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The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
1990s Polished Modern Abstract Sculpture in Hand Carved Black Belgian Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s polished modern abstract sculpture with square base in hand carved black Belgian marble.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble

"Gemini Bi", Ceramic Sculpture, Stoneware / Mixed Media
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Gemini Bi", part of the "You Could Be So Much More" series. Ceramic sculptures in stoneware, oil, glitter, enamel, and acrylic. Measures 31" x 12" x 9" approx. 2021. BIO: Stef Duff...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Stoneware, Gesso, Paint, Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

“Traza #1 Matter Materica 1986” by Ignacio Hornillos, Spain, 2024
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture designed by artist Ignacio Hornillos and made of pink marble with metallic appliqué. BIO: Ignacio Hornillos Cárdenas is a PhD architect born in Madrid in 1985, with a Mas...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Steel

Vintage Glass VeArt Venice Lattimo by Bruno Gambone, 1975
Located in Biella, IT
Veart Venice lattimo glass disc with metal base / stand design Bruno Gambone years ’75 limited edit of 34/199 rare perfect condition A The measures signed are with the metal pedes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Pocket-Landscape "Boschetto" Landscape Sculpture in Black Iron by Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Boschetto is a sculpture, part of the "Pocket-Landscape" collection designed by Aldo Cibic: a circular garden that welcomes and connects five plants of different species creating a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, in Violet and Gold by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Gold and Red by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

“Revolve” No.S6 Blue Contemporary Handmade Scagliola Stucco Sculpture 'no.01/05'
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S6 in Blue (no. 01/05) This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP The five sculptures are made in five different col...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Contemporary Design 'Artificial Nature' Christal, Vase by Andredottir & Bobek
Located in copenhagen, DK
One of a kind - Contemporary Design Christal - Vase by Andredottir & Bobek Artificial Nature is a collaboration between the artist and design duo Josephine Andredottir and Emilie Bo...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Foam

Magazine Rack Sculpture Contemporary Organic Solid Wood Gold
Located in Seville, ES
MAA, SCULPTURE MAGAZINE - HOLDER Hand made in red pine solid wood (from sustainably managed national forests). Carefully selected, hand cut, planed, carved and assembled in our workshop. Gold leaf hand finished using traditional methods. The acid and varnishes used to fix gold to the wooden structure act on this living material, giving it a unique patina. The result is an sculptural organic work of art, of monumental and brutalism semblance, apparent simplicity and decadent elegance. The processes involved in the creation of this piece are completely hand crafted. Each piece is numbered out of a 20 units limited edition. We developed this magazine holder to celebrate the first anniversary...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Pocket-Landscape "Colline" Landscape Sculpture in Black Iron by Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
"Colline" is a table or sculpture, part of the "Pocket-Landscape" collection designed by Aldo Cibic: a scenery with two hills and a tree. “I have always been attracted to nature tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Pocket-Landscape "Spirale" Landscape Sculpture in Black Iron by Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Spirale is a sculpture, part of the "Pocket-Landscape" collection designed by Aldo Cibic: a slide, a twisted drainpipe, a downhill path contaminated by nature. “I have always been ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Modern Red Coral Flower Vase or Decorative Object By Andrea Branzi
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
A vase that incorporates the structure and shape of a coral firmly anchored to its base, where you can put flowers but also let the object live as a sculpture. Andrea Branzi overturn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Plastic

Contemporary Floor Lamp by Atelier Thomas Serruys, Belgium, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Floor lamp by Thomas Serruys, a striking contemporary design that combines raw industrial elements with organic textures. The lamp features a tall, scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Pepper Vase Set of 3 in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Pepper vase set of 3 in cast bronze from Elan Atelier The Set of 3 includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large Pepper Vase The Pepper vases are cast in solid bronze using the lost ...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Detailed Flower Purple Acrylic Biomaterial Sculptural Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sculpture with details inside. Made from biomaterials.
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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic

Transparent Clear Sculpture in Resin Cube
Located in Long Island City, NY
Green, red and clear biomaterial sculpture submerged in resin cube.
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Resin and Marble Sculpture by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The sculptural group “Abstract Isometry” has been gravitating around the theme of fragmentation, slicing of the Earth and plasticity. In the contemporary context, channeled almost ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Modern Daniele Papuli for Dilmos Unique Sculpture Vase Handmade Paper Colorful
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the collection of 9 unique sculptures named Babeli by Daniele Papuli for Dilmos Milano. Created during the coronavirus pandemic, this collection was born from the locked-down...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Paper

