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Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendinia onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
Brass Accented Crystal Tabletop Decoration by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Accented Crystal Tabletop Decoration by Dainte Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 11.5 x H 18 cm. Materials: Crystal and brass. The illustrious and luxurious crystal and brass tabletop de...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Crystal, Brass

Contemporary Art En Claire De Lune Mannequin in Silk Velvet
Located in Pistoia, IT
Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and velvet embroidery are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Silk

Primitive Sculpture by Rampinelli Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive Sculpture by Rampinelli Edizioni Designed by Mario Scairato Dimensions: D 12.5 x W 12.5 x H 13 cm. Materials: Metal. MARIO SCAIRATO Primitive is a research project on basi...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Art Column Vase Sculpture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern German Studio Pottery Column Art Vase Sculpture, 1981
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Pottery

Stoneware, Silicone Medium Wrinkled by Daniel Elkayam
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware, Silicone Medium Wrinkled by Daniel Elkayam Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 20 cm Materials: Stoneware, Silicone. Jerusalem-born Art-designer and Photographer based in Tel-A...
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2010s Israeli Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Silicone

Vasa Velizar Mihich Sphere Sculpture Signed, 1989
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Signed and dated spherical acrylic sculpture by Vasa Mihich, circa 1990. The 5 1/2" diameter piece displays evolving optical effects from the blue, green, and orange acrylics when ro...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic

Curtis Jere Post Modern Table Sculpture of Brass Chrome and Marble c. 1985
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curtis Jere table sculpture featuring a chrome ball on a brass ribbon like arm anchored by a strong marble base. This Post Modern Curtis Je...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Brass, Chrome

Black Alongside Out Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Alongside Out Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage Each Piece is Unique Dimensions: D 28 x W 24 x H 24 cm Materials: recycled card, fibre-cement, black burnished plaster....
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2010s English Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Other

White Stoneware Lined, Distressed Form NO.3 by Alexandria Roby
Located in Geneve, CH
White Stoneware Lined, Distressed Form NO.3 by Alexandria Roby Dimensions: D 17.78 x H 10.16 cm Materials: Black and White Stoneware Lined with Bronze Glaze Colors - Sandstone/Ivory...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Contemporary Art TOTEM Clair De Lune Light Blue White N/Edit. by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 29 pieces. From Primitive clay magma, by playing with shapes, Sottsass makes the “philosophy” of a state of mind visible and concrete: as if in the musical atmosph...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood

White Stoneware Lined, Distressed Form NO.2 by Alexandria Roby
Located in Geneve, CH
White Stoneware Lined, Distressed Form NO.2 by Alexandria Roby Dimensions: D 17.78 x H 10.16 cm Materials: Tan and White Stoneware Lined with Bronze Glaze Colors - Sandstone/Ivory, ...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Emboss Wall Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Emboss wall sculpture III by Sophie Rogers. Dimensions: D 9 x W 15 x H 31 cm. Materials: Ceramic, glaze. Other glaze colors available. Wall sculpture with undulating shape like...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Black XIV Décima Cuarta Mobile Sculpture by Joel Escalona
Located in Geneve, CH
Black XIV Décima Cuarta mobile sculpture by Joel Escalona Dimensions: D 120 x H 185 cm Materials: oak wood. Mobile made of natural white oak with burnt finish and stainless stee...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Oak

Alabaster Screen by Andrea Giomi
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabaster Screen by Andrea Giomi Dimensions: D 210 x W 100 x H 190 cm Materials: Alabaster Volterra. Also available in another marble version. One of a kind inspired by the Basilica...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Alabaster

Chippensteel 1.0 Chair in Polished Stainless Steel limited Edition by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Chippensteel 1.0 chair in Polished stainless steel 'limited Edition' by Zieta Dimensions: D 60 x W 41 x H 78 cm Material: Polished stainless steel. About A development of the limited edition Chippensteel chair...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Paper Brass Bowl III by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper brass bowl III by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 25.5 cm Materials: tarnished brass Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass. The Paper Series embodies the ...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Soft Pink Resting Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage
Located in Geneve, CH
Soft Pink Resting Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage Each Piece is Unique Dimensions: D 22.5 x W 26 x H 26 cm Materials: recycled card, fibre-cement, soft pink burnished plas...
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2010s English Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Other

Beige Inverse Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Inverse Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage Each Piece is Unique Dimensions: D 29 x W 19 x H 25 cm Materials: recycled card, fibre-cement, black burnished plaster. Each...
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2010s English Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Other

