At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century marble busts available for sale. Each of these unique 20th century marble busts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
stone,
marble and
metal. 20th century marble busts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 20th century marble busts made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. 20th century marble busts have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Affortunato Gory,
Georges Van der Straeten and
Constant Roux are consistently popular.
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.