Brooch Magnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One of the kind magnet brooch in cooper and gold leaf recovered by a piece of murano glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Copper

“Revolve” No.S1 Blue – Contemporary 21st-Century Stucco Sculpture 'no. 01/05'
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S1 in Blue (no. 01/05) This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them all truly one of a kind. You can buy this unique piece or request your favorite color under customization. The piece is made from plaster, fish glue, and pigments. It's waxed and weighs 8.5kg (19 lb). About Revolve: The starting point of this project is rooted in Flensted Mouritzen's interest in old stucco materials and moulding techniques. It has grown into a fascination with the two-dimensional line of the running mould technique being transformed through a specifically created turning machine...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Cast Stone

“Revolve” No.S5 (made to order) – Contemporary 21st-Century Sculpture
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S5. This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP. The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them ...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Cast Stone

“Revolve” No. S7 Green, Contemporary Handmade Scagliola Sculpture 'no. 01/05'
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve”, No. S7 in Green (no. 01/05) This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them all truly one of a kind. You can buy this unique piece or request your favorite color under customization. The piece is made from plaster, fish glue, and pigments. It's waxed and weighs 3kg (6.6 lb). About revolve: The starting point of this project is rooted in Flensted Mouritzen's interest in old stucco materials and moulding techniques. It has grown into a fascination with the two-dimensional line of the running mould technique being transformed through a specifically created turning machine...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Glass object. Marble Beydik, Hand Blown Object, African Ceramic Inspiration.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hand blown glass object. Burnt amber glass powder applied to amber glass, while hot. Polished marble glass attached to the burnt powdered glass also while ...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Guylaine Guy '1929' " Faux Et Usage De Faux ", Metal Assembly
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guylaine Guy (1929) "Faux Et Usage De Faux ". Metal Assembly. Height 154 Cm. Guylaine Guy, whose real name is Guylaine Chailler, is a Quebec singer and...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Sculptural Vases by Elica Studio Porcelain 24K Gold Handmade Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Elica Studio, Phylocallos Vanitas, 2022 porcelain, glaze, gold 24K, fired at 1260°C and third firing at 800°C. Measures: 21 x 11 x 31cm Elisabetta Bovina (b. Italy, 1961) and Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Gold

Guylaine Guy '1929', Metal Assembly and Wood, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guylaine Guy (1929) metal assembly and wood, height 124 Cm. Guylaine Guy, whose real name is Guylaine Chailler, is a Quebec singer and painter / sculpt...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Guylaine Guy "Procession", Assembly of Metals
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guylaine Guy (1929) "Procession". Assembly of metals. Measures: Height 33 cm, width 86 cm. Guylaine Guy, whose real name is Guylaine Chailler, is a Que...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Stunning Signed Lockdown 2020 Large Artist Sculpture Very Rare Collectable Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely one of a kind “Lockdown 2020” brass artists sculpture Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Set of Three Coffee Table in Bronze River 1/2/3 Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of three coffee table in bronze lost-wax casting. Designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Biography Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Silver and Iron Sautoir Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver and iron sautoir necklace.
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Late 20th Century European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron, Silver

Michael Gitter Copper 3/8" Interlocking Hearts Sculpture Clear Resin Emoji Faces
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Gitter Copper 3/8" Interlocking Hearts Sculpture Clear Resin Emoji Faces Offered for sale is a 3/8" solid copper and clear resin emoji faces interlocking hearts sculpture de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Copper