1980 Italy Ugo La Pietra Bronze Abstract Sculpture Bellezza Al Bagno
Located in Brescia, IT
This is one of the 30 pieces of this engaging artwork realized in bronze by the well known Internationally artist, Ugo La Pietra, in 1985. This artwork well represents the relations...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Yaacov Agam — Abstract Kinetic Silkscreen on Glass, Signed and Numbered 25/27
Located in Weesp, NL
Yaacov Agam — Abstract Kinetic Silkscreen on Glass, Signed and Numbered 25/27 Dimensions: W 33 × H 23 × D 4 cm (W 12.99 × H 9.06 × D 1.57 in) This striking kinetic artwork by Yaaco...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Cigno Sculpture by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Cigno Sculpture by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 16 x W 38 x H 30 cm Materials: Horn, wood, brass. Horn sculpture. Base in wood with lacquered black gloss finish and 24K gold plated brass....
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Soft Pink Attachment II Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage
Located in Geneve, CH
Soft Pink Attachment II Hand Crafted Sculpture by Rachael Heritage Each Piece is Unique Dimensions: D 32 x W 25 x H 25 cm Materials: recycled card, fibre-cement, soft pink burnished ...
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2010s English Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Other

Timber Mazer 900 Sculpture by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Mazer 900 Sculpture by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 90 x D 90 x H 35 cm Materials: Solid Oak & Walnut. MAZER COLLECTION: Mazer represents a series of geometric sculptures, each a celebration of the fundamental beauty and natural variation of stone. Strict brutalist forms of the table and seating collection are juxtaposed by soft organic cutaways carving through the porous stone surfaces, revealing the natural beauty and character of travertine. Named after the medieval term ‘Mazer’ meaning bowl, the collection presents subtle organic forms proportioned for table and seating function designed for permanence. Porous formations of the stone’s structure act as an intentional disruption to the clean geometric forms of the series adding character and intrigue. The limited edition series was crafted from travertine and locally produced in Italy from a combination of machine and traditional hand made processes, each piece exhibiting its own unique characteristics and form with no one piece alike. Mazer is designed by Australian designer Tom Fereday exemplifying Fereday’s desire to honour materiality, combining form and function to produce enduring works. Tom Fereday develops products based on the principle of honest design, conveying a design process which celebrates the materials and manufacturing processes behind furniture and products, to design from the inside out. By using the materials and environment as a positive design constraint we guide intelligent and thoughtful design outcomes which connect with people through natural materials, tactile finishes and unique design. We strive to create enduring designs which are meaningful to people and their environment. Born in Australia, Tom Fereday grew up in England studying at the Wimbledon School of Art before moving to Sydney to complete an honours in Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Working across europe and Australia Tom Fereday went onto found his sole practice in 2012. Affiliations Society for Responsible Design (SRD) Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Awards 2019 - House & Garden style awards - ETO Desk 2018 - Idea Awards - SIA Chair - Highly Commended 2018 - LAMP International lighting competition - Winner established designer 2018 - Lane Crawford creative callout - Winner 2018 - Good Design Awards - SIA chair - Gold winner 2017 - Mercedes-Benz Design Award - SIA Chair - Winner 2017 - International Design Award - SP01 collection - Honoree 2017 - International Darc Awards - Mito Lamp - Winner best floor lamp 2017 - ICFF NYCxDESIGN - Emerging Designer - Honoree 2017 - A+Awards - Bow Chair - Finalist 2017 - Archiproducts Design Selection - Stockholm Furniture Fair 2016 - Good Design Award Chicago - Bow Chair - Winner 2016 - Timber Design Awards - Pieman Collection - Winner excellence in timber design 2016 - Good Design Award - MW1 Watch - Finalist 2015 - Good Design Award - 3000 Collection 2015 - Good Design Award - Best in category NTR Microphone 2015 - Red Dot Design Awards - Best of the Best NTR Microphone 2014 - Space + Moooi 2014 Design Residency 2011 - H&G Style Awards 2011 2011 - Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011 - Finalist 2011 - One Good Chair Competition Allt Chair 2010 - Nominated by Triple J and ABC News as top 25 young achievers 2010 - Australian Design Awards - Design Mark - Pebble Ottoman 2010 - Launch Pad 10 with the Spli Stool - Finalist 2009 - SOYA Awards including mentorship with Marc Newson 2009 - SRD09 prize winner awarded by the Society for Responsible Design 2009 - NSW Travelling Scholarship - Top three finalists 2009 - International CIFIAL Awards ‘Feel the Planet Earth 08’ - Finalist 2009 - Greenland Travelling Scholarship 2008 - GOTYA Awards - Runner up 2008 - Breville Young Designer Awards - Top three Finalist 2008 - Electrolux Competition - Highly Commended 2008 - Freedom Furniture Competition 2007 - Treegugger + I.D. Magazine Award - Finalist 2007 - Cormack Packaging Awards - Finalist Exhibitions 2018 - Orgatec - SIA chair launch by NAU - Cologne Germany 2018 - Makers Take - SIA + Jeanette chair - Brisbane 2018 - Alt Material - Hull lounge - Melbourne 2018 - AGM - SIA chair + Jeanette chair - Melbourne 2018 - MADE Tom Fereday X Fiona Susanto solo exhibition - Melbourne 2018 - Den Fair - Launch ETO / MITO / SIA / NOLA - Melbourne 2018 - Good Design Vivid Festival - SIA Chair - Sydney 2018 - ICFF - SIA chair launch NAU - New York 2018 - Caroma collaboration - Alexandria flagship store - Sydney 2018 - SP01 Outdoor Collection - Archiproducts showroom - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - SIA chair limited edition - Local Milan - Milan Design Week - Italy 2018 - Australian Design Centre - Interpretations Exhibition Pieman chair - Sydney 2018 - Melbourne Design Week - SIA Chair - Melbourne 2018 - Sydney Design Festival - Bow Bench - Sydney 2018 - Cologne IMM - MITO + Bailey light - Rakumba Lighting...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Oak, Walnut

