Sculptures
2010s Thai Art Deco Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Sculptures
Alabaster, Marble
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Iron
Late 20th Century North American Modern Sculptures
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Porcelain
19th Century European Antique Sculptures
Boxwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures
Jade
20th Century French Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Crystal, Pyrite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Eggshell
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1990s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures
Marble
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Sculptures
Crystal, Other
1980s Spanish Vintage Sculptures
Porcelain
1920s American Classical Roman Vintage Sculptures
Cast Stone, Limestone
2010s British Organic Modern Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century European Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century British Sculptures
Mercury Glass
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal, Brass
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Swedish Modern Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Stoneware
1950s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures
Bronze
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Bronze
1870s English Antique Sculptures
Oak
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Mirror, Plaster, Acrylic
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures
Murano Glass
2010s American Other Sculptures
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Sculptures
Crystal, Rock Crystal
2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Malian Tribal Antique Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Silver Plate
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Malachite
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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