Coffee Baby by Roland Guillemin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table wood, glass top window case with abstract sculpture Roland Guillemin alias Zimmer, Erpoinger, Geher (1929 -2017).    
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Late 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Caverna Contemporary Sculpture, by Eduard Locota resin Acrylic Glass & Marble
Located in Timisoara, RO
The sculptural group “Abstract Isometry” has been gravitating around the theme of fragmentation, slicing of the Earth and plasticity. In the contemporary context, channeled almost exclusively on our natural resources, once abundant natural resources such as fossil fuel, water and even clean oxygen, become rare commodities. In the current context focused on excessive and unsustainable consumerism, the 21st century welcomes us with a Darwinian transformation for both men and nature. Evolution which leads to the development of a synthetic man living in a synthetic nature. Heavy topics as regeneration and sustainable environment are thrown into the arms of the future generations, that have not been born yet. Thus, the artist’s creations highlight the synthesis through alternative materials used, such as: synthetic marble (resin and marble dust), synthetic resin (Plexiglass), synthetic cement (Jesmonite), charcoal, wood, and so on. His works have a powerful conceptual plasticity but also physical plasticity, a concept that can be interpreted as modern works of the 21st century. Unique Because the artwork is entirely handcrafted and made to order; build process takes approximately 3-4 weeks for each artwork. Every artwork is hand-sculpted, molded and finished by hand by the artist himself. Because of this special build process, there will be small differences between every edition, thus unique, unique in the world. In addition to the artists signature on the piece of art, you will receive a “Certificate of Authenticity” signed and dated by Eduard Locota himself. Sculptural design piece, that will last for hundreds if not thousands of years. Memorable We here present you a contrasting composition with a memorable design. This extremely clean and Minimalist artwork produce the strong recognizable style of Eduard Locota that will lights up the space it will be placed in, as well as lift the eyebrows of the audience. Ultra limited edition of 19 pieces + 2AP. Acrylic glass and cultured marble...
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2010s Balkan Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Guylaine Guy '1929', Metal Assembly, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guylaine Guy (1929) metal assembly. Measure: Height 117 cm. Guylaine Guy, whose real name is Guylaine Chailler, is a Quebec singer and painter / sculpt...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Mark Nantz Ebony Vase Titled "The Black Hole"
By Mark Nantz
Located in Stamford, CT
An ebony vase / sculpture made by Mark Nantz. Titled "The Black Hole," signed and dated on underside.
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1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ebony

Bronze Uni Vase and Sculpture in Large Size by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Uni vase and sculpture in large size by Elan Atelier Uni vase is made in our atelier by hand utilizing the lost wax casting technique. The vase was ...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Les Provençaux by Oikos Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Provençaux by Oikos Estudio Handmade Dimensions: D 15 x W 8 x H 50 cm (Dimensions may vary). Materials: High-fired stoneware, rope. Each piece is unique and might show slight va...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Concrete sculpture "Hyper H2O Optimus" by Oriol Texidor signed and numbered
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Oriol Texidor Martínez Barcelona, September 30th, 1974 Architect by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. He forms as an artist in a self-taught manner, through a four-year jour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Metal

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Unexpected Outcomes' by Jess Nguyen
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Unexpected Outcomes’ captures the essence of life’s unpredictability, serving as a reminder that while we may try to control our paths, life often surprises us with unexpected twist...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Black & Gold Bronze Folio Flower Stand/Sculpture by Elan Atelier (In Stock)
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the NY showroom of Elan Atelier and ready to ship! Bronze sculpture produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in select...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Wendy Hendelman Tiger's Eye Head Sculpture, 2015
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Tiger's Eye Head Sculpture on marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive and the ancient. The small scale and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Seed #3' by Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
The "Seed Series" by Alexander Yoshikawa explores the growth of ideas, especially those that begin as small, potentially destructive thoughts and spiral outward, impacting everything...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Copper

Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 'Seed #2' by Alexander Yoshikawa
Located in Oakland, CA
The "Seed Series" by Alexander Yoshikawa explores the growth of ideas, especially those that begin as small, potentially destructive thoughts and spiral outward, impacting everything...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Copper

