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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Filippo Chiss, Sculpture “per Un Pilota Di F1”
Located in PAU, FR
Filippo Chiss Sculpture “Per un pilota di F1” Assembled and welded sheet metal racing car parts. Circa 1975 Exhibited in 1982 in Turin at the exhibition «L'auto nell'Arte» at the Tea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Green and Purple Glossy Sculpture Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sculptural resin vase in shades of green with touches of purple.
Category
2010s North American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic
F.4 Sculpture by Natalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Capturing the unique post-modernist style of Nathalie du Pasquier, this sculpture is defined by bold geometric elements in different colors stacked in an abstract shape. Turned on a lathe and finished with a matte glaze, the black lower section features a round base with two truncated cones connected at the base, while the white top has a truncated cone with a round top with a rectangular finial. Synonymous with quality and design creativity, this superb sculpture makes...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kinzo Hand Cast Decorative Sculpture by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Kinzo hand cast decorative sculpture by Madheke.
Dimensions: W 14.2 x D 7.5 x H 27.5 cm.
Materials: Metal.
KINZO’s eye-catching curves and structure are crafted in a shined cast...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Polished Aluminum, Resin Interlocking Hearts Sculpture by Michael Gitter
Located in Miami, FL
Polished Aluminum, Resin Interlocking Hearts Sculpture by Michael Gitter
Offered for sale is a polished aluminum and epoxy resin interlocking hearts sculpture from the artist Michae...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Colette Souter-Emery: "Relief N°1", patinated metal bas-relief, 1971
By Colette Sauter-Emery
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Colette Sauter-Emery : "Relief n°1 "
Abstract composition made of assembled nails on a patinated metallic board
Monogrammed '"CS" on the front lower right of the sculpture
Sticker ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Maitland Smith Tessellated Oval Egg Form Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone and brass oval egg form sculpture. The bottom has a flat spot so it stands upright on its own.
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
iTotem Capperidicasa Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase
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
21st Century Abstract Sculpture ALTERIUS 60 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture ALTERIUS by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy (23,62'')
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Contact us on 1stDibs to acqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Travertine
Salvador Dali Leda Low Table, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda low table designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
Legs are in a cast varnish brass.
Tabletop in brushed and varnished brass.
Carrara marble egg on top.
Measures: 51 x 190 x 61 H.cm
During the ‘thirties in Paris, Salvador Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends involved in the application of art to varied disciplines, above and beyond the study of pure pictorial art. Jean-Michel Frank, a furniture maker and decorator of recognized prestige in the Paris of those years, was on very good terms with Dalí and together they worked on several ideas. The Bracelli lamp which we present here is a Classic design after Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working, adopted by Dalí for his house at Portlligat. Amongst Dalí ’s specific furnishing projects, and constituting another for his curriculum vitae as a designer, may be counted the garden furnishings...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
21st Century Abstract Sculpture AMPLEXUS 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture Amplexus by Renzo Buttazzo from Italy
Sculpture in Lecce Stone
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity (dated / numbered / signed)
Contact us on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Nico Lamp, Sculptural Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nico is a hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights. The handmade ceramic globes and th...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hyperreal blue glass water bag trio sculpture installation
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW RELEASE! "Blue Series" - Hyperreal blue glass water bag trio sculpture installation, solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Bag Dimensions (approx):
Left: 11.75 x 7 x 4.5...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Abstract Oblong "Arrokoth" Sculpture in Solid Alabaster by Mark Leblanc, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Hand-sculpted in pure, solid alabaster this fascinating sculpture is absolutely arresting from every angel. Sculpted by Mark Leblanc, an accomplished designer and craftsmen renowned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Contemporary Gilded Metal Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary gilded metal sculpture, 20th Century.
Modern sculpture in gilded metal, contemporary work from the 20th century.
h: 108cm , w: 35cm, d: 35cm
Category
20th Century European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Capperidicasa Contemporary iTotem Italian Marble and Wood Sculpture Flower Vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of green Alpi marble, yellow Siena marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases fo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
ClassiCon Folding Screen in White by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The high-tech look that arose in the 1980s and which is still potentially current had an ingenious predecessor. Over half a century ago, Eileen Gray anticipated the cool industrial a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Pablo Picasso Head Cleopatra Murano Glass Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Cleopatra, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the famous master glassmaker Badioli. Single work of rare beauty, full of shades of colo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1980s Mathias Goeritz Abstract Cross in Copper
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Mathias Goeritz Sculptural Cross Copper
stamped Mathias Goeritz. No COA is available.
6.25 H x 4 W x 2.5 D
Original vintage preowned unrestored condition.
Refer to all images.
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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 Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary sculpture, 20th century.
Design sculpture, modern art, stone base and sculpture in composite material, 20th century.
h: 55cm , w: 46cm, d: 18cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Composition
Large Blue Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
NEW RELEASE! Blue Series - Hyperreal small blue water bag glass sculpture, solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez.
Size: 14.75 x 7.5 x 4.75 inches
Dylan Martinez's hyperreal scu...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Brazilian Modern Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base #2/6 Signed Almeida Jr 1986
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist bronze sculpture on black granite base by Brazilian sculpture Almeida Jr. Signed, dated and numbered on bronze.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
"Pomme bouche" : Painated bronze sculpture, end of XXth century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Pomme bouche" : Good quality patinated massive bronze sculpture showing an apple with lips on the front of it
Bears an illegible signature underneath
Note that the stem of the a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table Unique Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 5 - Coffee
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
This coffee table is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Hand-Carved Black Walnut Gem and Crystal Stand
Located in Columbus, OH
This hand-carved piece is the perfect addition to any home. The carved organic lines complement the natural walnut grain brought forth by oil that penetrates within the wood. This is...
