These forms, which can also be called soul stones...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ripped Terracotta Table Small by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ripped Terracotta Table Small by Willem Van Hooff
Handmade
Dimensions: Wide x H 25 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes)
Mater...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
High Ripped Table by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
High Ripped Table by Willem Van Hooff
Handmade
Dimensions: W 35 x H 63 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes)
Materials: Earthe...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Monumental Arturo Di Modica Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture (1941-2021)
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Monumental White Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture by Arturo Di Modica. The Italian American Sculptor for the Charging Bull Bronze (1987-1989) at the New York Stock Exchange NYC. T...
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
35"x35" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #701
By Kue King
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 35" X 35".
Kue King created this diamond wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ag...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Wire
Ripped Wood Lounge Chair by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ripped Wood Lounge Chair by Willem Van Hooff
Handmade
Dimensions: W 50 to 56 x H 70 to 80 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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