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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Iconic Design Thick Twisted Abstract Lucite Ribbon Sculpture, 2023 Orange
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Design Thick Twisted Abstract Lucite Ribbon Sculpture, 2023
Offered for sale is a new 1-inch thick Lucite bi-color orange and clear twi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Smoke Glass and Chrome Sculpture by Runstadler Studios
By Kurt and Marsha Runstadler, Runstadler Studios
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gray smoked layered glass and polish chrome rotating sculpture by Kurt and Marsha Runstadler for Runstadler Studios.
Signed @ 1990 Runstadler Studios 5/30
...
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Signed Bronze Skull Head and Apple Large Sculpture on Black Wood Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage bronze sculpture is dimensional and large. The polished bronze large skull head and small apple are yin and yang. It sits on an a black stained wood original base that has been redone. It is signed inside by an unknown sculptor named Elias on the inside. The wood on the inside has not been ebonized because of the signature. It definitely elicits conversation. The bronze parts...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Resin Ovoid Sculpture Red, Grey, Purple, Tan, Yellow On Lucite Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful unusual vintage small resin ovoid egg shaped sculpture has floating resin pieces inside in large shapes of the colors of purple, tan, gray, yellow and translucent inside the red resin. The red casts a color of magenta red. Each side is different. It is from the 60's. The custom lucite base is an additional add on to hold the sculpture in place and give it a little height. It has an incised indentation for the sculpture to sit in. The lucite base is at 3.25" x 3.25" x 2" H. The resin sculpture egg shape alone is 5" H x 3" D x 3" W. It has great shape and great colors. Makes a great desk accessory and console table sculpture. Sorry the photos do not do justice to the brilliant translucent resin colors especially the red. We just had to make a new lucite base with a new incised indentation for the resin egg...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Blue (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes.
Made...
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
American Contemporary Circular Metal Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary sculpture featuring 3 metal sheets twisting joined together in a spiral design resting on a. small circular base
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Eye Catching Lucite Abstract Sculpture Signed Van Teal
By Van Teal
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A cool eye catching abstract lucite sculpture in black, clear and grey. Signed on base Van Teal.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Betty Gold abstract geometric wood and gold leaf modern sculpture .
By Betty Gold 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract geometric wood leaf sculpture, by the well known Texas/California artist Betty Gold.Signed and numbered 10/15 in black ink.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Sheryl C. Benjamin Carved Marble Abstract Modernist Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Carved Marble Abstract Modernist Sculpture on Marble Base. Approx 40 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 15" W x 8" D....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modernist Bronze Sculpture by Henri Delcambre
Located in New York, NY
"L'Espace" by Henri Delcambre bronze,
stamped at the base.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sheryl C. Benjamin Modern Abstract Carved Onyx Polished Stone Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Modern Abstract Carved Onyx Polished Stone Sculpture on Laminated Pedestal. Approx 40 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Candle Holder in Travertine
Located in Carrara, MS
Candle Holder in Travertine – Natural travertine candle holder, handcrafted in Italy. Warm earthy tones make it a timeless decorative piece.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$215 / item
Torch Cut Steel Leopard Sculpture by James Bearden, Orange and Black Enamel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Table Top torch cut steel sculpture by James Bearden. This is the only Leopard sculpture he has done. Condition is excellent with any imperfections as intended by the artist. Acquire...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Rock Sculpture #6 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Rock Sculpture #6 by David Haskell. Ceramic sculpture with blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brute Tube Vase 002 in Deep Mint Green Powder-Coated Aluminum, Limited Edition
By Nice Condo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Brutalist Tube Vase #002 is composed of common aluminum extrusion profiles – Simple round and rectangular tubing is precisely cut, drilled, and welded specific proportions in min...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$142 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
Black and White Lucite Interactive Tower Sculpture Signed Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1970s black and white Lucite tower sculpture is interactive as one can build forms from the disks. You can place some on the inside and others on the outside as if you a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Abbott Pattison Abstract, Bronze Sculpture of Three People Elements, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the great and traditional sculptures by the very well known Chicago artist Abbott Pattison. This particular sculpture is one of he made in Italy, is also signed and ma...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alberto Dona 1980s Modern Sculpture Red Black White Engraved Murano Glass Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Work of Art in blown Murano glass signed by Alberto Dona, a sophisticated overlaid piece worked with the incalmo technique, the black glass bottom part topped with a red u...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass
American Post-War Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Dimitri Hadzi
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design (circa 1960) abstract bronze sculpture (maquette) on a travertine base. (Attributed to Dimitri Hadzi 1921-2006).
