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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
Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Rabbit Paperweight
Located in Brescia, IT
This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the he...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Vintage a Boho Marble Sphere - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your space with the grounding beauty and organic elegance of this captivating set of two vintage marble spheres. Each orb showcases the unique character of natural stone, fea...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Kazimir Screen by Colé, Abstract 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 rooms, but also a symbolic bridge, linking design to art, functionality to decorat...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Constantin I Candleholder in Solid Oak and Brass Minimalist Design with Circles
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin 1 is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with circles. The body is in solid oak wood. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put a 18 mm candle. In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Collection of 31 Painted Eggs By Sibyl Edwards
By Sibyl Edwards Eggs
Located in Dallas, TX
Sybil Edwards was a prolific Canadian artist who excelled in the field of decorative art over the course of her life. She honed her practice as a profess...
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1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Eggshell, Paint

Minimalist Abstract Cocoon Shaped Ceramic Sculptures by Artist Judith Pike 1990s
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 3 incredible ceramic abstract sculptures by California artist Judith Pike. These beautifully rendered ceramic sculptures are a study of form. The mi...
Category

1990s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Tria Wood Chair, Red Asch Veneered Coat, Solid Oak Legs Contemporary Design Icon
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

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

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Constantin i Set of Two Candleholders in Solid Oak and Brass with Circles
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin I is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape with circles. The body is in solid oak wood. The cylinder in natural brass on the top is the place where to put an 18 mm candle. In the same collection 3 different models of candlesticks in wood...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Tria Wood Chair, Black Painted solid oak, Contemporary Design made in Italy
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

Tria Chair, Black Plywood Shell, Golden Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the Golden legs suggests interesting and dynamic effects, displayed around a table or as a single piece in an entrance, a bedroom, a living room. Very appropriate around circle tables. It is possible to add a back cushion in different fabric options Inspired to Graphic Art of Maurits Cornelis Escher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood Chair, Natural Oak, Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
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

Tria Simple Chair, White Oak, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is available in two diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shell is upholstered in beige ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Minimalist Walnut and Ash Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Large minimalist walnut and ash crucifix / cross, circa 1990s. The piece measures 21" high x 11" wide and is in very good condition. #1221.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Ash

Mid-Century Multimedia Constructivist Style Box Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century unknown artist untitled multimedia constructivist style box sculpture, an untitled work presenting a construction of painted wood, glass, and Formica on panel, creating a...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful paperweight constructed as a clothespin in brass. Sleek with modernist essence. The luminous brass catapults this piece to sculpture. A very chic addition to you...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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.    
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Odd Balance 01 Sculptural Vase Batten and Kamp Minimalist
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sculpture or sculptural vase for dried flowers designed by Batten and Kamp. Minimal structure furniture made of stainless steel and natural stone.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

Abstract Modernist Glass Sculpture Signed D'este Bruno
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract Modernist glass sculpture signed d'Este Bruno. This interesting 20th century glass table sculpture would make a great cocktail or bookc...
Category

20th Century Unknown Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Repoussé White Bronze Mushroom Sculptures by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom sculpture (Set of 2) White bronze Hand repoussé Measures: S: 29 1/2" W x 30 1/2" D x 28" H L: 38" W x 37" D x 32 1/2" H Limited edition Contemporary Each piece is ind...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Italian Brass Rabbit Him and Her with Personalized Engraved Names
Located in Brescia, IT
This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Yellow 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

E. Elizarova for Matlight Studio Italian Black Marble and Glass Cup Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cosulich Interiors in collaboration with Matlight: bespoke sculpture glass cup table lamp, part of the Italian modern collection called Andromeda, designed by Ekaterina Elizarova for Matlight Milano. The bold daring design exposes the natural beauty of the contrasting materials used: an uplifting black Marquina base that supports a refined cylinder cup in Nero Marchina and glass embracing...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