Sunset Wall Piece by Pepe Valenti
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Wall Piece by Pepe Valenti Dimensions: D 7 x W 70 x H 150 cm. Materials: Copper-plated stainless steel. Inspired by the immersive experience of th...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel, Copper

Light 50 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Light 50 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 25 x H 25 cm Material: White and beige stoneware, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from anci...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Italy 1980 Post Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Novello Finotti
Located in Brescia, IT
This enigmatic sculpture is made in cast bronze silver plated. This is a multiple of 1000 copies numbered and signed. The title is "Appearances". It is signed by the author Novello F...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Light 33 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Light 33 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 32 x H 31 cm Material: White porcelain, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korea...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sand Shape 2 Fluid Hot Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Shape 2 Fluid Hot Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 23 x W 26,5 x H 37 cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass. Available in three differ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Stoneware, Silicone Small Wrinkled by Daniel Elkayam
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware, Silicone Small Wrinkled by Daniel Elkayam Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 14 cm Materials: Stoneware, Silicone. Jerusalem-born Art-designer and Photographer based in Tel-Av...
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2010s Israeli Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Silicone

El Mar Wall Piece by Pepe Valenti
Located in Geneve, CH
El Mar Wall Piece by Pepe Valenti Dimensions: D 7 x W 70 x H 190 cm. Materials: Chrome-plated stainless steel. Inspired by the immersive experience of th...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

One of the Kind White Stoneware and Natural Wood Sculpture by Eglė Šimkus
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Ramumas/Gyvybes Sklaida by Eglė Šimkus Unique Piece. Dimensions: 60 x 50 x 24 cm. Materials: Stoneware, Aluminum, Wood. Concept and Inspiration This series is an ode to still...
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2010s French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

1/2 Ltr Forms Gold Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
1/2 Ltr Forms Gold Blown Glass Unique Decorative Object by Vogel Studio One Of A Kind Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 13 cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass. Every glass object is blown, deformed,...
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2010s German Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Post-Modern Carrara Marble Sculpture by Bertrand Créac h, France
Located in London, GB
'Citadelle' by Bertrand Créac'h, 2010 Material: Carrara marble, unique piece signed. Dimensions: H 100 x 48 x 26 cm Type: Unique piece signed, made in France. Bertrand Créac’h is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Boho Stacked Stone and Marble Geometric Sphere Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding a bold, graphic glamour, this vintage monumental sculpture is a stunning example of 1980s Postmodern design. The piece features a dramatic, large-scale sphere meticulously cr...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Resin Lego Sculptures, 2000’s, Signed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of resin Lego sculptures with a faux-marble finish. Both signed and numbered out of an edition of 100 (28 and 31 respectively) by contemporary arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

Peach and Prussian Pluto Vase by Elyse Graham
Located in Geneve, CH
Peach and Prussian pluto vase by Elyse Graham Dimensions: W 13 x D 13 x H 14 cm Materials: Plaster, Resin Molded, dyed, and finished by hand in LA. customization Available. all ...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Plaster

Small Le Gambe Sculpture by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Le Gambe sculpture by Marcela Cure Dimensions: Leg 1 W 35 x D 5 x H 16 cm / Leg 2 W 21 x D 6 x H 21 cm Materials: Resin and Stone Composite Our Le Gambe sculpture is compo...
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2010s Colombian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Velvet Realities Green Wall Sculpture by Sven Jansse
Located in Geneve, CH
Velvet Realities Green Wall Sculpture by Sven Jansse Collaboration with Studio Somé (Robyne Somé) and Sven Jansse. Dimensions: W 44 x D 1 x H 97 ...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Other