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Sculpture, 2010
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Pestle Sculpture was assembled in 2010. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, lowfired slips, black glaze, raku pati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
One of a kind abstract sculpture, hand crafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
One of a kind abstract sculpture, hand crafted in stucco pigmented scagliola composites . The creation process is both lengthy and intricate, rooted in traditional techniques for c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Scagliola, Stucco, Burlap
$2,314 Sale Price
14% Off
“Nora” Vase in White Carrara Marble
Located in Carrara, MS
“Nora” Vase in White Carrara Marble – Delicate handcrafted vase in pure Carrara marble. Elegant and minimal, inspired by timeless Italian design.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$1,314 / item
Contemporary Plane White Concrete Pedestal by Bailey Fontaine
Located in New York, NY
Plane pedestal by Bailey Fontaine
2020
Concrete PCR
Measures: W 6" x H 36" x D 14"
W 15.2 x H 99.6 x D 35.6 cm
This plane pedestal is sculpted from lay...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Modern Lucite
Cityscape
Sculpture Signed, Z. Chaim
01
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Lucite 'Cityscape' Sculpture Signed, Z. Chaim '01
This modern Lucite “Cityscape” sculpture, signed by Z. Chaim in 2001, is a striking representation of an urban skyline with ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
1990s Polished Modern Abstract Sculpture in Hand Carved Black Belgian Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s polished modern abstract sculpture in hand carved black Belgian marble.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Twisted Lucite Sculpture by Shlomi Haziza
Located in Denton, TX
Haziza started as a painter and later began to explore new mediums. He ran a small studio in his hometown. Later on he started his journey to Los Angeles. Which in turn, presented a ...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean Legros, Bi-Face Sculpture Composition, 1976, France
By Aurélie Nemours 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Jean Legros (1917-1981) sculpture, composition, 1976, France.
Wood pannel painted on both sides, yellow-black and red-green.
Signed and dated undersid...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Richard Tuttle, Smell of Trees (Sculpture), 1990
Located in New York, NY
Richard Tuttle (b.1941)
Smell of Trees, 1990, Cast aluminum, ceramic (no light included), signed and numbered "Richard Tuttle, 10/10" on underside.
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Plate Yoshikawa Masamichi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic square plate with white-celadon glaze by Japanese potter Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The sharp-edged plate features a concaved center an...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
American Contemporary Curtis Jere Oxidized Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
American contemporary wall sculpture of oxidized brass wire in 5 interconnected sunburst shapes (C. Jere)
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hannah Hansdotter “Stucco Print” Blue/White Opac Hand Blown Glass Vase, 2017
By Hannah Hansdotter
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish artist's Hannah Hansdotter was born in 1984 and has emerged as one of our most interesting glass artists of today. She is based in her studios in Kosta and Boda and has p...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Resin Egg with Clock Parts on Pierre GIRAUDON Sculpture /Ornament / Paperweight
By Enzo Mari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful resin egg with clock parts inside, remind us to some the resin Oierre Giraudon , the resin is coloring with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Torolf Engström, Swedish Sculptor, Unique Modernist Iron Sculpture
Located in København, Copenhagen
Torolf Engström (1909-1987) Swedish sculptor.
Unique modernist iron sculpture "Etyd".
Approx. 1970/80s.
Signed and numbered 4/75.
Dimensions: H 34.0 D 13.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, in Monochrome Lime Green by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs.
Inspired by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture, Jack Arnold
Located in Queens, NY
Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture, Jack Arnold
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
James Bearden Large, Intricate, Tabletop Owl Sculpture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large James Bearden owl sculpture in mint condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel
Damien Hirst, Magnificent 7, Produced 2000. Gagosian Gallery Ed, Signed/Numbered
By Damien Hirst
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst
'The Magnificent Seven'
Produced in 2000, in conjunction with "Damien Hirst: Theories, Models, Methods, Approaches, Assumptions, Results and Findings" at Gagosian Ga...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Vintage Bronze Signed Dated Rabaey Cubist Modernist Sculptures Pair of Man Woman
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing heavy modernist pair of vintage bronze sculptures are signed and dated by Hugo Rabaey in monogram. The date is 1977. They can be presented in many forms and stances. Th...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Transparent and Blue by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs.
