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Marco Aurelio
Marco Aurelio

Marco Aurelio

Unavailable|$4,800

Marco Aurelio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Detailed bust on an attached circular base

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base
French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base

French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base

Located in Culver City, CA

This bust of a perky terrier will bring interest and delight to a variety of settings.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hollywood Regency Brass Ram Bust on Green Marble Base
Hollywood Regency Brass Ram Bust on Green Marble Base

Hollywood Regency Brass Ram Bust on Green Marble Base

Located in Houston, TX

This substantial brass bust of a ram is mounted on a green marble base to make an attractive presentation, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Bronze Bust on Marble Column with Gold Capital and Base
Bronze Bust on Marble Column with Gold Capital and Base

Bronze Bust on Marble Column with Gold Capital and Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classical bust on marble column with gold plated capital and base, marble plinth.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

Cast Bronze Bust of Buddha on Wooden Base, Late 18th Century
Cast Bronze Bust of Buddha on Wooden Base, Late 18th Century

Cast Bronze Bust of Buddha on Wooden Base, Late 18th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Featured is a fabulous cast bronze Thai Buddha bust statue mounted on a wooden base. It has the features of a traditionally designed Buddha statue, including stylized crown and elong...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base.
19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base.

19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CONNOISSEURANTIQUES.COM

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Staffordshire Pearlware Bust of a Putto on a Socle Base, Early 19th Century
Staffordshire Pearlware Bust of a Putto on a Socle Base, Early 19th Century

Staffordshire Pearlware Bust of a Putto on a Socle Base, Early 19th Century

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

Staffordshire pearlware pottery bust of a putto with a socle base. The modeling is very expressive and the restrained enamel decoration expresses an innocent tenderness.

Category

Antique 1820s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Sculpture of a Bronze Bust of a Abbe on a Ormolu Base, signed, 18th Century
Sculpture of a Bronze Bust of a Abbe on a Ormolu Base, signed, 18th Century

Sculpture of a Bronze Bust of a Abbe on a Ormolu Base, signed, 18th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bronze Bust of A Abbe/Finely Modeled Caricature/Signed GMN on the plinth base/Collection of Countess Sala, Original Restored Condition

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Perez, Welded Bronze Bust, 1970s
Perez, Welded Bronze Bust, 1970s

Perez, Welded Bronze Bust, 1970s

Located in Dorchester, MA

The bust rests on a bronze base and the entire sculpture is freestanding.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Male bust by Alexandre Kelety
Male bust by Alexandre Kelety

Male bust by Alexandre Kelety

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Vancouver, BC

An impressive male bust by Art Deco period sculptor Alexandre Kelety Bronze signed on bust with marble base

Category

20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Stone Bust Depicting Louis XVI, 18th Century
Stone Bust Depicting Louis XVI, 18th Century

Stone Bust Depicting Louis XVI, 18th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

Dating from the 18th century, stone bust depicting Louis XVI. It is a bust mounted on a square base pedestal.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Busts of Homer and Seneca
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Busts of Homer and Seneca

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Busts of Homer and Seneca

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Molded white marble base (on the Seneca bust base previous restoration and a small splinter on the base bottom).

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Horse Head Bust Sculpture "Holidays Happy World" by Alice De Creeft, 1976
Bronze Horse Head Bust Sculpture "Holidays Happy World" by Alice De Creeft, 1976

Bronze Horse Head Bust Sculpture "Holidays Happy World" by Alice De Creeft, 1976

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Her subjects were mostly animals and rodeo themes. This bronze bust is mounted on a wood base. Dimensions overall: 24" H x 10" W x 20" D.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Elephant Lamp in the Manner of Gabriella Crespi
Large Elephant Lamp in the Manner of Gabriella Crespi

Large Elephant Lamp in the Manner of Gabriella Crespi

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful sculptural table lamp in the shape of an elephant bust, sitting on a gilded metal base, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Empire Revival Amboyna Bookcase or Bibioteque
Empire Revival Amboyna Bookcase or Bibioteque

