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1970s Terracotta Male Torso Sculpture on Marble Base
1970s Terracotta Male Torso Sculpture on Marble Base

1970s Terracotta Male Torso Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s terracotta male torso sculpture on marble base. Torso revolves. Signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze, Jew in Profile on Base, circa 1900
Bronze, Jew in Profile on Base, circa 1900

Bronze, Jew in Profile on Base, circa 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bronze, jew in profile on base. Measures 16 cm. Signed illegible, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Busts

Italian Marble Head on Wooden Base, circa 1800
Italian Marble Head on Wooden Base, circa 1800

Italian Marble Head on Wooden Base, circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

This is an antique Italian carved marble head of a young man in a Greco/Roman helmet on a wooden base. The sculptor has adeptly portrayed his countenance as wide eyed innocence. The ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Iron

Vintage Bronze Siting Buddha Mounted on Wood Base
Vintage Bronze Siting Buddha Mounted on Wood Base

Vintage Bronze Siting Buddha Mounted on Wood Base

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional bronze buddha with intriguing facial expression Beautiful patina, mounted on a solid wood base. Great object of art for display. Size of sculpture only is: 10” high x ...

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Nefertiti on a Rectangular Black Marble Base
Bronze Nefertiti on a Rectangular Black Marble Base

Bronze Nefertiti on a Rectangular Black Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

Egyptian revival bronze Nefertiti sculpture on a rectangular black marble base. Nefertiti was a queen of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten....

Category

Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Busts

Materials

Bronze

Deco Style Bronze Bust
Deco Style Bronze Bust

Deco Style Bronze Bust

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic Deco style bronze male bust on white marble base.

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Patinated Bust
Art Deco Patinated Bust

Art Deco Patinated Bust

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco patinated bust, on an ebonized solid wood base. Signed R.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Spelter

19th Century Sculpture of Buddha on a Marble Base
19th Century Sculpture of Buddha on a Marble Base

19th Century Sculpture of Buddha on a Marble Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century sculpture of Buddha on a marble base.   

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Busts

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble

Ipsen's Denmark, Jason After Thorvaldsen on Base, Unglazed Ceramic
Ipsen's Denmark, Jason After Thorvaldsen on Base, Unglazed Ceramic

Ipsen's Denmark, Jason After Thorvaldsen on Base, Unglazed Ceramic

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ipsen's Denmark, Jason after Thorvaldsen on base, unglazed ceramic / terracotta. Stamped P. Ipsen, no. 508. Measures: 35 x 22 cm. In perfect condition.

Category

20th Century Danish Neoclassical Busts

Large Owl Sculpture on Wood Base by Austin Productions
Large Owl Sculpture on Wood Base by Austin Productions

Large Owl Sculpture on Wood Base by Austin Productions

By Austin Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice large owl sculpture on solid wood base by Austin Productions, circa 1966. Great look and detail on this piece which measures a substantial 6.75"W x 5.5"D x 12"H. The ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Bronze Bust of a Goddess

Bronze Bust of a Goddess

Located in NYC, NY

The helmet has two rams and a Egyptian sphinx located at the top. The bust sits on a gilded base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Antique Marble Bust of Dante
Antique Marble Bust of Dante

Antique Marble Bust of Dante

Located in Austin, TX

He is shown in a classic pose with a stoic expression. The bust sits on a matching marble base.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Marble Bust by De Herain
French Marble Bust by De Herain

French Marble Bust by De Herain

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Signed and dated marble bust on onyx base, signed and dated, De Herain.

Category

Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady
Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady

Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady

Located in Worcester, GB

One or two marks to marble commensurate with age Elegant white and coloured marble bust of lady on square plinth base.

Category

Late 20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Signed Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
Antique Signed Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte

Antique Signed Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in London, GB

It makes a change to see Napoleon without his hat on. This bust sits on a rouge marble base. Measures: Width – 8 inches, 21 cm Depth – 8 inches, 21 cm Height – 16 inches, 41 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Tall Female Nude Torso Statue, Modern White on Contrasting Black Base
Tall Female Nude Torso Statue, Modern White on Contrasting Black Base

Tall Female Nude Torso Statue, Modern White on Contrasting Black Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An artistic nude female torso statue on stand. This vintage American composite sculpture depicts a nicely cured torso, or female's mid region, raised on a square-shaped base. This ar...

Category

20th Century American Busts

Materials

Composition

1960s Brutalist Copper Female Portrait Bust
1960s Brutalist Copper Female Portrait Bust

1960s Brutalist Copper Female Portrait Bust

Located in New Windsor, NY

A wonderful copper portrait bust sculpture resting on a walnut base. Signed on the underside of base, R.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Copper

Bust of a Woman in Terracotta
Bust of a Woman in Terracotta

Bust of a Woman in Terracotta

Located in Paris, FR

Her hair, pulled back by a ribbon decorated with roses, frames a round and expressive face. The bust rests on a terraced, circular base. Signed on the back: "Gallo".

