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Dora De Larios California Design Pottery Ceramic Bird Owl Figurine Sculpture
Dora De Larios California Design Pottery Ceramic Bird Owl Figurine Sculpture

Dora De Larios California Design Pottery Ceramic Bird Owl Figurine Sculpture

By Dora De Larios

Located in San Diego, CA

We are offering a great hand made California Design ceramic/pottery bird owl sculpture figurine by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Huge L. Hjorth Horse Figurine by Gertrud Kudielka Danish Midcentury Ceramic
Huge L. Hjorth Horse Figurine by Gertrud Kudielka Danish Midcentury Ceramic

Huge L. Hjorth Horse Figurine by Gertrud Kudielka Danish Midcentury Ceramic

By Gertrud Kudielka, Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

(1896-1984) and manufactured by L. Hjorth ceramic workshop on the island Bornholm, Denmark The figurine

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Copenhagen Porcelain B & G Koala Bear Figurine in Ceramic
Copenhagen Porcelain B & G Koala Bear Figurine in Ceramic

Copenhagen Porcelain B & G Koala Bear Figurine in Ceramic

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

Copenhagen porcelain B & G Koala bear figurine in ceramic. Annual Figurine of the year 1993

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1950's Ceramic Black Bull Figurine with White Horns, a Pair
1950's Ceramic Black Bull Figurine with White Horns, a Pair

1950's Ceramic Black Bull Figurine with White Horns, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

An exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern figurines of two black bulls with white horns made of

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bengt Wall, Sweden. Figurine of a Bali girl. Raw and glazed ceramic
Bengt Wall, Sweden. Figurine of a Bali girl. Raw and glazed ceramic

Bengt Wall, Sweden. Figurine of a Bali girl. Raw and glazed ceramic

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bengt Wall, Sweden. Figurine of a Bali girl in raw and glazed ceramic with gold decoration. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Animal Birds Figurine 1930
Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Animal Birds Figurine 1930

Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Animal Birds Figurine 1930

By Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Guido Cacciapuoti Italian Art Deco large ceramic animal figurine Depiction: Two parrots on a tree

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

German Art Deco Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture Figurine After Franz Marc
German Art Deco Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture Figurine After Franz Marc

German Art Deco Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture Figurine After Franz Marc

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

An outstanding Art Deco ceramic horse sculpture inspired by the painting "The Red Horses IV" as

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

"Caress of Water" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
"Caress of Water" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson

"Caress of Water" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

receding like the churning tides. Ceramic figurines, serveware, and objets d'art merge and fuse into waves

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue
Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue

Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale majestic white Italian horse head bust. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It most likely dates to the later part of the 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s
A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s

A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s

By Henrik Allert, Pentik

Located in Helsinki, FI

grouses, 2 bears, a ram and an egg. Henrik Allert is a Swedish ceramic artist and sculptor renowned for

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2
Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2

Mid-Century Large Scale Chinese Foo Dog Ceramic Pottery Figurines - Set of 2

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a set of large scale mid-century Chinese Export foo dog figurines. One has a paw on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon
Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke, Edo period, ceramic, celadon glaze This ceramic piece

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Celadon

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Whispers from the Pond - Curated Set of 6 Artisan Duck Figurines Ceramic & Wood
Whispers from the Pond - Curated Set of 6 Artisan Duck Figurines Ceramic & Wood

Whispers from the Pond - Curated Set of 6 Artisan Duck Figurines Ceramic & Wood

Located in Bochum, NRW

🦆 Curated Collection of Artisanal Duck Figurines – Ceramic, Wood & Wicker (Set of 6) A poetic

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wicker, Wood, Glass

Pheasants Guido Cacciapuoti Art Deco Italian Animal Figurine Porcelain Ceramic
Pheasants Guido Cacciapuoti Art Deco Italian Animal Figurine Porcelain Ceramic

Pheasants Guido Cacciapuoti Art Deco Italian Animal Figurine Porcelain Ceramic

By Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Brescia, IT

"Pheasants" Figure Guido Cacciapuoti Italy, 1920 White Porcelain with Gold leaf Perfect Condiction No chips. No cracks.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Ceramic horse figurine with light green glaze.
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Ceramic horse figurine with light green glaze.

