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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Blue
IZDATGLAZ Small Lily Color Glass Decorative Centerpiece by Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Small Lilyz created by Orfeo Quagliata from our new collection IZDATGLAZ. These shimmering glass gems create a simple modern touch for any space. Whether it’s gold, silver or one of ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
1295 Murano Artglass Abstract "Jellyfish" Sculptures, Sommerso Technique
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion, through glass, lighten by the spirit of art.
1295 MURANO is a furnace, a design lab and an interior point of view
regarding to the most exclusive productions of Murano glass.
Our glass is original, made with the antique techniques of historical
glassmaking and realized by the most precious masters of Murano glass.
Hand made in Venice, original Murano glass, "Jellyfish...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sculpted Blue Wall Lamp in Glazed Ceramic Medium Size Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue and matt white colors and in two sizes.
Category
2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lucite Abstract Geometric Table Top Sculpture / Paperweight, 1980's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Lucite abstract Geometric table top sculpture / Paperweight, 1980's.
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Design Murano Glass Blue Sphere by Alberto Donà, Italy 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Design Murano Glass Blue Sphere by Alberto Donà, Italy, 1980s.
This unique artwork is simply outstanding. A vintage masterpiece by the renowned It...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Large 4 Pc. Assemblage Sculpture #4 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Assemblage sculpture with 3 organic forms balancing atop of a conical base. Black clay dripping with turquoise colored glaze. Artist - signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Small Black Plastic Rabbit Doorstopper by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Rabbit is a family of products with a strong media impact, one of Stefano Giovannoni's hat tricks, and immediately became a pop icon, a symbol of love and fertility, which brings goo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Male Nude Torso Blue Man Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Modern nude male sculpture made of solid Lucite and finished in the manner of Yves Klein's blue pieces of art. This particular shade of blue, called IKB (International Klein Blue...
Category
20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Art Glass Sculpture Blue Drooper Monster Sculpture by Austin Stern
By Austin Stern
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Contemporary 21st Century blown art glass sculpture titled "Blue Drooper" part of the "Little Monsters" by, Austin Stern handblown blue and ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
White Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Art Glass Cube Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Untitled art glass cube sculpture by Jiri Jelinek. Composed of multiple compressed glass slabs with various applied techniques to create distinct ...
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
White and Clear Marbled Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large Version in Monochrome 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
Polyester Resin Helmet Sculpture Titled "Sara" by Fabián Bercic, Argentina, 2020
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Polyester resin helmet sculpture titled "Sara" by Fabián Bercic. Argentina, 2020.
Exhibited in Fabián Bercic solo show "Meteora" at Calvaresi in 2021.
F...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Raku Glazed Horse Head, 1982
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine stoneware small horse head sculpture raku glazed in bright blue and white glazes with a black craquelure finish by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 192...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Korean Glass 25, a unique porcelain and glass sculpture by Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
Korean Glass 25, is a unique sculpture in clear glass and porcelain that is handblown, painted and cut by the South Korean artist, Choi Keeryong. The interior detail of the piece is handpainted in blue, red and green.
Keeryong is based in Scotland. His work is informed by his investigations into the similarities and cultural differences that we all experience in relation to the objects around us in contrast to where we live. Something he is has personally experienced living in another country.
In this collection, Keeryong has developed a process using the ancient Korean ‘Saggam’ pottery technique, which allows him to explore a state of ambiguity created for the viewer’s visual experience. Using delineating geometric patterns and counterfeit letters (meaningless Korean words) he combines his glass with found English teapots...
Category
2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Porcelain
1989 Ego Art Glass Sculpture Light Blue Murano Glass by Artist Ursula Huber
Located in London, GB
" Ego " An Art light blue glass sculpture in the shape of a Head seen in profile One of a kind by artist Ursula Huber executed in Berengo's furnace in Mur...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Three Lucite Pyramid Sculptures Orange, Purple, Sapphire Blue 1990's
Located in North Miami, FL
This collection of lucite jewel toned sculptures in orange, red, sapphire blue and purple are two pyramids and one abstract form. They glisten with gorgeous colors and make a great s...
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Piastra Art Glass Sculpture by Leonardo Cimolin for Berengo Collection Murano
Located in London, GB
"Piastra" a unique art glass block sculpture on a black enamelled metal pedestal by artist Leonardo Cimolin executed in Murano for the Berengo Collect...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Hand-engraved Aquamarine Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The "Cactus" Sculpture is not only an elegant and modern piece of furniture but it is also a unique and unrepeatable sculpture.
