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Abstract Abstract Sculptures

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Oceano Blue Hand Molded Clay Geometric Wall Relief in Hexagonal Modular Format
Oceano Blue Hand Molded Clay Geometric Wall Relief in Hexagonal Modular Format

Oceano Blue Hand Molded Clay Geometric Wall Relief in Hexagonal Modular Format

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Ocean blue hand molded clay geometric wall relief in hexagonal modular format for contemporary interiors. This geometric wall relief is constructed from hand molded natural clay, lo...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Canvas, Spray Paint

Peyote Sculpture, Abstract Wood and Textile, Edition 2/3
Peyote Sculpture, Abstract Wood and Textile, Edition 2/3

Peyote Sculpture, Abstract Wood and Textile, Edition 2/3

By Yunior Marino

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The act of painting becomes a form of meditation. Marino explains that the time and process of creating work are at the core of what the painting wants to mean, declaring: that is ho...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Kotu', 2023 by David Ruth
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Kotu', 2023 by David Ruth

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Kotu', 2023 by David Ruth

By David Ruth

Located in Oakland, CA

'Kotu' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. David wanted to capture pictorial quality of his previous cast internal pieces, b...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Agustín Cárdenas

Located in Miami, FL

Untitled, 1975 Bronze ED. 1 of 6 20 x 6 x 4 in Literature: Le Minotaure. Cardenas 1925-2001. May 15 - June 15, 2003. Illustrated on page 9 of the catalog.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stack XXI : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Stack XXI : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

By Greg Chann

Located in New York, NY

Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

"Wandering Around" Abstract Diptych Painting
"Wandering Around" Abstract Diptych Painting

"Wandering Around" Abstract Diptych Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

This textured abstract diptych by Teodora Guererra features a light blue-green palette with warm yellow accents throughout. The artist layers thick strokes of paint using a palette k...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Bow-White
Bow-White

Bow-White

By Masakazu Kobayashi

Located in Wilton, CT

"[Masakazu Kobayashi's] woven Waves in dyed threads rank[s] among the most perfect in aesthetic effectiveness ever produced by contemporary weaving….This Japanese way of conjuring up such transparency with threads, of perceiving the thread itself as something creative is highly artistic. They celebrate aesthetic beauty in a way no one can elude.” From “Textile Art and the Avant-garde,” Erika Billeter (Contemporary Textile Art: the Collection of the Pierre Pauli...

Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Untitled Wall #2 - black porcelain geometric wall hanging sculpture
Untitled Wall #2 - black porcelain geometric wall hanging sculpture

Untitled Wall #2 - black porcelain geometric wall hanging sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Porcelain and paper clay, 2012, 21.5 x 20 x 3 in Artists Statement: My interest is in exploring ways of building structural forms in ceramics. Many ideas for the forms come from arc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

The Bather Italy 1981 Roberto Nanut Bronze Nude Sculpture La Bagnante
The Bather Italy 1981 Roberto Nanut Bronze Nude Sculpture La Bagnante

The Bather Italy 1981 Roberto Nanut Bronze Nude Sculpture La Bagnante

By Roberto Nanut

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an engaging multiple artwork by the Italian artist Robert Nanut, a talented artist of 1980’. This is a multiple of numbered edition of 1.000 pieces. This artwork was made in 1980 but it can be considered new cause remained since now stored and packed in the Editor warehouse. The bronze sculpture is completed by the certificate of authenticity, there is the number assigned to the piece and the original signature of the author. Roberto Nanut...

