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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Contemporary Art Harm De Veer Abstract Wood Sculpture Just Hanging There 1 Grey
Located in Vinkel, NL
"Just Hanging There (1)" is an abstract object from the "Just Hanging There" collection and was designed according to the vision of Dutch designer Harm de Veer. From a production pro...
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2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Scrap Wood, Paint

The leaning outcast, contemporary sculpure in cast bronze, white-green patina
Located in Roma, IT
The leaning outcast. Tattered skin, ragged exterior, this wreck of a human leans as he can. Worn out by the events of life, looking like a teared container, missing all that he never...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Brut Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Art Brut Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede Unique piece Dimensions: W 35 x L 140 x H 43 cm Materials: Walnut, Metal, Stone. ART collection design tables made in walnut with metal...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Building a safe space, contemporary sculpure in cast bronze
Located in Roma, IT
Building a safe space. As if my heart were held together by strings, like a package. A safe space where to flourish, to express emotions. Come, I welcome you to my safe place. *80% ...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Hungry, contemporary sculpure in cast aluminum, anodized black
Located in Roma, IT
Hungry. An individual writhes and howls, silent cries, empty and insatiable. Hungry for love and attention. The extremely suffering individual is disconnected from the surroundings. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Gravidic, contemporary sculpure smooth aesthetic in cast bronze, black patina
Located in Roma, IT
Gravidic. Wanting to adhere to the standards. A bagged body, compressed. The smooth aesthetic, seeking the harmony of a Classical form. *80% recycled bronze *Wanderart metal-cast ar...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Robert Lee Morris "Nickel Jointed Tower" Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Nickel Jointed Tower" 1980's, Hammered Nickel, Signed Verso
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Nickel

Robert Lee Morris "Mouse on Stump Candle Holder"
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris, "Mouse on Stump Candle Holder", 1990's, Brass, Signed Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris "Little Stack" Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Robert Lee Morris , "Little Stack" 1980's, Hammered Brass, Signed Verso
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Ray Geary Contemporary Rectangular White Translucent Resin Pill Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary abstract resin sculpture comprised of a rectangular white resin slab with a translucent off-center rectangular window in which various colorful pills are suspended. (RAY...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

American Wood Sculpture, Mounted on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
American Wood Sculpture, Mounted on Stand
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

American Post-War Ceramic Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design ebonized ceramic porcelain sculpture of a torso form with etched scroll mounted on a white square base.
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

American Abstract Expressionist Glass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Robert Lee Morris "Quadruple Vines" Brass and Nickel Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary abstract sculpture comprised of curved and hammered nickel and brass pieces stacked vertically on four brass rods, mounted on black painted wooden base, titled, "Quadrup...
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Round Shelf with Blue Matte Finish, Colored Glass, by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round shelf with matte Nextel coating. A centered lacquered glass shelf with a brown hand blown glass piece thats included in the shelf. The core is made i...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Modern Style Rock Crystal Table Ornament
Located in Cypress, CA
One of kind modern style hand carved and polished rock crystal table ornament on stepped rock crystal base. The craftsmanship of the carving is shown by how thin the rock crystal wa...
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Triglifo Ceramic Sculpture by Superego 2000s
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Triglifo is an elegant statuette entirely realized in ceramic as a part of a 12 columns series designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego in th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Magazine Rack Sculpture Contemporary Organic Solid Wood Gold
Located in Seville, ES
MAA, SCULPTURE MAGAZINE - HOLDER Hand made in red pine solid wood (from sustainably managed national forests). Carefully selected, hand cut, planed, carved and assembled in our workshop. Gold leaf hand finished using traditional methods. The acid and varnishes used to fix gold to the wooden structure act on this living material, giving it a unique patina. The result is an sculptural organic work of art, of monumental and brutalism semblance, apparent simplicity and decadent elegance. The processes involved in the creation of this piece are completely hand crafted. Each piece is numbered out of a 20 units limited edition. We developed this magazine holder to celebrate the first anniversary...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Contemporary Round Natural Beige Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 20 x H 7 cm Materials: Travertine A contemporary take on a mid-century classic; Travertine Ashtray – a monolithic, sculptural piece...
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2010s Australian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Travertine

Rémy Pagart, Mister BOBO. High Sculpture in resin and plastic
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rémy Pagart, Mister BOBO. high Sculpture in resin and plastic Rémy Pagart first worked in decoration, interior architecture and design. It is this career that gave him a taste for ...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Plastic, Faux Fur