This incredible object has been worked and sculpted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Scultura in Cristallo, Anni 90, by Carmi Per Fiam, Italia
Located in Felino, IT
Scultura in vetro anni 90, by eugenio Carmi per Fiam Italia. In cristallo assemblato su vari livelli. Firmata a dx e numerata a sx 28/100. Ottime condizioni di conservazione.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Blown Contemporary Small Wrinkle Blue Glass Vase by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique Piece. Hand blown glass vase made in forms of soft clay that are shaped by hand just before blowing the glass into the form. The process makes all pieces unique and gives them...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mirror Mountains Contemporary Sculpture by Eduard Locota Acrylic Glass & Marble
Located in Timisoara, RO
The sculptural group “Abstract Isometry” has been gravitating around the theme of fragmentation, slicing of the Earth and plasticity. In the contemporary context, channeled almost ex...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Contemporary 'Cactus with Flower' Handmade Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of handmade sculpture by Ghirò Studio.
'Cactus with flower' sculpture was made by hand working the crystal with extreme care and attention.
Each sculpture is unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary 'Gocce' Set of Three Sculptures Aquamarine Crystal by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Each crystal is exclusive and unique as it has been entirely hand-worked from a block of crystal. This makes it impossible to create two perfectly identical ones. Three natural blocks of crystal was used to make this set of decorative objects .
The crystal have been processed by hand until they obtain a perfectly smooth and luminous surface. The color of the crystal is aquamarine with high transparency.
They present a modern furnishing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary 'Apple' Sculpture Blue Crystal Handcrafted in Italy by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The sculpture propose the romantic vision of two halves that perfectly complement each other once together. Each crystal is exclusive and unique as it has been entirely hand-worked ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary 'Dumbbell' Aquamarine Crystal Handmade in Italy by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of decorative objects by Ghiro Studio (Milan, Italy).
Each ‘Dumbbell’ sculpture is a unique piece. It is handmade with the utmost care and attention to detail.
It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Particle Large Blue by Papier Langackerhäusl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Particle large blue
Size: W 300 D 250 H 420 mm
Art of the matter.
Geometric sculptures of handmade paper in various shapes, sizes and colors.
[PAPIER LANGACKERHA¨USL]
"Papia...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Parchment Paper
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
Wave Lounge by Eduard Locota. Turquoise-Blue Acrylic Glass Sculptural Design
Located in Timisoara, RO
Once upon a time, in the middle of the Ocean, on a very still day, while the sun was shining, a wave has appeared. Why did the wave appear exactly at that place and time? Nobody knows.
What we know for centuries, is that the Ocean is never still, and always has waves at the horizon. We know that a wave is only energy. Energy transmitted through particles of water, causing it to swirl into an endless circular motion. And if not obstructed, waves have the potential to travel across an entire ocean basin.
The story of the Wave Lounge was born once upon a time, while gazing at the never-ending blue horizon. Inspired by the vast energy of the wind and sea strongly colliding together, the idea of this monolithic functional sculpture was thus born.
The concept
As a piece of the Ocean, a strong presence of mass was needed in the style of Wave Lounge. The twist of a wave near braking point, encapsulated in time, that will completely charm the viewer’s eyes.
With a total neglect for traditional design, this fully functional design piece will undoubtedly generate emotions. Be prepared to take a large slice of wave right into your home.
Build process
Build fully by hand, with acrylic glass as a primary material. For each piece, literally over 200 Kg of material was used for this monolithic functional artwork. it is necessary to pour over 60 colored layers of liquid acrylic...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
“Revolve” No.S5 (made to order) – Contemporary 21st-Century Sculpture
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S5.
This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP.
The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Contemporary 'Gems' Set of Three Crystal Sculptures Aquamarine by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
These sculptures are exclusive and unique as they have been entirely hand-worked from blocks of crystal. This make impossible to create other identical.
The crystal blocks have unde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
French Opaline Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1970s hand blown blue opaline perfume bottle. Missing pump.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary 'Wave' Crystal Sculpture Aquamarine Handcrafted by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Artistic sculpture of crystal of maximum artisanal qualty signed Ghirò Studio (Milan, Italy).