Inspired by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Organic Form Glass Sculpture Nils Lou
By Nils Lou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1932 - 2013.
Original artwork.
Mr. Lou was a professor, author and potter.
This is rare piece of his to come up for sale.
Made of handblown glass with a beautiful blue hue, embedded ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Large and Rare American Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Larry Mohr
Located in Queens, NY
Large and Rare American Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Larry Mohr
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Trapezoid Vase in Black Marquina Marble
Located in Carrara, MS
Trapezoid Vase in Black Marquina Marble – Bold trapezoid vase in Nero Marquina marble. Unique shape and striking veining for luxury interiors.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$501 / item
Bronze Jean Arp Style Abstract Cast Sculpture Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage French bronze vintage sculpture that looks like rose gold has a very Jean Arp style. It is cast bronze and was once professionally polished but now has a slight...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dennis Clive "Zeppelin Terminal" Large Table top Earthenware / Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Zeppelin Terminal" by Dennis Clive, 1976. Take a close look at the details in these photos. This piece is very striking in person. A skelatal truck of ribs and bones in clay.
Glazed signature and title to each element ‘Clive Zeppelin Terminal’. Impressed date and number to each element ‘028 76’.
exhibited: Dennis Clive: Trucks, 1-29 April 1978, Allan Stone...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Metal Abstract Sculptures on Marble Bases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Metal Abstract Sculptures on Marble Bases
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Mask Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Queens, NY
Bronze Mask Sculpture on Wood Base
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Modern Mixed Stone Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary Abstract vertical sculpture with a stark juxtaposition of polished and raw white marble and black stone (SIGNED: HOROWITZ)
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Black and Clear Glass Sculpture by Runstadler Studios
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1988 black and clear glass sculpture by California artist Kurt & Marsha Runstadler for Runstadler Studios.
The sculpture is signed Runstadler S...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Robert Lee Morris "Bent Leaf Bowl" Patina Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Bent Leaf Bowl", 1990, Green patina oxidized brass, Signed
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Phyllis Mark 40" Polished Steel Chrome Hanging Wind Chime Sculpture
By Phyliss Mark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Phyllis Mark 40" Polished Steel Chrome Hanging Wind Chime Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 40" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass. Modernist design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, sculpture in hand-blown colored glass.
Modernist design. Art glass in yellow and orange, ball in clear glass with inner air bubbles.
1970s
In perfect condition.
Dimens...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Paul Tamanian Signed Red Sarcophagus Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking modernist mixed-media sculpture in vibrant red enamel over aluminum. The elongated sarcophagus form is elevated on a contrasting black base, while the surface is intricately...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Japanese Modern LAAB Civilta
Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle Metal Kanji
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Civilta' Sculpture
Symbol of a lost civilization, this stupefying ceramic sculpture was inspired by the idea of a rolled-up papyrus turned into ceramic over time. Its raw flair, r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Red Yellow Murano Glass Mosaic Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art Glass abstract sculpture lamp, a decorative illuminated curved glass panel on a black lacquered metal base, realized as a colorful Mosaic, tones of azu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Tristan Govignon "Tempest" Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Tristan Govignon, "Tempest" abstract cast bronze on lucite base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Modern Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Regnier in La Borne Brown Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
By Regnier, in La Borne
Abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture realised in 2018.
Architectural form with white and brown wood firing ceramic colors.
Perfect original condition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno Untitled, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Signed sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1989, numbered : this is 14 out of 20 : 14/20. The sculpture is entitled Untitled. Made with a travertine base. Under the travertine base we find the artist's signature and numbering. The entire work is made of hand wrought iron. In fact, the artist as a true Italian...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Iron
$1,529 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Italian Modern Black and Red Murano Glass Pair of Fountain Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind pair of sophisticated sculptural floor lamps, custom-made in Murano glass, the exclusive blown stem of the highest quality in textured black Murano glass is worked with red streaks in the glass, the illuminated central bowl containing black glass scrolls and many fine red glass rods rising like sprays of water in a fountain, the raised central element in black Murano glass also contains light that illuminates the red glass finial...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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