Category

Antique 1880s European Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base
18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base

18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The 18th Century Classical terracotta Head of Madonna, featuring glass eyes, is a captivating piece of religious art mounted on a wood base. This exquisite sculpture showcases the de...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Glass, Wood

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a suede base by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (photo of original Karl Springer tag inc...

Category

Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood, Paint

Signed Plaster Portrait Bust of a Boy
Signed Plaster Portrait Bust of a Boy

Signed Plaster Portrait Bust of a Boy

Located in Dallas, TX

a bust sculpture of a young boy, naturalistically rendered in plaster, the bust sits on a square plaster base, finished in a greyed white, signed (Image 5) there is a wooden base ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Busts

Italian School Diana of Versailles Marble Bust
Italian School Diana of Versailles Marble Bust

Italian School Diana of Versailles Marble Bust

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian School Diana of Versailles (Early 19th century), White Marble Bust on round marble base, labeled "Diana" on base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Busts

Materials

Marble

1880s Small French Bronze Bust Of Napoleon
1880s Small French Bronze Bust Of Napoleon

1880s Small French Bronze Bust Of Napoleon

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s Small French bronze bust of Napoleon on marble base. Chip in base as shown in picture.

Category

Antique 1880s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust
Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust

Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Early 1900s French Bronze Bust On A Marble Base. Great original dark patination with neoclassic style marble base. 17 inches tall.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust
Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust

Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Early 1900s French bronze bust on a marble base. Great original dark patination with neoclassic style marble base.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique R. Wagner Plaster Portrait Bust C1903
Antique R. Wagner Plaster Portrait Bust C1903

Antique R. Wagner Plaster Portrait Bust C1903

Located in Big Flats, NY

This piece captures the detailed likeness of the subject, showcasing intricate detailing in the facial features and attire. The bust is mounted on a pedestal base with the name 'R.

Category

Early 20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Helmet Mask Cameroon, Late 19th Century Mounted on Black Enamel Metal Base
Helmet Mask Cameroon, Late 19th Century Mounted on Black Enamel Metal Base

Helmet Mask Cameroon, Late 19th Century Mounted on Black Enamel Metal Base

Located in New York, NY

Helmet Mask Cameroon, late 19th century mounted on black enamel metal base. 22" H x 9" D x 9" D.  An extraordinary top of the head mask with bold facial features, wide jowls po...

Category

Antique 1890s Cameroonian Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Demétre Chiparus "Three Girls" signed Bronze Sculpture Set on a Marble Base
Demétre Chiparus "Three Girls" signed Bronze Sculpture Set on a Marble Base

Demétre Chiparus "Three Girls" signed Bronze Sculpture Set on a Marble Base

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

"Three Girls" by Demétre Chiparus. A green patinated bronze sculpture of three young girls nestled together, smiling and looking outward. Set on a marble base. Signed "Chiparus" to s...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Heavy Bronze Statue, a Beautiful Piece of Art on a Black Marble Base
Heavy Bronze Statue, a Beautiful Piece of Art on a Black Marble Base

Heavy Bronze Statue, a Beautiful Piece of Art on a Black Marble Base

By Jacob Epstein

Located in Hoogeveen, NL

Heavy bronze statue, a beautiful piece of art on a black marble base. One-of-a-kind. Bought in Germany and was probably made for a Company Director or some other VIP. Extraordinary d...

Category

20th Century German Other Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dionysius
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dionysius

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dionysius

Located in San Francisco, CA

A larger than lifesize grand tour bronze bust of Dionysius on marble base. Foundry mark on back, Naples.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Terracotta Portrait Bust of Benjamin Disraeli Dated 1880
Terracotta Portrait Bust of Benjamin Disraeli Dated 1880

Terracotta Portrait Bust of Benjamin Disraeli Dated 1880

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The finely detailed bust stands on a turned socle base and has an incised initial G along with the date 1880 to the reverse.

Category

Antique 1880s Busts

Materials

Terracotta

1900s Neoclassical Italian Plaster Cast of an Head on a White Marble Base
1900s Neoclassical Italian Plaster Cast of an Head on a White Marble Base

1900s Neoclassical Italian Plaster Cast of an Head on a White Marble Base

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An amazing plaster cast of an antique head in original conditions, it was made by a student of an art school in Palermo. There are normal signs of use and age, the white marble base ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Danish Nude Figure by Gert Olsen on Marble Base Signed, 1979
Mid-Century Modern Danish Nude Figure by Gert Olsen on Marble Base Signed, 1979

Mid-Century Modern Danish Nude Figure by Gert Olsen on Marble Base Signed, 1979

By Gert Olsen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an idyllic, wood art sculpture of a nude bust, signed on the base by Danish artist Gert Olsen and dated 1979.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Bust Of A Woman Sculpture, Textured Bronze, Indonesia, Contemporary
Bust Of A Woman Sculpture, Textured Bronze, Indonesia, Contemporary

Bust Of A Woman Sculpture, Textured Bronze, Indonesia, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Textured bronze sculpture of a bust sitting on a bronze base. The bust sits on a small bronze block which sits on a larger bronze block.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Textured Bronze Bust of a Woman Sculpture, Indonesia, Contemporary
Textured Bronze Bust of a Woman Sculpture, Indonesia, Contemporary

