Two West German Figural Ceramic Busts by Albert Strunz, Circa 1960
Located in Nottingham, GB
Their elongated proportions, stylised features, and vivid colour palette embody the sculptural elegance associated with the designs of Albert Strunz and the broader mid-century aesth...
Ceramic
$3,400 / set
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider
By Goldsheider
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb pair of late 19th century Austrian polychrome terracotta busts by Friedrich Goldscheider, both figures stamped to the reverse. This pair of busts are in excellent original c...
Terracotta
$2,008Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.57 in Dm 10.24 in
Iconic Pair of Sicilian Ceramic Heads from Caltagirone
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating traditional handmade ceramic planters from private collection.
Ceramic
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood? very heavy and dense) and have an amazing lo...
Hardwood
$900 / set
H 5.52 in W 3.04 in D 2.68 in
Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Bookends, Women’s Busts Royal Dux Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
The two figures face inward toward one another, giving the pair a sense of quiet dialogue when displayed together — a hallmark of the sculptural, cinematic style Royal Dux favored du...
Ceramic
$1,741Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in
Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit Pair of Ceramic Vases "Personnages", 1960's
By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) French painter and ceramicist. Pair of ceramic figure vases 1960's. Signed "Atelier Dieulefit" on back. Measures: H 18 cm & H 15 cm.
Ceramic
$798 / set
H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Figures by Hungarian Maria Rahmer
By Maria Rahmer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Painted and glazed ceramic figures, 1930s. One of them is signed. They are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in excellent...
Ceramic
Vintage Man and Woman Porcelain Bust, Sculpture, Italy, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italy Perfect condition.
Porcelain
$275Sale Price|38% Off
H 7.25 in W 7 in D 4 in
Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure attributed to artist Esther Hunt. Bears the same copyright stamp as other Ester Hunt works. Unsigned. CREATOR Esther Hunt, San F...
Composition
1970s Pair of Neoclassical Ceramic Busts on a Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
A sculptural ensemble composed of two neoclassical-style busts in white-painted ceramic, mounted on rectangular pedestals of the same material and finish. The figures, idealized repr...
Ceramic
$1,294Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Sculpture White Ceramic with Paint, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
exceptional pair of Italian white ceramic sculptures, luxury model and extremely rare with its paint finish and accessories. this pair of ceramics representing an Aboriginal couple w...
Ceramic
$658 / set
H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood. Very decorative with a strong 'dark' and stylish presence. Due to their weight the...
Ebony
$1,833Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Tarcisio Tosin, Two half-bust sculptures, La Freccia, Vicenza Italy 1960s
By Tarcisio Tosin
Located in Firenze, IT
Two half-bust sculptures designed by Tarcisio Tosin La Freccia, Vicenza Italy 1960s 38 H - 19 x 18 cm Signature on the back, signature and monogram of the manufacture below the b...
Ceramic
$1,636 / set
H 8 in W 5 in D 4 in
Hand Carved Pair of 1950s Papua New Guinea Male and Female Wooden Sculptures
By Jef Deconinck
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition pair of busts. Anyone who knows a little bit about indigenous art immediately can tell that these sculptures were not carved by a local artist. These ...
Wood
Midcentury Wall Ceramic Sculpture Woman Face Mask, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- in Art Deco style - rare type - perfect original condition.
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Bust, in 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Re-polished Labeled Original condition
Ceramic
Fantastic Pair of Art Deco Bronze Tribal Sculptures, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of bronze tribal sculptures in the style of Franz Hagenauer, circa 1935. Incredible design, detail and craftsmanship. The pieces are mounted on a Marble base and ba...
Bronze
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.