Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique carved bust you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique carved bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
stone,
marble and
wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique carved bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique carved bust, designed in the
Neoclassical,
Art Deco or
Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique carved bust has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Aristide Petrilli,
Armando de la Garza and
Affortunato Gory 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.