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French Bronze Harlequin Bust
French Bronze Harlequin Bust

French Bronze Harlequin Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French bronze life size bust of harlequin on square shaped base (19/20th Century) (signed, Andre Laoust).

Category

20th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pre-Colombian Stone Bust
Pre-Colombian Stone Bust

Pre-Colombian Stone Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Pre-Colombian style stone bust on black lacquered wood base (20th Cent)

Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Small Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Circular Marble Base
Small Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Circular Marble Base

Small Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Circular Marble Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This small bronze male torso is modeled in the classical tradition, presenting a fragmented figure with well-defined musculature and a sculptural presence that evokes archaeological ...

Category

Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Style Bust
Art Deco Style Bust

Art Deco Style Bust

Located in Stockton, NJ

Art Deco style brass bust on square mahogany base. Wonderful patina throughout and presents beautifully.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass

Asian Marble Bust Sculpture
Asian Marble Bust Sculpture

Asian Marble Bust Sculpture

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Asian marble bust sculpture on wood base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Busts

Materials

Marble

Buste Decorative Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Marble Base
Buste Decorative Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Marble Base

Buste Decorative Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Marble Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This decorative torso with an antique bronze finish is a striking sculptural piece that brings classical elegance to any sophisticated interior setting. The masculine silhouette is r...

Category

2010s French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1980s Bronze Bust of Female
1980s Bronze Bust of Female

1980s Bronze Bust of Female

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1980s bronze bust of female on wood base and tagged.

Category

Vintage 1980s Busts

1950s Terracotta Sculpture of Cyrano de Bergerac on Marble Base
1950s Terracotta Sculpture of Cyrano de Bergerac on Marble Base

1950s Terracotta Sculpture of Cyrano de Bergerac on Marble Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Faux Painted Bronze Terracotta Sculpture of Cyrano de Bergerac on Marble Base Base and Sculpture are separate (as shown) Realistic faux painting simulates an aged-bronzed sculp...

Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Solid Marble Bust of Homer
Solid Marble Bust of Homer

Solid Marble Bust of Homer

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique solid marble bust of Homer based on 7-8th century BC model.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture Mounted on Black Laminate Display Base
Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture Mounted on Black Laminate Display Base

Vintage Bronze Buddha Head Sculpture Mounted on Black Laminate Display Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Traces of wear to the surface lend a warm patina and hint at age, enhancing the overall depth and texture of the piece. The bust is securely mounted on a black laminate plinth measur...

Category

Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Wooly Chaps Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, after Frederic Remington
Wooly Chaps Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, after Frederic Remington

Wooly Chaps Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, after Frederic Remington

By (after) Frederic Remington

Located in Yonkers, NY

Wooly Chaps, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington on marble base. A variation of his most famous sculpture, The Broncho Buster, Wooly Chaps is filled with...

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1930s Mixed Stone Sicilian Sculpture of a Putto on a Marble Base
1930s Mixed Stone Sicilian Sculpture of a Putto on a Marble Base

1930s Mixed Stone Sicilian Sculpture of a Putto on a Marble Base

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This charming 1930s Sicilian sculpture depicts a classic putto, radiating the whimsical and serene character typical of Mediterranean decorative arts from the interwar period. Expert...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Baroque Revival Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble

“Spirit of Ecstasy” Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base – After Charles Sykes
“Spirit of Ecstasy” Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base – After Charles Sykes

“Spirit of Ecstasy” Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base – After Charles Sykes

Located in GB

A finely cast bronze rendition of the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy, originally designed by Charles Robinson Sykes in 1911 for Rolls-Royce. This elegant figure, with her robes flowing beh...

Category

Early 20th Century European Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th-century French School terracotta bust
19th-century French School terracotta bust

19th-century French School terracotta bust

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th-century French School terracotta bust on a red marble base. Dimensions: 25"H ( Overall ) 19"H x 17"W x 9"D Period: 20th Century Condition: Good condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Busts

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Busts
Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Busts

Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Busts

Located in Dublin 8, IE

The bust of Homer is based on a much-restored Roman copy of a Hellenistic original.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

African Mask Sculpture on Base, Hardwood and Cord, Tribal Decor, 1990s
African Mask Sculpture on Base, Hardwood and Cord, Tribal Decor, 1990s

African Mask Sculpture on Base, Hardwood and Cord, Tribal Decor, 1990s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

