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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Late 20th Century
Abstract Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Decorative abstract Italian art glass sculpture.
Clear glass, red glass and emerald green glass base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Alan Wallwork Studio Pottery Split Pod Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stoneware studio pottery 'split pod' form designed by Alan Wallwork (British, 1931-2019) and dating from around 1980. The heavily made sculptural pod sta...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Tony Rosenthal Standing Black and White Plus Yellow Floor Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Standing Black and White Plus Yellow Floor Sculpture 1987
Painted aluminum on both sides, signed Tony Rosenthal on the base
Dimensions:
60" high
37" wide
8" deep
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011).
The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic st...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figural Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract figural hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s. This piece features beautiful wood graining and painterly burls. It was acquired from the artist’s estate. ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Suzanne Sumner, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An abstract hand carved wooden sculpture by Suzanne Sumner in the 1970s. This piece has a beautiful geometric profile and is presented on a rectangular wood base. It was acquired fro...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful abstract cast bronze sculpture is by Carole Harrison. This piece is 11 1/2"h x 10"w x 3 3/4"d and is not signed. Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born in Illinois...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carole Harrison Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Cast bronze abstract statue by Michigan artist Carole Harrison (1933-2022). 10 1/2" tall x 6 1/4" long x 3 1/2" deep. Marked on the base.
Carole Harrison (10/30/33 - 4/4/22) - Born...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1984
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Clarita" Art Glass Sculpture,
circa 1984, unsigned
In the style of Timo Sarpaneva
light scratches on the top and bottom
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish glass artist. Large sculpture in art glass. Yellow and amber decoration.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish glass artist. Large sculpture in art glass.
Yellow and amber decoration on a square base in clear glass. Mouth-blown.
Perfect condition.
Late 20th century.
Dimensions: H 33.0...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Yaacov Agam Art
By Yaacov Agam
Located in Weesp, NL
Art Yaacov Agam
Signed and numbered 25/27 from the Meissner Galerie in Hamburg
Measurements: H 33 x W 23 x D 4 cm.
Agam's first solo exhibition was at the ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Contemporary Abstract Stone / Marble Sculpture on Base, Organic Form, 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Abstract Stone / Marble Sculpture on Base, Organic Form, 1990s
Base, 1990s
13.25H x 9W x 7D
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011).
The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offer by us Tishu Gallery...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Victor Vasarely Signed 1981 Limited Edition Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1981 limited edition acrylic sculpture by the Hungarian-French Op Art artist Victor Vasarely (1906-1997). This sculpture consists of two acrylic panels with geometric designs on ea...
Category
1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Fingerprints Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011).
The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Pair Lucite Sculptures in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Lucite Sculptural Circles in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Nice colors of purples and blues. Spheres are highly polished and in nice shape. They are dated and signed,...
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Crystal Monolith by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991
By Jan Exnar
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful fused crystal glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Jan Exnar, Czech Republic 1991.
Glass appears to be crystal or neutral glass, in fused glass technique.
Just incr...
Category
1990s Czech Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
1990s Style of Boterismo Fat Guy Exaggerated Ceramic Art Sculpture
By Fernando Botero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Boterismo in the Style of Fernando Botero Exaggerated Ceramic Art Pottery
Sculpture Fat Guy
He is adorable.
9 h x 13 w x 5.5 d
Unmarked
Original preowned vintage condition wit...
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Austin Productions Black & Silver Modern Abstract Freeform Art Sculpture 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century composite sculpture by Austin Productions featuring a rectangular black base supporting a silver gilt swirling abstract shape.
Dimensions:
18" x 14" x 35.75" (Widt...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Composition
White Marble Abstract Sculpture by Jean Frederic Bourdier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White marble floor sculpture with black marble base
One of a kind sculpture
Signed by the artist
Jean Frederic Bourdier
Category
1990s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Joseph Burlini Signed 1980 Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1980 limited edition bronze sculpture by American artist Joseph Burlini (born 1937). This sculpture is composed of a metal abstract and curved female figure attached to a white acr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Organic Abstract Carved Teak Wood Large Modernist Table Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Organic Abstract Carved Teak Wood Large Modernist Table Sculpture. Circa Late 20th to Early 21st Century. Measurements: 24" H x 28" W x 4.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Arman (after) : "La main tendue", Patinated bronze medallion, 1998
By Arman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Arman (after) : "La main tendue"
Commemorative patinated bronze medallion showing a bas-relief made from the famous monument standing down the building of "the Credit suisse" locate...
Category
1990s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand blown blue art glass decorative piece, signed P. Stanley 83’
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Unique small hand blown art glass decorative piece in striking blue color, signed P. Stanley 83’
It reminds me of a sea creature in the inside, it’s a very cool piece that could be ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Constantin Andréou : "Amour des vagues", unique patinated brass sculpture, 1983
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Constantin ANDREOU (1917-2007) : "Amour des vagues"
Unique patinated brass and bronze sculpture made of several pieces formed, shaped, hammered and...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian modern Dark brown iron abstract sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown iron abstract sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s
Dark brown iron sculpture. The subject is abstract and the silhouette is rounded.
Produced by Edmondo Ciri...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1970s V. Nason Italian Vintage Cast Silver Mirror Glass Abstract Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bring an extraterrestrial atmospheric mood into your home with this abstract mouth-blown lamp, a 1970s organic Minimalist creation by Vincenzo Nason, the mirrored Murano glass is dec...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Spectacular Giant 1980's Poly - Resin Sculpture.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Giant Modernist Poly Resin sculpture in beautiful shades
of Mauve / Lavender.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Epoxy Resin
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture of Head, Mounted on Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculpture of an abstracted head in ceramic, mounted on a black acrylic base, by an unknown artist. The human head and features have been intentionally warped into an organic stone ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Ceramic
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
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
Dalla Valentina, Master in Murano, Calcedonia and Reticello Murrina, Magnificent
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here a beautiful bowl signed by Adriano dalla Valentina, Muranese master specialized in self made murrinas objects and sculptures. The bowl lip has two bands of amber and amethyst wi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Ceramic Sculpture by Carlo Zauli from Faenza, Italy 1970
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic (Grés) sculpture designed and produced by Carlo Zauli in 1970.
Sculpture is part of an artistic cycle called Fremiti naturali. Unique piece.
Signed.
Biography:
Carlo Zauli...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Abstract Grid Round Wall Sculpture Bronze
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Abstract Grid Round Wall Sculpture Bronze
21 diameter x 4 d
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images listed.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tony Evans Raku Bear Sculptures
By Tony Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Tony Evans handcrafted Foss Creek Pottery "Raku" Bear Sculptures. Figurines. Statues. Featuring a seated Grizzly Bear with Arms Together (7.5H x 7.75W x 7D) showing Green to...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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