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Ceramic horse figurine with light green glaze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg. Horse figurine in glazed stoneware with light green

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze
Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

By Frankoma Pottery

Located in Bochum, NRW

A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Blu Owl Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blu Owl Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blu Owl Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A refined owl figurine from the Rimini Blu collection, shaped in refractory white clay with a

Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Talismano Anthropomorphic Figurine by Aldo Londi
Talismano Anthropomorphic Figurine by Aldo Londi

Talismano Anthropomorphic Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Anthropomorphic figurine from the Riedizioni archivio storico collection, featuring subtle incision

Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized elephant figurine features a unique cast form from the Rimini Blu series

Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Hedgehog Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blue Hedgehog Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blue Hedgehog Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This figurine features a distinctive hedgehog shape crafted using press-molded refractory white

Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Hen Figurine by Aldo Londi
Silver Hen Figurine by Aldo Londi

Silver Hen Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This limited edition figurine captures the form of a hen using a red clay mold, finished with a

Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Figurine "Dancing Woman" by Karl Hagenauer
Figurine "Dancing Woman" by Karl Hagenauer

Figurine "Dancing Woman" by Karl Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass figurine showing an African dancing woman. Manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a sitting cat created using a

Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi
Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi

Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Boletto blue pig figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a mold-made refractory white clay

Category

2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical German White Bisque Figurines; a pair.
Neoclassical German White Bisque Figurines; a pair.

Neoclassical German White Bisque Figurines; a pair.

Located in Malibu, CA

Neoclassical Parian porcelain bisque figurines. A pair consisting of a female muse & a draped Roman

Category

20th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Porcelain Quail Bird Figurine by B. Jackson
Vintage Porcelain Quail Bird Figurine by B. Jackson

Vintage Porcelain Quail Bird Figurine by B. Jackson

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Porcelain Quail Bird Figurine by B. Jackson, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

cultures. This ceramic pair is painted and glazed in vibrant greens, yellows, and whites, and the pair has

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Aluminia Children's Aid Day Figurine "Henrik", 1954
Aluminia Children's Aid Day Figurine "Henrik", 1954

Aluminia Children's Aid Day Figurine "Henrik", 1954

Located in København, Copenhagen

Aluminia children's aid day figurine "Henrik". 1954. Measures H 15.5 x D 7.5. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Collectors Country Man with Dog Figurine
Collectors Country Man with Dog Figurine

Collectors Country Man with Dog Figurine

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely collectors country man with his dog. We have cleaned this product. Dimensions: 21 W x 17 D x 35 H cm Please view our pictures ...

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Figurine of a Woman, Jihokera Bechyne Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Figurine of a Woman, Jihokera Bechyne Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Figurine of a Woman, Jihokera Bechyne Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Jihokera

Located in Żory, PL

This figurine of a woman was made by Jihokera Bechyne in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The figurine

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lladro Porcelain Couple Figurine "Amor Et Desirerium"
Lladro Porcelain Couple Figurine "Amor Et Desirerium"

Lladro Porcelain Couple Figurine "Amor Et Desirerium"

By Lladro, Ernest Massuet

Located in Norwood, NJ

Lladro porcelain sculpture Amor et Desirerium sculpted by Ernest Massuet for Lladro. Translated to Love and Desire, porcelain figure in matte and glazed finish. Two lives merge into ...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Collectors the Leonardo Collection ‘The Shepherd’ Figurine
Collectors the Leonardo Collection ‘The Shepherd’ Figurine

Collectors the Leonardo Collection ‘The Shepherd’ Figurine

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely collectors figurine by The Leonardo Collection

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ornate Vintage Figurine Lady with Flowers, Dresden, Germany
Ornate Vintage Figurine Lady with Flowers, Dresden, Germany

Ornate Vintage Figurine Lady with Flowers, Dresden, Germany

Located in Bastogne, BE

Porcelain hand painted figurine of a young girl with a bouquet of flowers. Skillfully traced

Category

Vintage 1970s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Antique Staffordshire Spill Figurine
Mid 19th Century Antique Staffordshire Spill Figurine

Mid 19th Century Antique Staffordshire Spill Figurine

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Staffordshire Spill figure. A beautiful English traditional accent! Start a collection .