20th century African mask on base Wear consistent with age and use Tribal decoration - Ethnic Measures : 32cmx26cm H:70cm

Category

1990s Busts

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base
Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the grandeur of ancient Rome, this verist representation of the god Jupiter, intricately c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Gesso, Plaster

Cavalier Sans Tête, Carved Wooden Torso Mounted on Custom Black Lacquer Base
Cavalier Sans Tête, Carved Wooden Torso Mounted on Custom Black Lacquer Base

Cavalier Sans Tête, Carved Wooden Torso Mounted on Custom Black Lacquer Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

"Cavalier Sans Tête", carved antique carved wooden torso mounted on a black lacquered custom base. Behold a piece of enigmatic allure, the "Cavalier Sans Tête" – a headless, armless,...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Metal

Adult Female White Linen Dress Form Mannequin on Iron Base w/ Wheels Size 8
Adult Female White Linen Dress Form Mannequin on Iron Base w/ Wheels Size 8

Adult Female White Linen Dress Form Mannequin on Iron Base w/ Wheels Size 8

Located in Van Nuys, CA

An exceptional female dress form, beautifully preserving the classic contours and utilitarian elegance of mid-century design. This antique mannequin features a beautifully structured...

Category

1990s American Modern Busts

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bust Of Ariadne
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bust Of Ariadne

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bust Of Ariadne

Located in Norwood, NJ

Marked Tiffany & Co. with inventory number. The Antinous bust based on the Lansdown Antinous marble found at Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli, Rome in 1769, now in the Capitoline Museum in Ro...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Male portrait bust in white marble – 19th century period
Male portrait bust in white marble – 19th century period

Male portrait bust in white marble – 19th century period

Located in NAVILLY, FR

The anatomical rendering is careful: ears, wrinkles and solemn expression testify to quality execution. The bust rests on a circular base in gray veined marble, itself placed on a ro...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Continental 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Napoleon
Continental 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Napoleon

Continental 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality Continental 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Napoleon. This handsome and wonderfully detailed bust is raised on a square base with a half roun...

Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Hand-Carved Alabaster Bust, Florentine Costume, 13th Century
Exceptional Hand-Carved Alabaster Bust, Florentine Costume, 13th Century

Exceptional Hand-Carved Alabaster Bust, Florentine Costume, 13th Century

Located in Lisse, NL

This remarkable antique alabaster sculpture depicts a serene young woman dressed in a Florentine costume inspired by the 13th century, as confirmed by the inscription on the base: “C...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Late 19th Century  Bust of Marianne - Ormolu Gilt Bronze
Late 19th Century  Bust of Marianne - Ormolu Gilt Bronze

Late 19th Century Bust of Marianne - Ormolu Gilt Bronze

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

This 19th-century piece was made circa 1870 in France and features Marianne wearing the iconic Phrygian cap, rendered with remarkable grace and detail. The bust is mounted on a cylin...

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Abraham Lincoln Bust Sculpture, after Leo Cherne, Bronze Patinated Resin
Abraham Lincoln Bust Sculpture, after Leo Cherne, Bronze Patinated Resin

Abraham Lincoln Bust Sculpture, after Leo Cherne, Bronze Patinated Resin

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The tabletop bust is cast in dark patinated stone resin and mounted on a square black wood base. 

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Sculptural Bust in White Marble Representing an Orientalist Male Figure
Sculptural Bust in White Marble Representing an Orientalist Male Figure

Sculptural Bust in White Marble Representing an Orientalist Male Figure

Located in Marbella, ES

The composition conveys dignity and character, evoking the 19th-century European taste for exotic representations and Orientalist scenes. The bust rests on a circular base turned fro...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Busts

Materials

Marble

Brass Lion Bust by Chapman Manufacturing, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Brass Lion Bust by Chapman Manufacturing, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Brass Lion Bust by Chapman Manufacturing, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautifully detailed brass lion bust on a black wood base. This stunning piece is attributed to the high quality company, the Chapman Manufacturing Company, probably created in the...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Serenading Lute Player
20th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Serenading Lute Player

20th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Serenading Lute Player

Located in High Point, NC

Likely intended as a decorative piece for an interior, it reflects early 20th-century French artisans’ fascination with theatrical and romantic subjects rendered in naturalistic form...

