Sculptures
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Russian Romantic Antique Sculptures
Griotte Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Sculptures
Wood
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures
Statuary Marble
Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Sculptures
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Antique Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Wood
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Sculptures
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Steel
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Earthenware
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Sculptures
Oak
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Bone, Horn
1940s Spanish Primitive Vintage Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Crystal, Pyrite
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
1980s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood
Early 1900s French Country Antique Sculptures
Organic Material, Paper
20th Century Italian Renaissance Sculptures
Limestone
Late 20th Century French Sculptures
Metal
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Sculptures
Other
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
1970s Thai Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century English Sculptures
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Victorian Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Bronze, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century English Rustic Sculptures
Wood
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
2010s Chinese Tang Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s American Brutalist Sculptures
Cement, Limestone
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Pine, Paper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Metal
20th Century French Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Brutalist Sculptures
Cement, Limestone
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Sculptures
Marble
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Sculptures
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Silver
2010s Sculptures
Murano Glass
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sculptures
Cotton
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sculptures
Stone
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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