Category
2010s North American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Abstract Sculpture ETA 80 cm height by Renzo Buttazzo
Located in Paris, FR
21st century abstract sculpture ETA 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
Contemporary Metal Sculpture Artist Signed, 2008
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Metal sculpture on black metal base signed by unknown artist and dated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Marble Sculpture, Statue, Signed, Dated 1983
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture / Statue, Signed and Dated, 1983
A Large and Impressive Unique abstract marble sculpture indistinctively signed and dated 1983.
Marble
...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Edition Artcurial Omaggio a Picasso, Gilt Bronze 637/3000
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Edition Artcurial Omaggio a Picasso, Gilt Bronze 637/3000
Offered for sale is a rare gilt bronze and metal sculpture by the Spanish artist Miguel Ortiz Berroca...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
A Pair Of Glass And Brass Brutalist "Paradise" Sculpture By Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
Paradise Aqua and Paradise Sunshine
Each glass element is handcrafted using delicate kiln-firing techniques. Not two are the same making every Paradise sculpture completely one-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1967 Contemporary Alessandro Tagliolini Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Alessandro Tagliolini
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Rare Contemporary Steel Sculpture by Alessandro Tagliolini! 🎨
Dive into the world of exquisite artistry with our latest addition – an extraordinary steel sculpture crafted by th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina, Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Offered for sale is a Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006) Mini Cristina puzzle sculpture from 1969-1970. This sculptu...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Nickel, Enamel
Transparent Clear Sculpture in Resin Cube
Located in Long Island City, NY
Green, red and clear biomaterial sculpture submerged in resin cube.
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
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
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
Peter Bramhall Magenta, Blue Glass Orb
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular mouth blown glass orb sculpture with internal magenta and petrol blue glass threads. Signed on bottom, Peter Bramhall.
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Contemporary Gary Hughes “Monday Morning Blues” Signed Original Sculptur
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Contemporary original sculpture. Done by the artist Gary Hughes and signed and numbered on the back. A bright blue cast stone on a conc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Glass sculpture by Marc L. At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Glass sculpture, dated and signed by Marc Lepilleur.
France, 2016
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
12st Century Abstract Unique Sculpture Orchid by Cynthia Sah
By Cynthia Sah
Located in Paris, FR
ORCHID By Cynthia Sah
Statuary
Carrara white marble and marble base
Measures: 16,70’’ x 9,80’’ x 14’’
One-off in these dimensions
Signed and delivered with a certificate of auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Modernist Sandstone Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
1990s Modernist Pop Art Large Orange Hand Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Modernist Pop Art Large Orange Hand Sculpture
Unsigned.
72.75 h. 36 x 36
Plywood plexiglass with orange film.
Scuffs present. Small nick on plywoo...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass, Plywood
Surrealist Chairs by Tessa Koot
By Tessa Koot
Located in Hanover, MA
From the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot, originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.
Three individual chairs sculpted by the artist into figures that seem to belong in a Salvador Dali fantasy landscape.
Soft textured...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Polystyrene
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
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977.
Stuart D...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Alessio Tasca Italian Modern Abstract Lucite 'Fusina' Prism Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern set of four 'Fusina' prism sculptures in abstract geometric shapes, designed by Alessio Tasca. The set is made of Lucite and can be arr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Architectural Abstract Marble Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Architectural Abstract Marble Sculpture
unsigned. modernist. mid to late 20th c.
Contact me with any questions or for shipping quotes
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Anita by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Anita by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: Ø 34 x H 16 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Available in other colors and sizes.
Fiberglass risers that strike the eye, glorifying the object they suppor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Spatial Spiral: Arch II- White abstract ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
White spatial spiral "Arch II" ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze Michael Boroniec’s “Spatial Spiral” series is an ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Spatial Spiral: Crawl - Abstract spiral ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
Spatial Spiral "Crawl" ceramic sculpture by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze
Michael Boroniec’s “Spatial Spiral” series is an adventure in three dimensions and expands the concept ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vic Wright Shape 14
By Vic Wright
Located in Toronto, CA
By Cast Editions
Designed By Vic Wright
Cast Editions is Vic Wrights latest series of sculptures. The shapes interact and connect with each other making adaptable collections. All ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Ceramic Plate by Carlo Zauli from Faenza, Italy 1970
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic (Grés) plate designed and produced by Carlo Zauli in 1970.
Unique piece. Signed.
Biography:
Carlo Zauli (Faenza, 1926-2002) is one of the great names in post-war Italian sc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens
2019
Dimensions: L 29.5 x W 7.3 x H 4.8 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 1,8 kg
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed ...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
without title
Located in London, GB
The breath of sculpture is the distinctive originality of Andrea Cascella’s work, who belonged to a generation that since World War II has re-founded and re-invented the destiny of s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porphyry
Michael Gitter Aluminum and Epoxy Resin Interlocking Hearts Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Gitter Aluminum and Epoxy Resin Interlocking Hearts Sculpture
Offered for sale is a polished aluminum and epoxy resin interlocking hearts sculpture from the artist Michael...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
An abstract sculpture in sandstone circa 1960
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An abstract sculpture in sandstone in the style of Le Corbusier
very nice brown black patina
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 3 kg
The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia
Rick Owens is a Californ...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Big Bud Vase #9 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Green glazes, and great relief decoration. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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