Empire Revival Amboyna Bookcase or Bibioteque

Located in New York, NY

Empire Revival amboyna biblioteque, the cornice with classical gilt bronze mounts over four glass doors, separated by outset columns headed by classical busts, on plinth base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental Pair of Bronze 'Tete De Femme' Floor Lamps after Giacometti
Monumental Pair of Bronze 'Tete De Femme' Floor Lamps after Giacometti

Monumental Pair of Bronze 'Tete De Femme' Floor Lamps after Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Beautifully cast and finished bronze floor lamps with great detail to the amazing face or bust design based on the 1937 'Tete De Femme' Alberto Giacometti Lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Open Empire Library Case
Open Empire Library Case

Open Empire Library Case

Unavailable|$132,000

Open Empire Library Case

Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE

Above the architrave, correspondent to each stile, are four classical gilt bronze female busts. The base is supported on four gilt bronze lionâ??

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Antique Carved Stone Bust on Base-France
Antique Carved Stone Bust on Base-France

Antique Carved Stone Bust on Base-France

Located in Dallas, TX

A French Bust of a Young Woman on a French Acanthus Leaf Base (Antique Architectural Element) - Good Antique Condition – Minor Rubs – Bust is Reconstituted Stone C. –1900’s; Base is...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Bust, Venetian Style, Marble, 20th Century
Bust, Venetian Style, Marble, 20th Century

Bust, Venetian Style, Marble, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Male portrait of bust on base made with colored marble. This type of work is based on a type of busts very common in the renaissance for those who used, sometimes, ancient Roman head...

Category

20th Century European Other Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust, Bronze, Signed and Located 'Augte Paris' France, 19th Century
Bust, Bronze, Signed and Located 'Augte Paris' France, 19th Century

Bust, Bronze, Signed and Located 'Augte Paris' France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Bust on base of circular base and simple lines that shows a young boy with a ribbon in his hair and a striking technique that enhances the details and quality of the piece, mixing a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Ivory Shagreen Male Bust on Macassar Base
Ivory Shagreen Male Bust on Macassar Base

Ivory Shagreen Male Bust on Macassar Base

Located in North Miami, FL

Dimensions are listed for base. Actual bust is 8 inches diameter.

Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Busts

Materials

Macassar, Shagreen

Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base
Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base

Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base

Located in Chicago, IL

Heavy cast bronze Buddha bust or head on a black lacquered wood plinth. This Tibetan style Buddha has a light blue enameled dot between the eyes symbolizing enlightenment. Elongated...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Plaster Bust On Wooden Base
Early 20th Century French Plaster Bust On Wooden Base

Early 20th Century French Plaster Bust On Wooden Base

Located in High Point, NC

This early 20th century French plaster bust is a striking sculptural study, presented on its original wooden base.

Category

Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Sculpted Bust of Greek Goddess Mounted on Marble Base
Sculpted Bust of Greek Goddess Mounted on Marble Base

Sculpted Bust of Greek Goddess Mounted on Marble Base

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 beautifully rendered classical form sculpted clay bust of Greek goddess mounted on a black marble base.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Carved Wood Italian Bust on Lucite Base
19th Century Carved Wood Italian Bust on Lucite Base

19th Century Carved Wood Italian Bust on Lucite Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century carved wood painted Italian reliquary of a priest's bust. The beautiful piece has been newly mounted on a square shaped Lucite base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Bust on Marble Base, circa 1930
Art Deco French Bust on Marble Base, circa 1930

Art Deco French Bust on Marble Base, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Very imposing Art Deco bust of a female head. Signed R. DE. RYK to the marble base and originating from France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Putto Bust on Marble Base by Clodion
Gilt Bronze Putto Bust on Marble Base by Clodion

Gilt Bronze Putto Bust on Marble Base by Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Long Island City, NY

A gilt bronze sculpture by Claude Michel Clodion, 1738 to 1814, a French sculptor. The artwork represents a bust of a putto, a boy with grapes in his hair. The artwork is mounted on ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Patinated Plaster Bust Sculpture of Hermes on Wood Base
French Patinated Plaster Bust Sculpture of Hermes on Wood Base

