African And Sculpture And Man
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Fabric, Wood
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Lucite
Vintage 1940s Danish Busts
Wood
20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Wood
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Busts
Hardwood
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Congolese Other Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Horn, Animal Skin
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Beninese Folk Art Tribal Art
Stone
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malian Prehistoric Mounted Objects
Stone
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century North American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Pine
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Bronze, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Busts
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood, Twine
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malian Prehistoric Mounted Objects
Stone
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Cement
Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Mounted Objects
Clay
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Georgian Mounted Objects
Clay
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
Vintage 1980s American Garden Ornaments
Stone
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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