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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Richard Hirsch, Scott Meyer & Virginia Scotchie Crucible Assembly Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artists Richard Hirsch, Scott Meyer and Virginia Scotchie's Crucible Assembly Sculpture was created in 2012. This piece is ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Slate
Bronze Alphabet Sculpture by Sharbek Almajkov
Located in Greensboro, NC
This bronze “leaning alphabet” sculpture is signed by the artist, who was known by his given name but also went by an assumed name; he called himself Sharbek Almajkov. We acquired th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Creamy White Primal Cups with Stands, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's creamy white "Primal Cups with Stands" are raku-fired, hand built and hand sculptured. Hirsch creates ceramic sculptures that ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship!
Description/
Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in select...
Category
2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture by Torsten Johansson, Lacquered Steel and Wooden Base, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Torsten Johansson,
Denmark. 1980s.
Lacquered iron on wooden base.
Dimensions:
H: 99 cm/ 3' 3 1/4''
W: 40,5/ 16''
D: 27 cm/ 10 5/8''
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
21st Century "Sholapur" by M. De Lucchi Polichrome Marbel Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture centerpiece "Sholapur" designed by Arch. Michele De Lucchi.
Size: cm. 55 x 27 x 46 H.
Materials: Bianco Carrara + Verde Alpi + Nero del Belgio + Nero Portoro + Nero ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Creative phantasy sculpture signed by the artist
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
X Large Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship!
Description/
Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selecte...
Category
2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture by Einar Höste, Brass and Acrylic, Contemporary, Sweden, 1980s
By Einar Höste
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Einar Höste,
Sweden. 1980s
Brass and acrylic.
Dimensions:
L: 54 cm/ 21 1/4"
D: 27 cm/ 10 5/8"
Provenance: the artist's own collection.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Unique Dark Tlakatl Sculptural Chair in Volcanic Stone by Mesawa
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Dark Tlakatl Sculptural Chair in Volcanic Stone by Mesawa
Materials: Volcanic stone.
Dimensions: D 62 x W 85 x H 150 cm.
Mesawa is a Mexican design brand created by architect...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Medium Light Beige Glazed Ceramic 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
Set of 3 Bronze Hana Vase and Sculpture by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 bronze Hana vase and sculpture lost wax casting by Elan Atelier
The Set of 3 includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large Hana Vase.
The Hana Br...
Category
2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Plastic White Gray Green Pink or Tree Side Table by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
The rabbit tree is the table to the rabbit chair. It is a small tree on two levels. The higher branch holds a circular top with 70 cm diameter and 75 cm he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Folded Paint by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Paint by Lina Rincon
Dimensions: H 100 x W 100 cm
Materials: Acrylic Paint on Canvas.
Lina Rincon finds inspiration from the characteristics and limitations of materials; "B...
Category
2010s English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
21st Century by Alessandro Gorla Marble Round Centerpiece Sisma White and Black
Located in massa, IT
Marble centerpiece designed by Alessandro Gorla in year 2020.
Available in three different materials Bianco Carrara, Travertino Rosso, Nero Belgio with polished finish.
Size: Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Unique Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique enamel plate by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 40 x H 4 cm
Materials: Enamel.
Large enamel plate, unique piece signed with free calligraphy. It is pla...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Unique Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique enamel plate by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 33 x H 6 cm
Materials: Enamel.
Large enamel plate, unique piece signed with free calligraphy. It is pla...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Large Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship!
Description/
Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selecte...
Category
2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Bronze Uni Vase and Sculpture by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 bronze uni vase and sculpture by Elan Atelier.
Uni vase is made in our atelier by hand utilizing the lost wax casting technique. The vase was insp...
Category
2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exploited woman, contemporary sculpure in cast aluminum, removable parts
Located in Roma, IT
Exploited woman. The exploited figure of a giver, her body embellished with golden ornaments. She, the empath who can endure.
*100% recycled aluminium
*Wanderart metal-cast artworks...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
The ephemeral balancing, contemporary sculpure in cast bronze, green paint
Located in Roma, IT
Balancing 02. The “totem” woman carries all alone the chores and the hard work. While manifesting anger and frustration, she slowly converges into her own identity. Balancing on a si...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sweet Tangle Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Tangle Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Unique
Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 20 cm
Materials: Glazed terracotta, iron rods.
Eguzkiñe Egaña Corta studied advertising and for more than 20 years ha...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Rituals Vase by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Rituals vase by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 19,5 x W 13 x H 13 cm
Materials: Terracotta, Kaolin wash, Shino glazes, multiple firings.
Non-functional.
By researching ancient and i...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
Infinito Soapstone and Nickel Sculpture by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinito Soapstone and Nickel Sculpture by Alva Design
Materials: Soapstone and nickel.