Category

20th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shell or wine cellar with this elegant bust. Hand crafted in France circa 1970, and built of iron, the bust sits on an attached round base, and depicts a young female "Bac...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau bust “Boy”, patinated bronze by Crannrey Franceschi, Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau bust “Boy”, patinated bronze by Crannrey Franceschi, Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau bust “Boy”, patinated bronze by Crannrey Franceschi, Art Nouveau

Located in Valladolid, ES

Its composition, facial features, and the anatomical rigidity of the cap are directly based on busts of infants from the Italian Renaissance, as inspiration from classical busts was ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl
19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl

19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Paris, FR

The texture of her garment is very realistic. The bust rests on a circular base, circa 1880. Dimension: W 12.2 in, D 7.9in, H 18.5in.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Female Bust Figure Sculpture
Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Female Bust Figure Sculpture

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Female Bust Figure Sculpture

Located in Greven, DE

The casting of this piece is superb, with intricate details such as the texture of the hair and the vibrant expression rendered with precision. The bust rests on a turned, stepped ba...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Female Bust Sculpture Statue
Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Female Bust Sculpture Statue

Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Female Bust Sculpture Statue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Small Female Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Base. Circa Early 20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Busts

Materials

Pewter

French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova
French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova

French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and richly chased French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova. This wonderful patinated Bronze bust is raised on a square base displaying t...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Baroque Style Sculptural Bust in White Marble Representing a Military Noble
Baroque Style Sculptural Bust in White Marble Representing a Military Noble

Baroque Style Sculptural Bust in White Marble Representing a Military Noble

Located in Marbella, ES

The rendering of the drapery folds and the delicacy of the reliefs lend depth and realism to the composition. The bust rests on a turned circular base, also in white marble, which en...

Category

Late 20th Century Baroque Busts

Materials

Marble

Renzo Colombo (1856–1885) — Bronze bust of Napoleon I, France, circa 1885
Renzo Colombo (1856–1885) — Bronze bust of Napoleon I, France, circa 1885

Renzo Colombo (1856–1885) — Bronze bust of Napoleon I, France, circa 1885

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

This finely cast composition depicts Napoleon in his iconic bicorn hat and military cape, with a distinctly Neoclassical presence and remarkable attention to detail. The bust rests ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne
Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne

Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

The bust of Ariadne shows an old crack on the brass coat on the pedestal base but is structurally sound, the bust of Antinous is in excellent condition, both busts retain their orig...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890
Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890

Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890

By Emmanuel Villdnis

Located in New York, NY

Villanis specialised in female bronze busts. Many are based on musical subjects such as opera heroines and composers, as well as famous characters from literature and mythology.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bust of A Castilian Woman In Marbled Resin Decorative Sculpture Artwork
Antique Bust of A Castilian Woman In Marbled Resin Decorative Sculpture Artwork

Antique Bust of A Castilian Woman In Marbled Resin Decorative Sculpture Artwork

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautifully balanced bust rests on a contrasting base, enhancing its sculptural presence and making it ideal for sophisticated interiors, from classic to contemporary.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu cherubs busts. Each charming and high quality bust is raised on a square base with a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Emmanuel Villanis Style Art Nouveau French Virgin Mary Sculpture w/ Marble Base
Emmanuel Villanis Style Art Nouveau French Virgin Mary Sculpture w/ Marble Base

Emmanuel Villanis Style Art Nouveau French Virgin Mary Sculpture w/ Marble Base

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A turn of the 20th century Emmanuel Villanis styled Virgin Mary bust sculpture exudes the ethereal grace reminiscent of the virgin saint in an Art Nouveau style. Resting on a polishe...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte
19th Century Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte

19th Century Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in London, GB

French nineteenth century bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte, the bust mounted on socle and pedestal base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY
Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY

Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY

Located in Madrid, ES

Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY (1854-1882) Art bronze bust, set on a lacquered wooden base. Signed L.Oudry.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Female Sculpture
Bronze Female Sculpture

Bronze Female Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, small, substantial bronze female head bust sculpture on cylindrical wood pedestal base, circa early-20th century or earlier.

