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Ceramic Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, Choose one
Ceramic Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, Choose one

Ceramic Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, Choose one

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Purple Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, choose one
Ceramic Purple Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, choose one

Ceramic Purple Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, choose one

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Orange Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, choose one
Ceramic Orange Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, choose one

Ceramic Orange Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, choose one

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, choose one
Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, choose one

Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, choose one

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece
Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece

Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Fish Marine Head in ceramic, Ocean Lady, Handmade in Italy
Fish Marine Head in ceramic, Ocean Lady, Handmade in Italy

Fish Marine Head in ceramic, Ocean Lady, Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

creations. Ceramic is the base, double coocked for glazing itself and the colors, making it very resistant

Category

2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging with Colorful Fish

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful tile hand painted and glazed with exceptional wondering colorful school of fish on a

Category

20th Century Central Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Fish Pottery Piece by Dun Caoin
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Fish Pottery Piece by Dun Caoin

Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Fish Pottery Piece by Dun Caoin

By Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

detail presents a figure of a fish. Sculpted detail and eyes bring form on one side as clean pottery

Category

Vintage 1960s Irish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful 1960s ceramic fish money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Beautiful 1960s ceramic fish money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

Beautiful 1960s ceramic fish money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in München, DE

Beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic fish money box. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Fish subject
Fish subject

Fish subject

By Madoura, Pablo Picasso

Located in Paris, FR

Fish subject Ceramic, 1952 Edition : 500 Maker : Edition Picasso Catalog : [Ramié 139] H x W x D

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Marine Ceramic Centerpiece Lady. fish and coral. Ocean. Handmade in italy
Marine Ceramic Centerpiece Lady. fish and coral. Ocean. Handmade in italy

Marine Ceramic Centerpiece Lady. fish and coral. Ocean. Handmade in italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

creations. Ceramic is the base, double coocked for glazing itself and the colors, making it very resistant

Category

2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Green set of unique handcrafted fish handmade in Italy, ceramic, bespoke
Green set of unique handcrafted fish handmade in Italy, ceramic, bespoke

Green set of unique handcrafted fish handmade in Italy, ceramic, bespoke

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The fish is a unique representation in a modern way. The animals are gently painted with a may

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set handcrafted fish, handmade in Italy, ceramic and enamels, bespoke, RED
Set handcrafted fish, handmade in Italy, ceramic and enamels, bespoke, RED

Set handcrafted fish, handmade in Italy, ceramic and enamels, bespoke, RED

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The fish is a unique representation in a modern way. The animals are gently painted with a may

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Albert Thiry Animal Stoneware Ceramic Dish Plate with Fish Decoration Design
Albert Thiry Animal Stoneware Ceramic Dish Plate with Fish Decoration Design

Albert Thiry Animal Stoneware Ceramic Dish Plate with Fish Decoration Design

By Albert Thiry

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Albert Thiry Large animal stoneware ceramic plate by the French artist, circa 1950 Fish

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile on stand, c. 1900's
Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile on stand, c. 1900's

Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile on stand, c. 1900's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Traditional Chinese ceramic fish form roof tile terminal, glazed in green and marigold yellow &

Category

20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Mahogany

Greyhound with fish, Dog Ceramic centerpiece, silver collar, Handmade in Italy
Greyhound with fish, Dog Ceramic centerpiece, silver collar, Handmade in Italy

Greyhound with fish, Dog Ceramic centerpiece, silver collar, Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

second final cooking, is personally and carefully cured. The fish are dressed in strange, bizarre at

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sergio Bustamante Fish Boy Series Fantasy Figural Large Hand Painted Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante Fish Boy Series Fantasy Figural Large Hand Painted Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante Fish Boy Series Fantasy Figural Large Hand Painted Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Topeka, KS

world. This magnificent Sergio Bustamante “Fish Boy” series hand painted ceramic sculpture is just too

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Abstract Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta
Antique Abstract Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta

Antique Abstract Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta

Located in Wembley, GB

Glass Figure. Antique Decorative Fish Crystal VICKE LINDSTRAND Sculpture, Minimal Glass, Kosta Height 22

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Danish Modern Glazed Ceramic Fish Money Bank by Richard Manz - Knabstrup, 1970s
Danish Modern Glazed Ceramic Fish Money Bank by Richard Manz - Knabstrup, 1970s

Danish Modern Glazed Ceramic Fish Money Bank by Richard Manz - Knabstrup, 1970s

By Richard Manz

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Sculptural money bank I the shape of a fish. Blue/purple main glazes with hand-applied magenta, ble

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Naturalistic Coral with fish, Coral Man, Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy
Naturalistic Coral with fish, Coral Man, Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy

Naturalistic Coral with fish, Coral Man, Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta

Large Ceramic Plate in the Shape of a Yellow Fish, Italy, 1970
Large Ceramic Plate in the Shape of a Yellow Fish, Italy, 1970

