Sculptures
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Namibian Sculptures
Crystal
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Pine
2010s Portuguese Sculptures
Marble, Brass
2010s American Sculptures
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Concrete
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Mohair
2010s British Organic Modern Sculptures
Gold
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Marble
2010s Swedish Organic Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1970s French Vintage Sculptures
Crystal
1950s Malian Tribal Vintage Sculptures
Ebony
19th Century Tang Antique Sculptures
Stone
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Bone, Wood
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Organic Material
2010s Portuguese Sculptures
Lava, Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century European Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Concrete
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Concrete
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Concrete
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Sculptures
Coral
Mid-20th Century Mexican Sculptures
Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century British Antique Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Sculptures
Softwood
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Stainless Steel
1890s French Romantic Antique Sculptures
Marble, Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
1970s North American Vintage Sculptures
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Bentwood
2010s Persian Sculptures
Crystal, Other
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Sculptures
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1880s French Other Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Modern Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Greco Roman Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French Other Antique Sculptures
Paper
Late 19th Century English Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Folk Art Vintage Sculptures
Steel
15th Century and Earlier Tanzanian Antique Sculptures
Other
19th Century European Louis XIII Antique Sculptures
Oak
1960s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Plaster
Late 19th Century European Antique Sculptures
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s American Sculptures
Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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