Prussian Huxley Vase by Elyse Graham
Located in Geneve, CH
Prussian Huxley vase by Elyse Graham Dimensions: W 14 x D 14 x H 25.5 cm Materials: Plaster, Resin Molded, dyed, and finished by hand in LA. customization Available. All pieces ...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Plaster

Forest Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon Dimensions: D 10 x W 15 x H 38 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Light patina. Available in three finishes: black patina, light patina, and go...
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2010s French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Meiso Floor Sculpture by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Meiso Floor Sculpture by WANAS Dimensions: D 92 x W 92 x H 194 cm. Materials: Brass, metal, stainless steel, and steel. The size and finish are customisable on request. Please conta...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Amber Glass Sphere on Swirling Marbled Blue-Grey Glass Base by Aina Kari
Located in Geneve, CH
Full Moon Over High Water In Venice Murano Glass Centerpiece by Aina Kari One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 40 x H 13 cm. Materials: Murano glass, Palissandro marble. Full Moon over Hig...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Art Wall Sculpture No. 705-91 4/8, 1991
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1990s German Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Pottery

Peach Oxide Mercury Vase by Elyse Graham
Located in Geneve, CH
Peach oxide mercury vase by Elyse Graham Dimensions: W 14 x D 14 x H 25.5cm Materials: Plaster, Resin Molded, dyed, and finished by hand in LA. customization Available. All piec...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Plaster

Contemporary Art Pouf - Saudade by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Semi-circular pouff designed by Gabriel. Vintage chenille Pontoglio cotton velvets, silk and cotton trimmings, designer decorations
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Cotton, Silk

Paper Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper brass bowl I by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 25.4 x W 25.4 x H 12.7 cm Materials: tarnished brass Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass. The Paper Series embodies th...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Unique Mosi Sculptural Sidetable by Marthine Spinnangr
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique MOSI sculptural sidetable by Marthine Spinnangr One of a Kind Dimensions: D 28 x W 24 x H 48 cm Materials: Ceramic Different glaze types available MOSI is inspired by a morf sketch process inspired by nature walks and human poses to capture an aliveness in the expression. The name MOSI is inspired by the moss that surrounded the trails on by the lakes, sea and mountain...
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2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Contemporary Art Pouf - Kenzo Hand by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Kenzo silk velvet Exclusive for the author and Pontoglio velvets - Trimmings Cylindrical base design Gabriel for tolomeo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Silk

Brass Bud Vase II by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Bud vase II by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 15.2 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases i...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Postmodern Color: Beige ...
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20th Century Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Oak Bark Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Bark Tabletop Sculpture by Lionel Hamon Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 60 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Light patina. Available in three finishes: black patina, light patina, and gold pl...
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2010s French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Table Side Table by Vaust
Located in Geneve, CH
Table side table by Vaust. Open edition. Dimensions: D 26 x H 53 cm. Materials: exposed concrete, aluminium. Also available: Custom material selection can be offered upon request...
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2010s German Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Aluminum

Side Cubes by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Side Cubes by Pol Quadens Limited Edition Of 24+4 Pieces. Dimensions: D 30 x W 60 x H 60 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His father was a...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Portal by Pepe Valenti
Located in Geneve, CH
Portal by Pepe Valenti Dimensions: D 110 x H 240 cm. Materials: Chrome-plated stainless steel, acrylic. A door to another dimension invites you on a jour...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Brass Watering Can by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass watering can by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 16.5 x W 3.8 x H 8.2 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases is perfect as an indiv...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

72.5° Arcs
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Black patina steel sculpture 70 x 43 x 30 cm Title engraved at base of work To achieve a flawless curve, 72.5° Arcs is based on the fundamental principles of Euclidean geometry. Fol...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

72.5° Arcs
72.5° Arcs
$112,932
Recreational Verb Floor Sculpture by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Recreational Verb Floor Sculpture by WANAS Dimensions: D 92 x W 92 x H 194 cm. Materials: Metal, teak wood, and wood. The size and finish are customisable on request. Please contac...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Shibui 03 Sculpture by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Shibui 03 Sculpture by WANAS Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 38 cm. Materials: Brass and wood. The size is customisable on request. Please contact us. Why is it that the simplest of th...
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

CF Te19 Terre by Caturegli Formica
Located in Geneve, CH
CF Te19 Terre by Caturegli Formica Dimensions: W 45 x H 56 cm Materials: Ceramic Terres, Dakar, Senegal, 1987-1991 TERRES is a series of symbolic ceramics sculpures produced...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 19 Stoneware Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 50 x H 49 cm Material: White and beige stoneware, glaze. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Post-modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern abstract 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 abstract sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern abstract sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original abstract sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Tom von Kaenel, Christopher Gentner, Mirabili, and Carla Tolomeo. 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 abstract sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $216,361 while the average work can sell for $1,833.

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