$6,500
H 48 in W 35 in D 30 in
Artist Brother Mel Meyer's Homage to Alexander Calder 11/11/76 Chair Sculpture
By (after) Alexander Calder, Brother Mel Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist and Monk Brother Mel Meyer (June 5, 1928-October 12, 2013). Homage to artist Alexander
Cut Steel
Unavailable
H 55 in W 67 in D 35 in
Brother Mel Meyer Sculpture, Pulpit Lectern Reception Hostess Desk
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Brother Mel Meyer (1928-2013) steel lectern sculpture made specifically for this solid walnut Mid
Abstract Steel Wall Hanging by Brother Mel Meyer
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large abstract 3-dimensional steel wall hanging sculpture by Brother Mel Meyer. 1993 Signed
Steel
Sold
H 144 in W 180 in L 144 in
Artist Brother Mel Meyer Obelisk with Kenetic Mobile Large Outdoor Sculpture
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist and Monk Brother Mel Meyer (June 5, 1928–October 12, 2013). Large stainless steel custom
Stainless Steel
Welded Steel Abstract Guitar Sculpture by Brother Mel Meyer
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cut steel components welded together to form an abstract guitar image. Lacquered in orange and yellow.
Steel, Cut Steel
Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture Attributed to Brother Mel Meyer
By Brother Mel Meyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stainless steel abstract sculpture attributed to Brother Mel Meyer (1982-2013), mounted on a black
Porphyry, Stainless Steel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$8,476 / item
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 13.78 in
Contemporary Antic Style Bench in Solid Oak, Dark, 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: hammered, dark [Suitable for outdoor use] SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in ...
Oak
Organic Wave Form Ceramic Chair in Cream
By Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ceramic crafted Chair displays experimental glaze work dripping and following its unique form, each piece glazing will be unique and different from each other. Its form has been...
Ceramic
$6,962
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor signs of use and wear rela...
Brass
$1,850
H 23.5 in W 15.5 in D 24 in
Mexican Modernist Michael Van Beuren Woven Rope Cord Triangular Table
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Round Top, TX
Muebles Austin was founded in 1944 in Mexico City by Austin Sulzburger (Switzerland) and was a successful furniture production company throughout the Mid-20th Century, producing qual...
Cord, Rope, Wood
$1,999Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
Metal
From $12,620 / item
+ 2 moreH 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 22.45 in
e15 Tafel Table Bench by Hans De Pelsmacker
By e15, Hans De Pelsmacker
Located in New York, NY
The table bench tafel draws special interest with its sculptural, functional appeal. Tafel is included in various museum collections. The combination of table and bench creates a uni...
Wood
$10,172
H 16.93 in W 40.95 in D 80.32 in
Large Teak Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn Model 159, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This exquisite teak daybed, designed by Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, showcases the simplicity and elegance of classic Danish design. Its sleek, solid wood frame f...
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
$26,000
H 29.9 in W 39.4 in D 37.4 in
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Rosewood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare example of the Moleca lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1963 and produced exclusively that year. The model represents a pivotal moment ...
Leather, Hardwood, Wood
$1,100
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in
Profil de Garçon en couleur - by Jean Cocteau, 1956 / 1975
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Jean Cocteau Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956 / 1975 Dimensions: 19.5 x 25.5 in, 49.5 x 64.8 cm Arches Paper - Excellent Condition A This original lithograph is from the...
Lithograph
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Reclining Figure (woman)
By William King (b.1925)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
William King (1925-2015). Reclining figure, ca. 1965. Cast and welded bronze, 7 x 9.5 x 5 inches. Unsigned. William King, a sculptor in a variety of materials whose human figures t...
Bronze
Abstract Sculpture By Ignacio Villar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Unique sculpture by Ignacio Villar Mounted on grey marble Signed by the artist Spain
Marble
$1,600
H 17.13 in W 14 in D 6 in
Modernist Cubist Sculpture by Bill Low with Weathered Bronze Finish
By Bill Low
Located in Hudson, NY
Cubist abstract mixed-media sculpture titled 'Horse and Rider' was created using various materials including wood, papier-mache, and paint by Bill Low (Scotland 1898-1980). Beautifu...
Wood, Paint, Paper
$1,050 / item
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 5.52 in
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative SQUARE TOTEM Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...
Brass, Steel
$2,860
H 28 in W 14 in D 14 in
Modernist Folk Art George Nelson/ Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Folk Art George Nelson / Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane .. Amazing design,, Retains original finish ,paint. Great color / patina..Pictures do it no justice,
Metal
Brother Mel Meyer's studio was in St. Louis but sold his work throughout the world. The book, Brother Mel: A Lifetime of Making Art, was released in 2009 by Anne Brown. Mel Meyer became Brother Mel when he joined the Marianist order in 1948. Well-educated (he got a master's in fine art from Notre Dame) and well-traveled (he studied and traveled extensively in Europe), Meyer became the first Marianist to take on art as a vocation, in the late 60s. His constantly evolving technique has included countless combinations of watercolor, oil painting, metal sculpture and various other media, utilized to create both abstract and figurative work.
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.
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