Textured Bronze Bust of a Woman Sculpture, Indonesia, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Textured bronze sculpture of a bust sitting on a bronze base in the style of Giacometti.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Elegant French Antique Plaster Bust Sculpture of Male Figure
Elegant French Antique Plaster Bust Sculpture of Male Figure

Elegant French Antique Plaster Bust Sculpture of Male Figure

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French plaster antique bust on a square pedestal base. A very elegant and decorative sculpture.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Statesman
19th Century Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Statesman

19th Century Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Statesman

Located in Shippensburg, PA

And naturally his hair is exquisitely textured and the garment is impeccably detailed. The bust is carved of a single solid massive bloack of Carrara marble and rests over its origi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble

18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on a Black Base, Around 1780
18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on a Black Base, Around 1780

18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on a Black Base, Around 1780

Located in Berlin, DE

This fantastic 18th century Baroque hand carved sandstone head of a Woman was made around 1780. It was probably part of a statue. Now it is sitting on a black wooden base. It is in...

Category

Antique 1780s French Baroque Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Grand Tour Bronze Head of a Youth on a Black Marble Base, Italy Circa 1890
Grand Tour Bronze Head of a Youth on a Black Marble Base, Italy Circa 1890

Grand Tour Bronze Head of a Youth on a Black Marble Base, Italy Circa 1890

Located in Stamford, CT

Bronze head of idealized youth or of a young god, perhaps Narcissus or Adonis, modeled after an ancient Roman original. With lovely patina, mounted on a black marble base. Grand Tour...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic White Carrara Marble Bust
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic White Carrara Marble Bust

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic White Carrara Marble Bust

Located in Casteren, NL

The bottom shows many chisel marks that are a silent display of the handwork involved in carving the piece. The bust stands on a base decorated with simple recessed panels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Bronze Bust of a Woman “Seule” by E. Villanis C1900
Antique Bronze Bust of a Woman “Seule” by E. Villanis C1900

Antique Bronze Bust of a Woman “Seule” by E. Villanis C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

The piece captures the serene expression of a woman, showcasing Villanis' signature style of delicate features and flowing hair. The bust is mounted on a marble base and is signed by...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Marble and Bronze Bust Young Maiden Sculpture Arts & Crafts
Art Nouveau Marble and Bronze Bust Young Maiden Sculpture Arts & Crafts

Art Nouveau Marble and Bronze Bust Young Maiden Sculpture Arts & Crafts

By Gustave van Vaerenbergh

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Marble & Bronze bust young Maiden Art Nouveau sculpture arts & crafts A French arts and craft bust signed on the base representing a young elegant woman wearing a hat Her face is ...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880
Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880

Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

A studded lozenge necklace with a gadrooned cabochon pendant hangs over her collarbones, extending down toward the base of the bust. Based on her attire, the subject of our cat iron ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Busts

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Paint and Gilt Bust of Margherita De Valois After Aristide Petrilli
Italian Paint and Gilt Bust of Margherita De Valois After Aristide Petrilli

Italian Paint and Gilt Bust of Margherita De Valois After Aristide Petrilli

By Aristide Petrilli

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The measurements below refer to the bust on the base. The measurements of the bust itself are W 12 in.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Two-Tone Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Beauty
Early 20th Century French Two-Tone Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Beauty

Early 20th Century French Two-Tone Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Beauty

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or desk with this antique, two-tone marble bust on flat base. Created in France circa 1920, the sculpture features a young woman looking to the side dressed in pre-2...

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of the Roman God Jupiter
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of the Roman God Jupiter

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of the Roman God Jupiter

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Italian bronze bust of Jupiter on integral socle base, sits on a polished marble plinth.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of Isabella of Aragon After Francesco de Laurana
19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of Isabella of Aragon After Francesco de Laurana

19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of Isabella of Aragon After Francesco de Laurana

By Francesco Laurana

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This superbly painted and gilt decorated renaissance style terracotta bust is based on a sculpture of a young woman often referred to as Isabella of Aragon by Francesco Laurana (Late...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy After Andrea Della Robbia
19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy After Andrea Della Robbia

19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy After Andrea Della Robbia

By Della Robbia

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This finely painted and gilt decorated renaissance style terracotta bust is based on a sculpture of a young boy bi Andrea Della Robbia (1439-1525.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Early 20th Century French Carved Marble Bust of Young Beauty Signed A. Gory
Early 20th Century French Carved Marble Bust of Young Beauty Signed A. Gory

Early 20th Century French Carved Marble Bust of Young Beauty Signed A. Gory

By Affortunato Gory

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1920, this two-piece white marble bust on a quartz base is a true representation of French elegance.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Quartz

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed R. Bernardi Praga
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed R. Bernardi Praga

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed R. Bernardi Praga

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the carved bust stands on an attached square base and depicts a young lady reading a book one hand holding her head.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

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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 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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    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.
  • 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.