Vintage Boho Enzo Gallo Carved Stone Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold artistic statement with this vintage boho carved stone sculpture, an exquisite piece that embodies organic movement and abstract design. Sculpted from solid stone, this s...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from Ripples Series by James Rowland
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Ripples' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from solid hard wood Cumaru. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker Jam...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Patinated Bronze Fountain with Colorful Stone-like Wood by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Fountain With Stone, Pertrified Wood by Pierre De Valck One of a kind Dimensions: W 110 x D 110 x H 100 cm. Materials: Stone, Petrified wood, white patinated bronze. Fountain with s...
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2010s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Andreas Brüggemann b. 1983 , German contemporary artist. Colossal sculpture.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Andreas Brüggemann (b. 1983), German contemporary upcycling artist. Colossal steel sculpture. "Space fragment". Dated 2021. Measures: 61 x 16 cm. In excellent condition. Signed ...
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2010s German Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré
Located in Geneve, CH
Corps Céleste III unique sculpture by Awaré Dimensions: L 35 x H 54cm Materials: Plane tree, naturel dyed silk, pigment, oxidation Awaré is the meeting of the sculptor Jérôme Pereira and the artist Sylvia Eustache...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Silk, Wood

Claude Conover Vase with Liner Titled Cerros
Located in Stamford, CT
A stoneware horizontal Ovid form / square when looking from above with smooth incised lines applied to two corners.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Ardil Candleholder by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Ardil Candleholder by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: W 25 x H 60 cm. Materials: Copper. Ardil refers to a heart of fire in Kurdish. Zelal, born in Diyarbakir, in the a...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Copper

“Revolve” No.S2 made to order – Contemporary Plaster Sculpture from Denmark
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S2. This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP. The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them ...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

"Listening To The Wind" Bronze by Lee Gass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A sensuous looking modern bronze sculpture on a black marble base called "Listening to the Wind" by British Columbia born artist Lee Gass. Lee Gass has been carving as a hobby for ov...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Wax Clock Altar by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Wax Clock Altar by Panorammma Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 50 cm Materials: Steel, wax candle. Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks to redefine ou...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Pocket-Landscape "Colline" Landscape Sculpture in Black Iron by Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
"Colline" is a table or sculpture, part of the "Pocket-Landscape" collection designed by Aldo Cibic: a scenery with two hills and a tree. “I have always been attracted to nature tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Cave Inspired Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Cabinet with Three Openings by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cave cabinet by kar Dimensions: W 138 x D 38 x H 43 cm Materials: FRP Available in black. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effect...
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2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Joyful mother, contemporary sculpure in cast aluminum, fuchsia paint
Located in Roma, IT
Joyful mother. Mother, the origin of all, the very first shape in our collective consciousness. *100% recycled aluminium *Wanderart metal-cast artworks are all hand made, therefore ...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Glass object. Thorn Lace Vase, Inspiration African Jug and Textile Lace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hand blown white glass with grey thread-glass. Engraved top, grey thread-glass applied free handed while hot. Made in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

The ephemeral balancing, contemporary sculpure in cast bronze, green paint
Located in Roma, IT
Balancing 02. The “totem” woman carries all alone the chores and the hard work. While manifesting anger and frustration, she slowly converges into her own identity. Balancing on a si...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Unique Olive Wood Coat Hanger by BehaghelFoiny
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique olive wood coat hanger by BehaghelFoiny Unique From the series "Design Brut Philia & Kids" Materials: Olive Wood Dimensions: W 70 x D 75 x...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Stripe Skull – Porcelain Sculpture by Andréason Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A shiny white and black porcelain figurine/sculpture titled Black Stripe is a human skull redefined as a simplistic industrial form with in-g...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dalmatian Skull – Porcelain Sculpture by Andréason Leibel, Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A shiny white porcelain figurine/sculpture titled Dalmation is a human skull redefined as a simplistic industrial form. Inglazed dots in different sizes imply the human's best friend...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Monk Skull – Porcelain Sculpture by Andréason Leibel, Swedish Contemporary
Located in Arlöv, SE
A shiny white porcelain figurine/sculpture titled the Monk is a human skull redefined as a simplistic industrial form with in-glazed imagery of an old engraving placed as hair, a sur...
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2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Alexander Ney, Abstract Perforated Terracotta Sculpture, 2012
Located in New York, NY
Abstract sculptural composition. Perforated and painted terracotta. Signature & 2012 Copyright on the bottom Dimensions: H 15.25”, W 9”, D 8” Alexander Ney (Russian/American, born...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