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Scottish Couple Figurine
Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Scottish Couple Figurine

Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Scottish Couple Figurine

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A Scottish couple. Great colors and texture.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Esther Hunt "Jonquil" Chalkware Bust c.1917
Esther Hunt "Jonquil" Chalkware Bust c.1917

Esther Hunt "Jonquil" Chalkware Bust c.1917

Located in San Francisco, CA

, postcards, and colored ceramic figurines. She also did portraits of children in France, beach scenes at

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Art Deco Porcelain Female Figurine Made in Germany Numbered
Art Deco Porcelain Female Figurine Made in Germany Numbered

Art Deco Porcelain Female Figurine Made in Germany Numbered

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco Porcelain Floral Dancing Female Figurine Made In Germany. Numbered 3944. Measures 7.5

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Children Statues Figurines by Cortendorf Vintage German, 1960s
Children Statues Figurines by Cortendorf Vintage German, 1960s

Children Statues Figurines by Cortendorf Vintage German, 1960s

By Cortendorf

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A collection of 1960s Children figurines made by Cortendorf, Germany. A nice addition to any room

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Set of 3 American Studio Pottery Cat Figurines
Vintage Set of 3 American Studio Pottery Cat Figurines

Vintage Set of 3 American Studio Pottery Cat Figurines

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 3 vintage ceramic or pottery sculptures depicts cats engaged in various activities - one

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Tang Dynasty Style Rocking Horse Drip Glaze Figurine
Vintage Tang Dynasty Style Rocking Horse Drip Glaze Figurine

Vintage Tang Dynasty Style Rocking Horse Drip Glaze Figurine

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A beautiful vintage Tang Dynasty–style rocking horse figurine, crafted in the 1970s with a stunning

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920
Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920

Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

, postcards, and colored ceramic figurines. She also did portraits of children in France, beach scenes at

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992
Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992

Lomonosov Porcelain Grouse Bird Figurine, Handpainted, 1986-1992

By Lomonosov

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming standing grouse bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted

Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Lomonosov Porcelain Tiger Kitten Figurine, Hand-painted 1986-1992
Lomonosov Porcelain Tiger Kitten Figurine, Hand-painted 1986-1992

Lomonosov Porcelain Tiger Kitten Figurine, Hand-painted 1986-1992

By Lomonosov

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra attention to cat's face and ears. The piece is

Category

20th Century Russian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Two Danish Modern Bear Musician Figurines
Set of Two Danish Modern Bear Musician Figurines

Set of Two Danish Modern Bear Musician Figurines

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Pair of Danish Modern bear musician figurines by L. Horth for Royal Copenhagen. Priced as a set of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Henriot Quimper France Faience Girl Figurine Bell
Vintage Henriot Quimper France Faience Girl Figurine Bell

Vintage Henriot Quimper France Faience Girl Figurine Bell

By Henriot Quimper, Quimper Faience Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Henriot Quimper faience girl figurine that can be used as a bell is hand painted with

Category

20th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Pottery, Ceramic

Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery
Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery

Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare, unusual ceramic elephant figurine features semi-matte burnt orange and espresso brown glaze

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise and light blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Woman With Dog Figurine
Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Woman With Dog Figurine

Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Woman With Dog Figurine

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Nice piece of staffordshire. Lady with dog. Made in the Mid 19th Century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Ceramic Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ceramic figurines is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique ceramic figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are 807 antique and vintage ceramic figurines for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Ceramic figurines have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Ceramic figurines bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many ceramic figurines are appealing in their simplicity, but Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon and Josef Lorenzl produced popular ceramic figurines that are worth a look.

How Much are Ceramic Figurines?

Ceramic figurines can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $961, while the lowest priced sells for $18 and the highest can go for as much as $44,000.

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 Ceramic Figurines
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term ceramic is a generic term that refers to something that is made of clay and solidified through heat. Porcelain falls under the ceramic umbrella, but it incorporates kaolin as an ingredient, creating a white clay. To determine if a figurine is porcelain or stoneware or earthenware, it’s best to examine it. Porcelain is somewhat translucent with a glasslike surface where there is no glaze. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines is the materials used to produce them. Porcelain is a delicate white material, while ceramic tends to be heavier and varies in color depending on the type of clay used to produce it. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage figurines on 1stDibs.