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Minimalist Sculptures

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Michael Harvey Ceramic Brown Paper Bag Pop Art Sculpture, 1970s (Canada)
Located in Round Top, TX
A Trompe L'œil treasure by Michael Harvey, a Canadian designer whose 1970s ceramics that replicate paper bags and cardboard have become iconic. This excellent condition "paper bag" ...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive large single piece of sculptural carved free-form organic teak rootwood becomes a writhing, wispy, whimsical wonder of craftsmanship and artistry. This naturalistic...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Teak

"Tortura" a Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff Grediaga Number 2/6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing "Tortura", an exquisite bronze sculpture created by the renowned artist Antonio Kieff Grediaga. This limited edition piece is numbered #2 ou...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Art Deco Cast Resin White Polar Bear Sculpture After Francois Pompon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Cast Resin White Polar Bear Sculpture after Francois Pompon. The cast resin white polar bear sculpture is a reproduction of the famous work by Francois Pompon . Dimensions: ...
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Standing Totem Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No3 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Marble Sculpture
Located in Nijlen, BE
This unique sculpted work in proportion and inspired by the golden ratio. The divine proportion has been depicted in marble. A beautiful design that combines balance and simplicity a...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

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Marble

-The Gymnast- Bronze Sculpture by Rebecca J. Grob, (20th Century American) Signe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bronze sculpture by American artist Rebecca J. Grob. The piece depicts a female gymnast performing a handspring. The piece is stunningly beautiful capturing the e...
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1980s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Eleven Nude Figures Bronze Wall Sculpture College for Creative Studies Detroit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Striking contemporary wall-mounted sculpture featuring a row of eleven cast nude torsos in alternating bronze and silver-toned finishes, attributed to a student of the College for Cr...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

An Abstract Kinetic Mobile Sculpture in Red Blue and Black by Arthur Bauman 1977
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An abstract kinetic sculpture with balanced parts created by Arthur Bauman. Arthur Bauman originally created this piece in 1977 as a commission for a client's home in Singapore. The...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Hand-Carved Miniature Marble Dining Table and Chairs Set
Located in Round Top, TX
This charming ensemble captures the spirit of mid-century Modernist design in a beautifully scaled-down form, inviting close inspection and appreciation for its craftsmanship. Each o...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax
Located in Oakland, CA
100% Beeswax, Organic Hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The Tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs : Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and o...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Hemp

Monolithic Meteorite - Extraterrestrial Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This remarkable stony meteorite is a striking extraterrestrial sculpture, shaped by its journey through space. Almost monolithic in form, its minimal aesthetic gives it striking simi...
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15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Tusk Candle, Medium, Black Beeswax
Located in Oakland, CA
100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Hemp

Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1990s'
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Travertine Porcupine Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine porcupine sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has load...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Set of 6 Green Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Ancient Greek Trophy Armour with Original Inscription
Located in London, GB
This ancient Greek greave - or shin pad - transformed into a trophy of war through its inscription, is an enigmatic and iconic display piece. Finely made to protect the left shin, th...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

House Sculpture, Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel Wedge on Wood Blocks
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large and Sculptural Stony Meteorite
Located in London, GB
This strikingly large chondrite meteorite featuring dramatic thumb-print impressions (regmaglypts) and a lustrous surface, is a rare and oriented natural sculpture from outer space....
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Black Beeswax
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of two candles, small and medium. 100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural mo...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Hemp

Zanini de Zanine Escora Gold Candleholder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculptural candleholder by Zanini de Zanine. Regarded as one of the most renowned forces in art and design, Zanini de Zanine creates pieces that bring a strong presence i...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass and Glass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist glass and brass sconces. Italy, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Christmas Tree Set with Bronze Head, Large, Black
Located in Orlando, FL
-Cedar, Fir, and Juniper were handcrafted and named after the respective trees regardless of form in order to create the perfect atmosphere for your Christmas concept. - Cedar wood i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Vintage Modernist Brass Sciolari Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural minimalist brass sconces. Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Remanso Series, Bird Concrete Wall Mounted Sculptures
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES REMANSO “The ideal beauty is in calm and serene simplicity.” Johann Goethe The stillness balances the lullaby of a sincere hug, whether of welcome or farewell. Th...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Italy 2017 André Fu Brass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This incredible abstract sculpture was created by the internationally well known designer André Fu, founder of the André Fu Studio, based in Hong Kong. Title "Eternal flame". This intense scultpture can be filled of water in the base and the little brass bowl can be put on, floating. A lit candle completes the scene. This is a one-of-the kind piece, hand made by the Italian factory specilized in brass work who collaborated with the designer to realised it. Wallpaper magazine assigned the Award to this iconic brass sculpture and it was an event focus during the Salone del Mobile in Milan. About Studio Fu: With an extensive portfolio of projects throughout Asia and Europe, Fu has revolutionized the concept of modern luxury with a series of projects that reflect Fu's signature artistic perspective and timeless sensibility. This artwork is the sum of his philosophy. In 2016 was named designer of the year for M&O Asia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, '1350-1767', 17th Century
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Torso of Buddha Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350-1767), 17th century. Carved sandstone, height (including base) 64 cm. Provenance: The Sassoon...
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17th Century Thai Antique Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

