Aime Jules Dalou
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Busts
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze, Pewter
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2010s Italian Busts
Plaster
Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces
Bronze
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Italian Busts
Plaster
Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1840s English Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
2010s German Modern Busts
Plaster, Pine, Paint
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Antique 1880s French Busts
Marble
Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century British Busts
Marble
20th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Finding the Right sculptures for You
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.