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 45 cm.
One counter stool, one screen, one coffee table, two wall sco...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone, Nickel
Essence S by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Essence S by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: 25x25x25 cm
Materials: Solid Pine, Natural Black Wood oil
Kabuk is an alternative product with sculptural appearance which can be used...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Nokta Accessories II by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nokta accessories II by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: W 22 x H 100 cm
Materials: Natural stone, oak
We have interpreted nature's imperceptible form understanding and brought it t...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Nokta Accessories IV by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nokta Accessories IV by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: W 22 x H 100 cm
Materials: Natural stone, black paint coating on metal
We have interpreted nature's imperceptible form unde...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Loleka-14 Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Loleka-14 sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 45 L x 30 D x 30 H cm
Materials: Brass, marble, leather
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda. All materials employed are from Fr...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Loleka-5 Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Loleka-5 sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 30 L x 30 D x 30 H cm
Materials: Brass, marble, leather
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda. All materials employed are from Fra...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Locus-21 Sculpture by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Locus-21 sculpture by Krzywda
Dimensions: 60L x 30D x 30H cm
Materials: Brass, marble, leather
Individually handmade in France by Krzywda. All materials employed are from France...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
21st Century by A.Natalini Vesuv Marble Centerpiece White Carrara Red Carpazi
Located in massa, IT
"Vesuv" marble centerpiece designed in 1998 by Arch.Adolfo Natalini in White Carrara Red Carpazi.
Size: Diameter cm 20 x height 4
Materials: White Carrara - Rosso Carpazi
Designer: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
No.102 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.98 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 19 cm
Materials: White stoneware, satin cream glaze
Variations of size and colour available
...
Category
2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Dimanche 6, White Vase by Marc Dibeh
By Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimanche 6 - white vase by Marc Dibeh
2018
Materials: Concrete, chromed stainless steel
Dimensions: W 63 x H 35 x D 25 cm
Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh narrates his cultura...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Sensing the Landscape Wall Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Sensing The Landscape wall sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2021
Dimensions: 104 x 44 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in the field of ceramics. Alers makes casts of human body parts and constructs them into new sculptures, vases, reliefs, seating objects and installations. Her work has previously been on display at Collectible Art Fair, Art Zuid, PAN Amsterdam, Big Art, Rademakers Gallery...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Multi Layered Mould by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Multi Layered Mould by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: MDF
Dimensions: 19 x 19 x 7 Cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design stu...
Category
2010s English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Triton Tray by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Triton tray by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Dimensions: W 32.7 x D 13 x H 14 cm
Materials: Aluminum
Platalea studio was born out of a passion for both art and design. We love how both a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Garrym Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrym vase by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19 cm D 12 cm H 41.5 cm.
Materials: Dark Bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Natural Stripes Ziggurat Boxes by Oeuffice
By Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Stripes Ziggurat boxes by Oeuffice
Edition: 12 + 2AP
2012
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 55 cm
Materials: wood box, acrylic, solid stained wood
The Natural Stripes edition is a...
Category
2010s English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Handcrafted Vase 072 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted vase 072 by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 28 x H 34 cm
Materials: Sandstone, porcelain, handcrafted piece.
Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive ...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Handcrafted Vase 075 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Vase 075 by Lovebuch.
Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 28 cm.
Materials: Sandstone, porcelain, handcrafted piece.
Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressiv...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Set of 3 Pendulum Clocks by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Pendulum clocks by Turbina.
Dimensions: D22 x W16 x H5 cm. each.
Materials: Cast Stone, Nickel, Plated Brass
No hours, no minutes, no seconds.
The Clock series inform us o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass, Nickel
My Moon by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
My Moon by Studio Yolk
Unique one of one
Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm
Materials: Bio resin
Each month, the lunar cycle goes from a full moon to a new moon, m...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
My Moon by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
My Moon by STUDIO YOLK
Unique - one of one
Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm
Materials: Bio Resin
Each month, the lunar cycle goes from a full moon to a new moon,...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Janus, 2021, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2021, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 14 x H 48 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
Th...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 17 x H 48 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel ar...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Untitled, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: D 33 x W 43 x H 72 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Old Dionysos, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Old Dionysos, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2017
Dimensions: H 46 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
The s...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Segno Vase I, Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Segno vase I - Giorgio Bonaguro
Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 44 cm
Materials: Travertine, glass.
A collection that was born from the desire to recover marble processing waste: small portions of slabs with different thickness, otherwise unused, now become an elegant and precious base for small objects.
Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and heights, becomes a vase for flowers, a vase for plants...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Generation 05 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 05 by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Unique
Dimensions: W 20.5 x L 20 x H 40 cm
Materials: black stoneware, slip, rope and wooden log
In this series of pieces, called 13 generations, ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Rope
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