French Patinated Plaster Bust Sculpture of Hermes on Wood Base

Located in Houston, TX

Large vintage French patinated plaster bust sculpture of Hermes on a wood base. This well executed classical Greek style bust has the most handsome face and dates to the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Classical Greek Busts

French Bronze Bust of a Classical Greek on Marble Base
French Bronze Bust of a Classical Greek on Marble Base

French Bronze Bust of a Classical Greek on Marble Base

Located in Houston, TX

Beautifully cast French bronze Classical Greek inspired bust sculpture on a black marble base, circa 1920.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Classical Greek Busts

Jade Green Marble Bust Sculpture on Wood Base, 20th Century
Jade Green Marble Bust Sculpture on Wood Base, 20th Century

Jade Green Marble Bust Sculpture on Wood Base, 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A Mid Century bust sculpture in a beautiful jade green marble with beautiful veining.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Classical Brass Verdigris Mythological Male Bust Sculpture on Marble Base
Classical Brass Verdigris Mythological Male Bust Sculpture on Marble Base

Classical Brass Verdigris Mythological Male Bust Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast brass verdigris Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture on a green marble base USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6.5"D x 12.5"H.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

Cast Bronze Bust of Apollo on a Sienna Marble Base
Cast Bronze Bust of Apollo on a Sienna Marble Base

Cast Bronze Bust of Apollo on a Sienna Marble Base

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A patinated bronze bust of apollo attached to a marble base. From the collection of Lord Vincent Constantine at Cross Hall Manor.

Category

20th Century English Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gold & Silver Leaf Carved Bust on Painted Base circa 1920's
Gold & Silver Leaf Carved Bust on Painted Base circa 1920's

Gold & Silver Leaf Carved Bust on Painted Base circa 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

22K gold leaf & silver leaf carved bust on painted base.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Plaster Mortuary Death Mask Bust Sculpture on Socle Base Memento Mori
Plaster Mortuary Death Mask Bust Sculpture on Socle Base Memento Mori

Plaster Mortuary Death Mask Bust Sculpture on Socle Base Memento Mori

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good example of a 19th century plaster death mask on socle base. The subject has deep, plunging eye sockets and gaunt appearance. Some elderly damage to the back left secti...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Antique Cipriani Classical Marble Bust of Woman on Metal & Black Marble Base
Antique Cipriani Classical Marble Bust of Woman on Metal & Black Marble Base

Antique Cipriani Classical Marble Bust of Woman on Metal & Black Marble Base

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Cipriani Classical Marble Bust of Woman on Metal & Black Marble Base Measures- 22"H x 13"W ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Carved White Marble Woman Bust Sculpture on Grey Base
19th Century French Carved White Marble Woman Bust Sculpture on Grey Base

19th Century French Carved White Marble Woman Bust Sculpture on Grey Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Made in two sections (bust and separate base) of white and grey marble, the figural sculpture features a beautiful young beauty with hat and bow over her curly hair, and wearing a bl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Bronze Bust Sculpture on Stone & Concrete Base signed Khalil Gibran
Mid-Century Bronze Bust Sculpture on Stone & Concrete Base signed Khalil Gibran

Mid-Century Bronze Bust Sculpture on Stone & Concrete Base signed Khalil Gibran

Located in New York, NY

The bust rests on a rectilinear base composed of stone and concrete, juxtaposing the organic forms of the sculpture with a stark, architectural foundation.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone, Concrete, Bronze

Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Greco Roman Philosopher Mounted on Base
Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Greco Roman Philosopher Mounted on Base

Vintage Bronze Classical Bust of a Greco Roman Philosopher Mounted on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage bronze bust of a Greco-Roman philosopher from the mid-20th century, with great patina and mounted on a custom black base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Italian White Marble Bust of Diana on a Faux Sienna Marble Base
Italian White Marble Bust of Diana on a Faux Sienna Marble Base

Italian White Marble Bust of Diana on a Faux Sienna Marble Base

Located in Essex, MA

Looking to the left with hair pulled back in a bun and tiara, loosely fit upper dress.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust in Bronze with Brown Patina on an Onyx Base, Napoleon III Period.
Bust in Bronze with Brown Patina on an Onyx Base, Napoleon III Period.

