Find many varieties of an authentic carved marble bust available at 1stDibs. A carved marble bust — often made from
stone,
marble and
carrara marble — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a carved marble bust, we have 393 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the carved marble bust you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved marble bust, designed in the
Neoclassical,
Louis XVI or
Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made carved marble bust has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Affortunato Gory,
Adolfo Cipriani and
Guglielmo Pugi are consistently popular.
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.