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract 3D wall sculpture "Wood Work" #1275, layered collage aesthetic w/ green
Abstract 3D wall sculpture "Wood Work" #1275, layered collage aesthetic w/ green

Abstract 3D wall sculpture "Wood Work" #1275, layered collage aesthetic w/ green

By Paul Cava

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

This is an abstract 3D wall sculpture in wood, acrylic, rope, and ink. it is from artist Paul Cava's "Wood Work" series, which applies the collage aesthetic he has incorporated into ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Jute

Raspberry Shimmer Pyrites (plum red cubic, tabletop sculpture, geometric, wood)

Raspberry Shimmer Pyrites (plum red cubic, tabletop sculpture, geometric, wood)

By Chloe Hedden

Located in Quebec, Quebec

This series by Chloe Hedden and Bill Hedden explores the growth forms of the mineral pyrite.  Pyrite or 'fools gold' grows in organic ever expanding interconnected cubes. This father...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Alkyd

Mobile Movements  by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary sculpture with moving parts
Mobile Movements  by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary sculpture with moving parts

Mobile Movements by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary sculpture with moving parts

By Kuno Vollet

Located in DE

This beautiful, contemporary mobile sculpture is made from steel with different moving parts that reflect the light and throw shadows on to the wall and that turn and move with wind....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cujam', 1993 by David Ruth
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cujam', 1993 by David Ruth

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cujam', 1993 by David Ruth

By David Ruth

Located in Oakland, CA

'Cujam' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. This part of the series was inspired by astronomy and the distant galaxies and ...

Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mary Bauermeister - Studio Leftover Fetich, 3D mixed media sculpture Fluxus, S/N
Mary Bauermeister - Studio Leftover Fetich, 3D mixed media sculpture Fluxus, S/N

Mary Bauermeister - Studio Leftover Fetich, 3D mixed media sculpture Fluxus, S/N

By Mary Bauermeister

Located in New York, NY

Mary Baumeister Studio Leftover Fetich, 1953, 1967 Unique Mixed Media 3-D Assemblage Ink Signed, dated, titled, annotated "Edition Original" and numbered 52/75. Shadow box frame Incl...

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Found Objects, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Dark Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture
Dark Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture

Dark Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture

By Adrienne Fierman

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Dark Green Seapod", Ceramic Sculpture Dimensions: 5 H × 5.5 W × 5.5 D Medium: Hand-built ceramic, glazed stoneware Hand-built ceramic sculpture finished in a green glaze. Adrienne ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stack XII : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Stack XII : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

By Greg Chann

Located in New York, NY

Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

All That Jazz XXI / ceramic wall sculpture - cream, white, neutral 36 x 36 in
All That Jazz XXI / ceramic wall sculpture - cream, white, neutral 36 x 36 in

All That Jazz XXI / ceramic wall sculpture - cream, white, neutral 36 x 36 in

By Jane B. Grimm

Located in Burlingame, CA

Minimal Abstract Ceramic 36 x 36 inch wall sculpture in glossy and matte white ceramic tiles that are mounted to a white wood panel. A neutral work showcasing an "X" in matte white s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People
Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People

Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nando Kallweit’s "Amici V" is a contemporary bronze sculpture that captures the essence of unity and connection through its strikingly elongated abstract forms. This modern figurative artwork features three faceless figures standing tall together, their textured surfaces and slender silhouettes evoking a sense of strength and harmony. The interplay of light and shadow on the dark patina enhances the sculpture’s expressive depth, making it a sophisticated addition to minimalist, abstract, and contemporary art collections. Amici V symbolizes companionship, resilience, and shared experiences, resonating deeply with collectors who appreciate art that conveys emotion through form. German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the strength of ancient Egyptian sculptures...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1980 Italy Wood Abstract Kinetic Sculpture
1980 Italy Wood Abstract Kinetic Sculpture

1980 Italy Wood Abstract Kinetic Sculpture

By Bruno Chersicla

Located in Brescia, IT

This sculpture is one of a kind piece, no other one exists, and it was realized in 1980 by the well known Italian artist Bruno Chersicla. This is a kinetic abstract sculpture, most ...

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Up and Away
Up and Away

Up and Away

By Seymour Meyer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent tall abstract example of Seymour Meyer's sculptural forms. This silvered bronze sculpture is signed by the artist and is titled "Up and Away" on the nameplate. It is se...