Bust in Bronze with Brown Patina on an Onyx Base, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bust in bronze with brown patina on an onyx base, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Signed Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Plinth with Eagle and Marble Base
Signed Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Plinth with Eagle and Marble Base

Signed Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Plinth with Eagle and Marble Base

By Raphaël Nannini

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The bust rests on a bronze plinth decorated with the imperial eagle in haut relief sitting on a polished marble base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Male Figure on Marble Base signed Johannes Dommisse
Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Male Figure on Marble Base signed Johannes Dommisse

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Male Figure on Marble Base signed Johannes Dommisse

Located in New York, NY

The piece, sculpted by renowned Belgian artist Johannes Dommisse, captures the dignified features and strong lines of the male subject in a style that reflects the streamlined and mo...

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of Napoleon Wearing His Medal, Mounted on a Double Marble Base, 1910
Bronze Bust of Napoleon Wearing His Medal, Mounted on a Double Marble Base, 1910

Bronze Bust of Napoleon Wearing His Medal, Mounted on a Double Marble Base, 1910

By Émile Pinedo

Located in Petaluma, CA

This bronze in a few words "cannot be made any better". The casting is crisp and patinated in a warm, soft brown. The detail on his medal, which is not in the casting, but separate, ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Beaux Arts Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust on Red Marble Base by J. A. Injalbert Art Nouveau France, circa 1900
Bronze Bust on Red Marble Base by J. A. Injalbert Art Nouveau France, circa 1900

Bronze Bust on Red Marble Base by J. A. Injalbert Art Nouveau France, circa 1900

By Jean-Antoine Injalbert

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

"X77B" and the foundry mark "Siot Paris" this unique heavy bust sits on a lovely red Griotte marble base.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Smiling Satyr by Vincenzo Gemito on Marble Base, Late 19th C
Bronze Bust of a Smiling Satyr by Vincenzo Gemito on Marble Base, Late 19th C

Bronze Bust of a Smiling Satyr by Vincenzo Gemito on Marble Base, Late 19th C

By Vincenzo Gemito

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Gracefully placed near the edge of the stepped marble base the satyr's beard overlaps the base with great sculptural effect.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A  19th c Carrara marble bust of Marie Antoinette on an onyx base. Signed E. Vax
A  19th c Carrara marble bust of Marie Antoinette on an onyx base. Signed E. Vax

A 19th c Carrara marble bust of Marie Antoinette on an onyx base. Signed E. Vax

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century French Carrara marble bust of Marie Antoinette . Hand carved and sitting on a 19th century Onyx custom base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Bronze Bust of a Young Woman on a Marble Column Base J.C. Marin
19th Century Bronze Bust of a Young Woman on a Marble Column Base J.C. Marin

19th Century Bronze Bust of a Young Woman on a Marble Column Base J.C. Marin

By Joseph Charles Marin

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 19th century bust of a young woman or nymph resting atop a marble column base is attributed to the sculptor Joseph-Charles Marin (1759-1834).

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal
Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal

Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous bust of Roman emperor Augustus. Circa mid-20th century Plaster bust on wood pedestal base Measures: 2.88"W x 3"D x 7.5"H.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Marble Female Torso on Limestone Base
Marble Female Torso on Limestone Base

Marble Female Torso on Limestone Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Beautiful, unsigned marble female torso. From an architect's home in Greenwich, CT.

Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Gilded Bronze Child's Head on Marble Base
Gilded Bronze Child's Head on Marble Base

Gilded Bronze Child's Head on Marble Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded bronze child's head on marble base by F. Michelet, early 20th century. Measures: H 35 cm, W 18 cm, D 17 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Bronze

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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.

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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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.