Modern Figural Sculpture
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Terracotta, Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Metal
1980s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Fiberglass
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wire
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1990s Modern Sculptures
Metal
1930s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Jute, Fiberglass, Plaster
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Sandstone
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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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.
- What is a figurative sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
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