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Spray"
"Spray"

"Spray"

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A sculptor of kinetic objects, many of them with mazes of thin rods that appear brush like, Harry Bertoia was born in San Lorenzo, Italy, and came to America in 1930. In 1936, he stu...

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Schwerelos by Kuno Vollet - Elegant Contemporary Black bronze sculpture
Schwerelos by Kuno Vollet - Elegant Contemporary Black bronze sculpture

Schwerelos by Kuno Vollet - Elegant Contemporary Black bronze sculpture

By Kuno Vollet

Located in DE

Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Schwerelos 5 Materials: Bronze sculpture with a dark patina on black granite base Size: 65cm height of upper sculpture, base: 18 x 18 cm x 8 cm Ed of 15

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Strong Female Form
Strong Female Form

Strong Female Form

Located in New York, NY

This is a great sculpture with real gravitas and elegance. A great conception in terms of the forms and planes. Can be a star piece in a room - stone and surface are very attractive! Active primarily in the mid to late 20th century, Leo De Beer...

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture
Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture

Green Seapod Ceramic Vessel Sculpture

By Adrienne Fierman

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Green Seapod", Ceramic Sculpture Dimensions: 7 H × 6 W × 6 D Medium: Hand-built ceramic, glazed stoneware Hand-built ceramic sculpture finished in a green glaze. Adrienne Fierman’s...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects

3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects

By Richard J. Watson

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

This is an 3-part painting / construction (assemblage) created from acrylic paint, wood, glass, and found objects. It includes several historic photograph of figures as well as many scenes from Black African American cultural history. Each piece measures 23" x 7.75" x 2.5", and they can be hung close together or far apart, depending on the buyer's preference. All pieces are wired with the appropriate hanging hardware and are ready to install, no additional framing needed. PROVENANCE: Exhibited in "Portals + Revelations: Richard J. Watson," the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Oct 2021 - Mar 2022. "Most of my works are supported by memories of the past and suggested realities. Issues of social politics, ancestral references, and astral projections are presented with fragmented elements of 'real life' collaged and collapsed, as dreams are prone to do. If connections are made, all the better. I feel that life should remind us of our dreams." - Richard J. Watson Richard J. Watson is an icon in the Philadelphia art world. Much of his work relates to his experiences as a Black African American man. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1968), has taught at his alma mater, and has served in the Exhibitions Department at the African American Museum in Philadelphia since the 1980s. He has been exhibiting his work for decades, and has an extensive bibliography. His work is held in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; the Uniworld Corporation; Sony; the Federal Reserve Bank; the City of Philadelphia; Sprint; the Church of the Advocate; the poet Dr. Sonia Sanchez; and the Woodmere Museum...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glass, Wood

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Paolo Soleri 1

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Untitled" is a cast metal sculpture made by Italian/American architect and urban planner, Paolo Soleri. The total size is 9 1/2 x 6 x 3 inches. The work is stamped by the artist. S...

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"IMPLEMENT (stout handle II)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Metal & Stone
"IMPLEMENT (stout handle II)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Metal & Stone

"IMPLEMENT (stout handle II)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Metal & Stone

By John Van Alstine

Located in New York, NY

"IMPLEMENT (stout handle II)" by John Van Alstine Bronze and slate The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and powerfully, balances the union of stone and metal, while explor...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Slate, Metal, Bronze

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Available only in the Uni...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Over & About: Abstract Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture in Grey, Light Blue, Beige
Over & About: Abstract Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture in Grey, Light Blue, Beige

Over & About: Abstract Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture in Grey, Light Blue, Beige

By Stephen Walling

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in pale grey, light blue, light taupe, and beige, with accents of stormy blue "In, Out, Over, and About", hand-carved woode...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, John Van Alstine, Philip Hearsey, and David Ruth. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.38 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract sculptures made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $540,000, while the average work sells for $4,567.