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze of Constance Irene Morris Signed by Anna Coleman Watts Ladd
Bronze of Constance Irene Morris Signed by Anna Coleman Watts Ladd

Bronze of Constance Irene Morris Signed by Anna Coleman Watts Ladd

By Anna Coleman Ladd

Located in London, GB

Antique patinated bronze bust on black marble base of Constance Irene Morris, daughter of Ira Nelson Morris and Constance Lily Rothschild, and niece of Soloman Guggenheim.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Medium Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base
Medium Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base

Medium Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base

Located in Annville, PA

Graceful even when standing still the Medium Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting.

Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base
Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base

Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base

Located in Annville, PA

Graceful even when standing still the Small Bronze Eagle Bust on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting.

Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Cast Metal Bust on Marble Base
Abstract Cast Metal Bust on Marble Base

Abstract Cast Metal Bust on Marble Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual and intriguing case heavy metal bust mounted on a marble base. Well executed but no apparent signature.

Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed
French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed

French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed

Located in Houston, TX

French Midcentury hand-sculpted granite bust on wood base, circa 1965. Signed by the artist G.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Orange Alabaster "Native American Woman" Bust Sculpture on Travertine Base
Orange Alabaster "Native American Woman" Bust Sculpture on Travertine Base

Orange Alabaster "Native American Woman" Bust Sculpture on Travertine Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Carved Orange Alabaster "Native American Woman" Bust Sculpture on Travertine Base. Sculpture is unsigned and artist is unconfirmed.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century bronze bust of Buddha on the original hand carved custom base.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base
Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base

Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An exquisite marble bust from the early 19th Century portraying a female figure.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust on Swivel Base
Mid-Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust on Swivel Base

Mid-Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust on Swivel Base

Located in Dallas, TX

The carving showcases excellent craftsmanship, with finely detailed facial features, flowing robes, and a textured surface that highlights the natural grain of the wood. The bust res...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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Find many varieties of an authentic bust on base available at 1stDibs. Each bust on base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and marble. If you’re shopping for a bust on base, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bust on base, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bust on base made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bust on base over the years, but those crafted by Adriatico Froli, Demetre Chiparus and F. Barbedienne Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bust On Base?

Prices for a bust on base start at $350 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

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.

Questions About Bust On Base
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    A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
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    A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
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    In the collections of most cabinetmakers, the narrowest base cabinet is 9 inches. However, manufacturers' offerings vary. Some may only design base cabinets as small as 10 or 11 inches, while others may have narrower options. Find a variety of cabinets on 1stDibs.
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    Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A sink base cabinet is a cabinet designed to be used in combination with a sink. The type of sink installed will influence the cabinet's design. Because the cabinet has no back panel, there is plenty of room to reach the plumbing. There are no drawers in a sink base cabinet, as that might hinder water lines, but the exterior of the cabinet typically features false drawer fronts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Naeem Khan is a fashion designer who is based in the fashion district of New York City. Born in Mumbai, Khan learned about textiles from his father and grandfather who both designed clothing for Indian royal families. After moving to the United States as a teen, he began his foray into the fashion business. You’ll find a variety of Naeem Khan products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The Scream painting was based on artist Edvard Munch's own emotional experiences. Munch recalled his inspiration in a January 22, 1892, diary entry: “I was walking along the road with two friends — the sun went down — I felt a gust of melancholy — suddenly the sky turned a bloody red. I stopped, leaned against the railing, tired to death — as the flaming skies hung like blood and sword over the blue-black fjord and the city — my friends went on — I stood there trembling with anxiety — and I felt a vast infinite scream through nature.” Many people associate the image with a feeling of anxiety, interpreting it as representing how the world appears to someone experiencing this emotion. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Edvard Munch art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    The watch that the Cartier Crash may have been based on is the Cartier Maxi Oval, also known as the Baignoire Allongée. One theory is that the watch's creators, Jean-Jacques Cartier and Rupert Emmerson, became inspired to create the Crash after seeing a damaged Maxi Oval that a customer brought in after he was involved in a car accident. Another theory is that the designers drew inspiration from Salvador Dalí's famous work, The Persistence of Memory. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Cartier watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The bases of Arne Jacobsen chairs are mounted in different ways. In some pieces, artisans bolt or screw the base into the seat. Other designs have a pedestal base driven into a hole on the seat bottom with a mallet. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Arne Jacobsen chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Armin Hofmann based his design philosophy on the traditional elements of design. He built the compositions for his graphic designs on points, lines and shapes. He is well known for his theater posters. On 1stDibs, find a range of Armin Hofmann art.