$1,950
H 12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Black Poppyseed Capsule No 2 - contemporary, handcrafted, ceramic sculpture
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
poppy seed capsule as part of her exploration of the idea of ‘space.’ This natural form has a floral
Ceramic
Compression capsules de Carlsberg.
By César Baldaccini
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
sculptures depicting everything from chickens on roller skates to self-portraits of the artist. In his
Steel
$1,343
H 10.24 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Banquet III-Time Capsule Series-Resin Casting-British Awarded Artist-Conceptual
Located in London, GB
The sculpture, Banquet III - Time Capsule Project , is one of the pivotal pieces showcased in the
Metal
Phi Beta Red Kappa
By Burton Freund
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Project) as an illustrator and sculptor. These original wood sculptures are time capsules of the 1930's
Wood
Seed Capsule
By Astrid Dahl
Located in London, GB
Seed Capsule by Astrid Dahl, white earthenware, consolidated, wax finish, 2018. The photographic
Earthenware
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H 6.7 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Banquet IV-Time Capsule-ipod2008-Resin Casting-UK Awarded Conceptual Artist
Located in London, GB
The sculpture, Banquet IV - Time Capsule Project , is one of the pivotal pieces showcased in the
Metal, Wire
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H 13 in W 12 in D 12 in
Black Poppyseed Capsule No 1 - contemporary, handcrafted, ceramic sculpture
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
poppy seed capsule as part of her exploration of the idea of ‘space.’ This natural form has a floral
Ceramic
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H 4 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
20 mg (2022) by street artist Lace In The Moon, textile crochet yarn Rx capsule
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rx 20 mg pill capsule. Wall sculpture. ABOUT THE ARTIST The creative force and laborer of love
Yarn, Polyester, Wood
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H 4 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
Prozac (2022) by Lace In The Moon, pop art textile crochet yarn Rx capsule, pink
Located in Jersey City, NJ
sculpture of Rx 20 mg pill capsule. Wall sculpture. ABOUT THE ARTIST The creative force and laborer of
Yarn, Polyester, Wood
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H 15 in W 8 in D 8 in
Black Poppyseed Capsule No 3 - contemporary, handcrafted, ceramic sculpture
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
poppy seed capsule as part of her exploration of the idea of ‘space.’ This natural form has a floral
Ceramic
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H 2.37 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
César After the Party Compression of Corks and Capsules of Champagne Corks
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
, French sculpture and member of the "Nouveau Réalisme" movement, is best known for his use of compressed
Metal, Iron
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Amy Bowl
Located in Paris, FR
Bowl Amy all in porcelain, hand-glazed and sculpted. Porcelain with a mineral Finishing.
Porcelain
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features stain...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$258Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 6.3 in
Cabinet de Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bread Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Cabinet de Curiosités collection takes inspiration from the rooms of the same name which in the sixteenth century collected objects and subjects of various kinds. In this collect...
Porcelain
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
Iron
$750 / item
H 4 in Dm 16 in
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$15,000
H 22 in W 24 in D 16 in
Gleam - contemporary, hand-sculpted, cream, porcelain sculpture
By Susan Collett
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary sculptural indoor porcelain vessel was made by Susan Collett. The exquisite hand-built porcelain vessels of Susan Collett have garnered her international praise an...
Porcelain
$985,000
H 31.5 in W 37.88 in D 1.5 in
The Garden Near Cailhau By Achille Laugé
By Achille Laugé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Achille Laugé 1861-1944 French The Garden Near Cailhau Signed "A. Laugé 96" (lower left) Oil on canvas “Laugé’s art is one of great sensitivity and controlled reason; he is a mas...
Canvas, Oil
Time to Save
By Audrey Flack
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Time to Save From: 12 Photographs: 1973-1983, Plate 8 of 12 Dye transfer photograph, 1979 Signed in ink Edition: 50, this example an Artist's Proof (7/10) Printer: Guy Stricherz Pu...
Dye Transfer
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.
For nearly three decades, San Francisco–based Todd Hosfelt has curated against the grain — with a show on the legendary modernist Harry Bertoia the latest case in point.
Part of Alejandro Vega Beuvrin’s “Barricada” series, the work is a subversive tribute to the street smarts of citizen activists.
Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.
By working with lettering, neon and Pop imagery, Chryssa pioneered several postmodern themes at a time when most male artists detested commercial mediums.
KAWS art toys have developed an avid audience in recent decades, and as in any robust collectible market, counterfeiters have followed the mania. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.