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture Group #3, 2016
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Crucible Sculpture Group #3 was assembled in 2016. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood and soda fired with Baskin crusty...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Blown Glass Ladle Sculpture #3, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Altar Bowl with Blown Glass Ladle Sculpture #3 was assembled in 2020. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, gold enamel paint, black and white glazes with hot blown glass. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Scott Meyer said; "As Hirsch's work progressed over the years, it would be a mistake to portray these advances as chronological. In fact, items found provocative would be added to the roster of possibility. The vessel might change in character with the deep interior space of a mortar becoming the shallow concavity of a Japanese, stone Tsubi basin or natural geode form. The corresponding implement might change from bulbous pestle to delicate ladle, alluding to the ceremonial cleansing for participants in the Tea Ceremony. In this sense, the proximity of these objects to their implied ceremonial use was similar to that which traditional Raku bowls...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #5, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #5 was assembled in 2020. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, gold enamel paint, black and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #14, 2010
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #14 was assembled in 2010. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, lowf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #17, 2011
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #17 was made in 2011. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood fire...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture, 2000
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture was assembled in 2000. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, red and yellow low fired glazes w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture #46 was assembled in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, woodfired black slip, low-fired bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #32 with Blown Glass, 2016
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic crucible sculpture #32 was assembled in 2016. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, anagama wood fired with raku rust pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture with Blown Glass Pestle, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic Crucible Sculpture was assembled in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with green glaze, bronze glaze, red glaze,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #24, 2011
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #24 was made in 2011. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, soda fired with bronze glaze, raku rust an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #50, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #50 was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with bronz...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #51, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #51 was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with bronze glaze, red glaze, enamel paint,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Black Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #7, 2009
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Black Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #7 was created in 2009. It's wheel thrown, hand built with black glaze and raku patinas. In the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch and Ken Baskin Ladle Presentation Sculpture, 2011
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artists Richard Hirsch and Ken Baskin Ladle Presentation Sculpture was created in 2011. This piece is made of soda fired stoneware, saggar fired brick and steel. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer, Ken Baskin said; "Working collaboratively is based upon a spirit of dedication and generosity, excellent communication, similar levels of ability and an alignment of passion and vision. Most importantly, the group must have mutual trust and respect. Without question, we all hold each other in the highest esteem. I have the utmost respect for everyone involved in The Crucible Project." This sculpture is signed by both artists and ships directly from the Crucible Show inventory located in Montevello, Al. (Literature: "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Outside In, Collaboration" pgs. 106 - 121 / "Ladle Presentation" pictured on pg. 119) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio: In the field of contemporary ceramic, Rick Hirsch has earned an international reputation. He has achieved this recognition by engaging in numerous diversified professional activities. Through efforts in university teaching, exhibits, writing, lecturing and researching he has risen to worldwide prominence. In 1975, Hirsch co-authored a book entitled Raku, published by Watson-Guptill. This was the first comprehensive text to address the new innovations developing in the west that were transforming traditional Japanese Raku. Also, in the same year, Hirsch became a founding faculty member of The Program in Artistry at Boston University. Currently, Hirsch is a Professor Emeritus at The School for American Crafts which is a part of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. His university teaching career now spans well over four decades. Repeatedly, Hirsch has participated in several milestone exhibitions and publications. Significant shows include; The Evolution of American Art in Craft Media Since 1945; Echoes: Historical References in Contemporary Ceramics; American Ceramics Now; Raku: Origins, Impact and Contemporary Expression; and Convergences: The Presence of the Past in Contemporary American Ceramics. Frequently his work appears in book and magazine publications, such as; Overseas Contemporary Ceramic Art Classics by Baiming, China; Raku Investigations into Fire by David Jones, England; The History of American Ceramics from 1607 to the Present by Elaine Levin, New York; World Contemporary Ceramics by Baiming, China; and Firing, Philosophies within Contemporary Ceramic Practice by David Jones, England. Several museums have included his work for their permanent collections. These include; The Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; The Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC; The High Museum of Art, Atlanta; The Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri; The Taipei County Yinko Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; and the George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto, Canada. In 1984, Hirsch was elected as a permanent member of The International Ceramics Academy, a worldwide organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. A recipient of a William J. Fulbright Research Scholar Award in 2002, Hirsch has also received several Individual Artists Grants. Most recently he was honored by The Rochester Institute of Technology, with the Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholarship Award. Recently Hirsch collaborated with Dr. Scott Meyer on his biography, the book is entitled With Fire: Richard Hirsch and is published by The Cary Graphic Arts Press at RIT, ISBN-13: 978-1-933360-97-3. Amid the ever-shifting sands of change and new trends that is prevalent in contemporary ceramics, Richard Hirsch has maintained his steadfast personal aesthetic and continues to make a significant contribution to his field. Ken Baskin Brief Bio: Kenneth Baskin received his BFA from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and earned his MFA from University of South Carolina. Presently he holds the position of Associate Professor of Art/Ceramics at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In 2007 Baskin was honored as one of the recipients of one of the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Emerging Artist Awards. Recently he was honored by being selected for a solo exhibition of his ceramic sculptures at the Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; in conjunction with this exhibition he was also invited as a visiting artist, workshop instructor and lecturer at: Tainan National University of the Arts in Tainan, Taiwan and National Taiwan University of the Arts in Taipei. Baskin’s work has also been included in numerous group and solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Baskin’s creative research was the topic for an essay titled “20th Century...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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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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