Spartan Helmet Sculpture
Late 20th Century Classical Greek Mounted Objects
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Busts
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Bronze, Ormolu
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends
Marble, Spelter
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Marble, Spelter
Antique 17th Century French Architectural Elements
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Busts
Marble
Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Busts
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Busts
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
Vintage 1910s Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1870s Louis XV Console Tables
Marble
20th Century American Neoclassical Busts
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Busts
Bronze
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Finding the Right busts for You
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.
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