African Carved Wooden Figures
21st Century and Contemporary African Abstract Sculptures
Wire
20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood, Hardwood
20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Wood
1990s Seychellois Natural Specimens
Coconut
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Natural Specimens
Malachite
Vintage 1930s Seychellois Natural Specimens
Coconut
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Malachite
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Steel
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Steel
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts
Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Ebony
Vintage 1970s Congolese Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 2000s African Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary African Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Angolan Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Malian Mounted Objects
Hardwood
20th Century Egyptian Sculptures
Wood
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Malachite
Mid-20th Century African Busts
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Busts
Wood
20th Century Congolese Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Wood, Ebony
Vintage 1920s Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Wood
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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, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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