"Cali" Woven Panel by Christopher Broyles
By Christopher Broyles
Located in New York, NY
Unique woven panel by Panama-based American artist Christopher Broyles, b. 1979. Broyles’s process is intensive and fastidious and his work is evocative o...
Category

2010s Panamanian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

James Prestini I Beam
Located in Chicago, IL
James Prestini sculpture Nickel plated with impressed signature to underside: [Prestini]. Signed to underside: [Prestini 315]. This can be displayed on a table case or floor in the...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Polished Metal and Stone Stingray Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the graceful movement of marine life with this Vintage Polished Metal and Stone Stingray Sculpture. Featuring a sleek, fluid form, the hand-shaped stingray is rendered in pol...
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

One Of A Kind Unique Steel & Wood Table Top Sculpture Hand Wrought Patina
Located in East Hampton, NY
Worrisome Passage Steel And Wood sculpture.
Category

Early 2000s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2023. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-ki...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Custom Minimalist Sculpture Welded Steel One Of A Kind Wooden Pedestal
Located in East Hampton, NY
Welded steel cube atop wooden mount completing this one of a kind sculpture. Antique rusted patina with clear coat finish Lacquered wooden pedestal mount.     
Category

2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Metal

One Of A Kind Wrought Steel Table Top Sculpture Hand Made Minimalism
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pipe dream steel sculpture.
Category

Early 2000s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Aritistic Murano Glass Holy Family Sculpture by Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Artistic piece of Holy Family made in Murano glass with gold leaf 24-karat. Limited Edition, 5 Piece. Hand signed from Roberto Beltrami. ...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Bent Line Chair by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Line Chair by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions:43 D x 68 W x 97 H cm Materials: Stainless Steel. Outdoor Suitable. Stine Mikkelsen is a Copenhagen-based m...
Category

2010s Danish Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Chair "the Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair "The Art of Sitting" by Stine Mikkelsen Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 85 cm Materials: Composite material based on crushed granite and fish glue. The inner construction is polystyrene. The concept behind The Art of Sitting is based on the quote by Gunnar Aagaard...
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2010s Danish Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Contemporary Minimalist Art Sculpture Refuge 2 by Egor Plotnikov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Egor Plotnikov works in the field of figurative painting and sculpture, often combining two media in one installation. He is one of the few contemporary Russian artists, whose works ...
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2010s Russian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Francois Morellet, Zwei Interferenz Schnitte, minimal sculpture, signed & dated
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning and rare work by one of the leading artists of the 20th century. This work is only produced in a limited edition of 30, each signed by Morellet. Two other examples of this ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Constantin II + III Set of Two Candleholders in Black Oak, Walnut and Brass
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Constantin is a simple but charming candleholder with a geometric shape. The body of Constantin I is in solid oak painted black shaped with a cross, Constantin III in Canaletto walnu...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Tria Chair, Oak Shell, Black Chrome Metal Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the black painted metal legs suggests interesting and d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair by Colé Natural Leather and oak legs, Minimalist Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is upholstered in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Black Leather Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shell is upholstered in natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Oak and Orange Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is upholstered in orange ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Oak and Green Upholstered Seat by Colé, Minimalist
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is upholstered in green f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair Oak by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is available in two diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair, Golden Legs, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A simple but very elegant chair inspired to graphic art and combining the precious metal used for the legs with the simple and hieratic line of the seat, suggesting interesting and d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Simple Chair, Black Oak, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Essential and elegant chair with a bent plywood shell, and four iconic legs with triangular shape in solid oak, joined by transversal wooden bars. The shel is available in two diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood Four Chair, Denim Veneered Coat, Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
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

Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Tusk Candle, Small, 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...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Hemp

Minimalist and geometric sculpture - Signed and dated 1973
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Minimalist and geometric sculpture - Signed and dated 1973 Wear consistent with age and use Sculpture - Decoration - Modern Measures : 22x7cm H:31cm Materials : polished stone Wear ...
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20th Century Belgian 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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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.

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