Innovative design, fine craftmanship and a stron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Blue and Violet 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
Tafla O6 Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta Space Blue
By Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Tafla O series is characterized by smooth, optically light shapes inspired by liquid droplets and thanks to its unique form, combines the world of design, art, and technology.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spawn of the Apes Sculpture Glass vs. Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass work, an obse...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Caverna Contemporary Sculpture, by Eduard Locota resin Acrylic Glass & Marble
Located in Timisoara, RO
The sculptural group “Abstract Isometry” has been gravitating around the theme of fragmentation, slicing of the Earth and plasticity. In the contemporary context, channeled almost exclusively on our natural resources, once abundant natural resources such as fossil fuel, water and even clean oxygen, become rare commodities.
In the current context focused on excessive and unsustainable consumerism, the 21st century welcomes us with a Darwinian transformation for both men and nature. Evolution which leads to the development of a synthetic man living in a synthetic nature. Heavy topics as regeneration and sustainable environment are thrown into the arms of the future generations, that have not been born yet.
Thus, the artist’s creations highlight the synthesis through alternative materials used, such as: synthetic marble (resin and marble dust), synthetic resin (Plexiglass), synthetic cement (Jesmonite), charcoal, wood, and so on. His works have a powerful conceptual plasticity but also physical plasticity, a concept that can be interpreted as modern works of the 21st century.
Unique
Because the artwork is entirely handcrafted and made to order; build process takes approximately 3-4 weeks for each artwork.
Every artwork is hand-sculpted, molded and finished by hand by the artist himself. Because of this special build process, there will be small differences between every edition, thus unique, unique in the world. In addition to the artists signature on the piece of art, you will receive a “Certificate of Authenticity” signed and dated by Eduard Locota himself.
Sculptural design piece, that will last for hundreds if not thousands of years.
Memorable
We here present you a contrasting composition with a memorable design. This extremely clean and Minimalist artwork produce the strong recognizable style of Eduard Locota that will lights up the space it will be placed in, as well as lift the eyebrows of the audience.
Ultra limited edition of 19 pieces + 2AP.
Acrylic glass and cultured marble...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
All Tip 'N' No Iceberg Sculpture Glass Vs, Plastic Collection
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass wor...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Plastic
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
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Version in Monochrome 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
Curved and Taped Blue
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Curved and taped is a collection of sculptural forms that push the boundaries of architecture, art and design. The project is the result of an expressive gesture that moves away from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Modern Art Steel Sculpture and Pedestal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A two-piece heavy all steel modern art sculpture. From an upscale Art Collector's Palm Spring Estate. Signed LF.
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Limited Edition Rondo 150 Mirror in Green Stainless Steel by Zieta in Space Blue
By Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition mirror in green and sapphire, made of polished stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tafla Q1 Mirror in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta Gradient Green and Blue
By Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Mirrors from Q series are simple, pure, well known geometric forms of sophisticated proportions adequate for any arrangements.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nucleus Oversized Mirror Sculpture in Polished Stainless Steel
By Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Fragments of a whole fit together in this oversized mirror sculpture, polished stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nucleus Oversized Mirror Sculpture in Polished Stainless Steel
By Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Fragments of a whole fit together in this oversized mirror sculpture, polished stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nucleus Oversized Mirror Sculpture in Gradient Emerald and Sapphire
By Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Fragments of a whole fit together in this oversized mirror sculpture in gradient emerald and sapphire polished stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Nucleus Oversized Mirror Sculpture in Gradient Emerald and Sapphire
By Zieta
Located in New York, NY
Fragments of a whole fit together in this oversized mirror sculpture in gradient emerald and sapphire polished stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Handblown Glass Cube, Cone, Sphere and Cylinders Encasing Bubbles
Located in Kensington, MD
A colorful tabletop sculpture group consisting of a cube, cone, sphere and two cylinders each encasing a perfect air bubble. The jewel-tone colors are amethyst, sapphire blue, rose, emerald and...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Unique Glass Sculptural Centerpiece by Heike Brachlow
Located in New York, NY
Aurora, 2020 (Glass, C. 11.4 in. h x 17.5 in. w x 14 in. d, Object No.: 4105)
Heike Brachlow was born in Munich, Germany in 1970 and currently lives ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Pendant Light in Turquoise Glass by Jeff Zimmerman, 2016
Located in New York, NY
Crystal illuminated sculptural pendant in hand-blown turquoise glass. Designed and made by Jeff Zimmerman, USA, 2016.
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Modern abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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