1990s Minimalist Silver Plated Sculpture La Colombella Bianca by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sleek and elegant piece of Italian design, this Minimalist Sculpture, "La Colombella Bianca" (The white Dove, was created by the acclaimed Italian designer Lino Sabattini for his o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Travertine Aardvark Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Travertine aardvark table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised aardvark will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 White Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Henk Stallinga Woven 'Lumalasch' Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique woven Lumalasch lighting sculpture is by Dutch artist and designer Henk Stallinga and is from an unique edition of four pieces ever produced. This series was made in 1...
Category

1990s Dutch Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood, Animals Holding a Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withanAnimals holding a bowl in wood, 1960 Sculpture in wood.
Category

1960s Beninese Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Travertine Zoomorphic Card Holder Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine zoomorphic sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has loa...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Antique 1940's Adjustable Female Art Mannequin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This all original, antique mannequin is a true piece of art. The age and patina that the mannequin has make it visually interesting and the best ant...
Category

Early 20th Century Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Blue Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorat...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Female Torso Sculpture in Solid Lucite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Mid-Century Modern Female Torso Sculpture, crafted meticulously in solid Lucite. This captivating art piece embodies the grace and beauty of the female form,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray2 Minimalist Japanese Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.    
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Black Lacquer Banana Leaf Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Banana Leaf Sculpture/ Tray Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...
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2010s Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese Design
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.     
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1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type C, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a Minimalist or Classic room, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorati...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Floral Pattern Type B, Decor Divider Inspired to Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Masterfully handcrafted in Italy, Kazimir is not only a perfect divider for a minimalist or classic room, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorati...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tria Wood Chair, Four Legs with Graphic Stripes Veneered Coat Ivory and Black
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tria wood chair is the icon of our collection. It's a table chair, but many people use it as a sculpture for the Ambience, in an entrance, a bedroom, i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Set of 6 Green Turquoise Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpted Tablet On Base
Located in Nijlen, BE
Sculpted natural stone tablet on base. Beautiful on a custom tripod with an antique character. A stone that has in its natural palette, shades of pink, blue and gray-brown. A true pa...
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1940s French Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brown-Orange Hand Axe made by Early Humans
Located in London, GB
This finely worked, bifacial hand axe is a sleek and elegant example of the earliest known stone tool traditions - the Acheulean. Conceived as a multipurpose tool, it represents the...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Iron Fragment from the Sikhote-Alin Meteorite Shower
Located in London, GB
This extraterrestrial sculpture originates from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947, in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. Entering...
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15th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Two 1960s Modern Silver Plated Sculptures of Herons by De Stijl Firenze
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a magnificent, matching pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Herons sculptures, crafted in the 1960s by De Stijl Firenze. These iconic "Aironi" (Herons) feature streamlined, cu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Pool Series, Stainless Steel and PLA Float Wall Mounted Sculptures
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES POOL “Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.” Millôr Fernandes The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusio...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Glass Incense Diffuser, SMOKE, Handcrafted and Blowing by Mouth
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The Smoke incense holder is made of blown borosilicate glass. The design of its shape, soft and light, seems to be defined by the swirls of smoke that rise slowly. The internal void ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre Noll.
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1940s French Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Sculptural 'Fossilised Lightning' Specimen
Located in London, GB
This remarkable natural sculpture was formed in one ten thousandth of a second, the moment that lightning struck desert sands. Known as ‘fulgurite’, it is a rare example of lechateli...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Collection of 31 Intricately Painted Op-Art Eggs By Texas Artist Sibyl Edwards
By Sibyl Edwards Eggs
Located in Dallas, TX
This extraordinary collection of painted Op Art eggs was created by prolific Canadian artist Sybil Edwards (b. 1944), renowned for her innovative contrib...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Eggshell, Paint

Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Certified organic Measures : ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall. ~ 87g e3.1oz Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Contemporary Nephrite Jade Double Ring Link Sculpture III by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Ring Link Sculpture Nephrite Jade Hand Carved Limited Edition Contemporary JADE LINK LABELED: JL12 Please note: Each individual jade vary in shapes and color please ...
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2010s Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Wood Torso
Located in New York, NY
Century year old wood with incredible patina is set on a minimalist black steel base which is twelve x ten inches. This beautiful single piece of wood, resembling a torso, has been h...
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2010s Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Lavender, Jasmine, Grapefruit, Linden, Handmade Soap Set of Four by Umé Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Certified organic ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall ~ 87g e3.1oz Lavender Creme Notes: Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
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2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

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Soapstone

Minimalist sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Lorenz+Kaz, Rebeca Cors, Stine Mikkelsen, and Roberto Beltrami. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $49,742 while the average work can sell for $2,195.