No.101 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.101 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a kind Dimensions: Ø 11 x H 28 cm Materials: black stoneware, frost white glaze Variations of size and colour available Tonf...
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2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Green and Purple Glossy Sculpture Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sculptural resin vase in shades of green with touches of purple.
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2010s North American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic

Contemporary Design Artificial Nature Christal, Vase by Andredottir Bobek
Located in copenhagen, DK
One of a kind - Contemporary Design Christal - Vase by Andredottir & Bobek Artificial Nature is a collaboration between the artist and design duo Josephine Andredottir and Emilie Bo...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Foam

T. Truitt, Modern American Abstract Anodized Iron Sculpture, ca. 1974
By T. Truitt
Located in New York, NY
A unique abstract sculptural composition in anodized iron. Signed on the base T. Truitt, and dated 1974.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Alberto Giacometti Inspired Stoneware Centrepiece
Located in Watford, GB
An Alberto Giacommetti inspired stoneware centrepiece hand made by a London based ceramic artist in collaboration with The Two Paths. This would work well as...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Molly Light Sculptures by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
Molly Light sculpture by Atelier Haute Cuisine Dimensions: 65 x 11 x 75 cm Materials: Fiberglass All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Set of 2 Submarine Vases Fat by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Submarine vases fat by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 60 / W 40 / H 22 cm Materials: ceramic ...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Contemporary Organic Form Black Fiberglass and Glass Mirror by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black knead mirror by kar Materials: Fiberglass Dimensions: W 80 x D 22 x H 193 cm Knead mirror preserves the handmade traces of clay-kneading, and the hand-polished texture capture...
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2010s Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Grow Vase by HS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Grow vase by HS Studio Morphic Collection Dimensions: 17x 18 x 10cm Materials: Ceramic Hannah Simpson is a ceramic artist, based in Kent, UK. With a passion for creating unique item...
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2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Blanck Marble Sculpture by Jean Frederic Bourdier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blanck marble sculpture by Jean Frederic Bourdier white marble base Unique piece.
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1990s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Brick by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by RF Studio Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive element that constitutes p...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Brick by RF Studio
Brick by RF Studio
$1,685 / item
Generation 12 Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 12 vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Piece Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 24 cm. Materials: black stoneware and slip In this series of pieces, c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Unique Dark Tlakatl Sculptural Chair in Volcanic Stone by Mesawa
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Dark Tlakatl Sculptural Chair in Volcanic Stone by Mesawa Materials: Volcanic stone. Dimensions: D 62 x W 85 x H 150 cm. Mesawa is a Mexican design brand created by architect...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Brick by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
BRICK by RF Studio Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available. The brick is a generic constructive element that constitutes p...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Brick by RF Studio
Brick by RF Studio
$1,685 / item
1980s Esa Fedrigolli Design Abstract Art Vase Bronze by Esart, Italy
Located in Biella, IT
Esa Fedrigolli design vase bronze abstract art years 1980 by Esart Italy production. Object is in perfect vintage condition A Measure high 9 inches...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Untitled 36 by Neshka
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 36 by Neshka Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 166 cm Material: Charred cedar sculpture with fir and acrylic base Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, Poland, and a...
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2010s Canadian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Cedar, Fir

Primitive Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Unique piece Dimensions: D 3 x H 7 cm Materials: Clay. Other unique sculptures available. Study of "PRIMITIVE SCULPTURES" of small...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Rémy Pagart, GROUMPH ! High Sculpture in metal, foam and synthetic fur
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rémy Pagart, GROUMPH ! High Sculpture in metal, foam and synthetic fur Rémy Pagart first worked in decoration, interior architecture and design. It is this career that gave him a t...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Sculptural Pluri Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Pluri bowl by Ia Kutateladze Dimensions: W 23 x H 15 cm Materials: Raw Black Clay “Playground For Salvation” was created entirely during quarantine, in my Berlin studio....
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2010s German Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Concrete Hoodoo Standing Lamp by OPIARY (H56")
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. These modern, sculptural standing lamps are an elegant way to introduce nature, sculpture, and light into your space. Like all Opiary products, these are hand-sculpted in our Brooklyn studio and fully customizable. DETAILS Sold individually. Measure: Small: H 56". 100 w LED bulb and integrated wall plug Functional in all weather conditions FINISHES Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC Pricing varies based on finish. Please message before purchasing Price listed is for our standard light grey option Pictured here in our dark grey cement option All Opiary pieces are hand crafted and made-to-order, and dimensions/finishes are approximations. Clients are welcome to visit our Brooklyn studio during the fabrication of pieces. MODIFICATIONS The LED bulb can be replaced with a grow light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Cement

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