Large Ceramic Plate in the Shape of a Yellow Fish, Italy, 1970

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large ceramic plate in the shape of a yellow fish, Italy, 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Fish Head, Lady with marine hat. Ceramic centerpiece sculpted. Handmade in Italy
Fish Head, Lady with marine hat. Ceramic centerpiece sculpted. Handmade in Italy

Fish Head, Lady with marine hat. Ceramic centerpiece sculpted. Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

creations. Ceramic is the base, double coocked for glazing itself and the colors, making it very resistant

Category

2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

A set of 5 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic. centerpiece. bespoke
A set of 5 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic. centerpiece. bespoke

A set of 5 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic. centerpiece. bespoke

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Déco French Glazed Porcelain Fish Sculpture 'Poisson de Chine' by Sandoz
Art Déco French Glazed Porcelain Fish Sculpture 'Poisson de Chine' by Sandoz

Art Déco French Glazed Porcelain Fish Sculpture 'Poisson de Chine' by Sandoz

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Theodore Haviland

Located in North Miami, FL

1910s Art Déco glazed porcelain fish sculpture 'Poisson de Chine' by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Fish and coral Head. Ocean Lady. Ceramic centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, no mold
Fish and coral Head. Ocean Lady. Ceramic centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, no mold

Fish and coral Head. Ocean Lady. Ceramic centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, no mold

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

creations. Ceramic is the base, double coocked for glazing itself and the colors, making it very resistant

Category

2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Unique Piece of Art Ceramic Monster Fish Made by Artist Tjen Tjauw-Soe
Unique Piece of Art Ceramic Monster Fish Made by Artist Tjen Tjauw-Soe

Unique Piece of Art Ceramic Monster Fish Made by Artist Tjen Tjauw-Soe

Located in Doornspijk, NL

animals, of which this is a very good example. This moulded ceramic sculpture has a very special

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen
"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen

"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen

By Just Andersen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Joyful and full of energy, this rare -- possibly unique -- sculpture by Just Andersen depicts a

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A set of unique fish handmade in Italy, ceramic. bespoke. red white gold
A set of unique fish handmade in Italy, ceramic. bespoke. red white gold

A set of unique fish handmade in Italy, ceramic. bespoke. red white gold

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A set of 4 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic, bespoke centerpiece, art
A set of 4 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic, bespoke centerpiece, art

A set of 4 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic, bespoke centerpiece, art

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Glazed White Terracotta Fish
Vintage Coastal Glazed White Terracotta Fish

Vintage Coastal Glazed White Terracotta Fish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring coastal charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Glazed White Terracotta Fish

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Lamp Base, South Seas Half-Nude Male with Fish
Art Deco Lamp Base, South Seas Half-Nude Male with Fish

Art Deco Lamp Base, South Seas Half-Nude Male with Fish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely rare, this very fine ceramic figure of a half-nude Pacific Islander or Hawaiian male

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug
19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug

19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique English majolica glazed ceramic gurgling fish pitcher or glug jug, circa 1880

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Fish in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in brown shades

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bicauda Mermaid with Shell on Rock and Mythological Fish
Bicauda Mermaid with Shell on Rock and Mythological Fish

Bicauda Mermaid with Shell on Rock and Mythological Fish

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Le Bertetti Sculpture depicting a bicaudate mermaid by Le Bertetti, 1920s-1930s. Model no. 40

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics. 1980s. In

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny

Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny

By Bob Matheny

Located in San Diego, CA

koi (smaller and larger) appear as a ceramic koi sculpture floats on the left side. A ceramic koi

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Larger than Life Figural Fish Lamp by E. Pattarino for Marbro
Larger than Life Figural Fish Lamp by E. Pattarino for Marbro

Larger than Life Figural Fish Lamp by E. Pattarino for Marbro

By Eugenio Pattarino

Located in Antwerp, BE

Spectacular glazed Ceramic Sunfish by Professore Eugenio Pattarino for Marbro. The iridescent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italy Majolica sculpted fish attributed to Eugenio Pattarino mid century Gambino
Italy Majolica sculpted fish attributed to Eugenio Pattarino mid century Gambino

Italy Majolica sculpted fish attributed to Eugenio Pattarino mid century Gambino

By Eugenio Pattarino

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Spectacular modeled fish sculpture with majolica glaze in muilticolors similar to Eugenio Pattarino

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Fish Sujet Poisson Madoura Ceramics Limited Edition Pitcher AR 139
Pablo Picasso Fish Sujet Poisson Madoura Ceramics Limited Edition Pitcher AR 139

Pablo Picasso Fish Sujet Poisson Madoura Ceramics Limited Edition Pitcher AR 139

By Pablo Picasso, Madoura

Located in Palm Beach, FL

ewer is a fine example of his ceramic art. This fish sculpture is an limited edition ceramic, an

Category

Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim 7 Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim 7 Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim 7 Fish in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique stim 7 fish in glazed ceramics. 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Fish Motif Tile Mosaic Wall Hanging, Unique 21st Century
Hand-Painted Fish Motif Tile Mosaic Wall Hanging, Unique 21st Century

Hand-Painted Fish Motif Tile Mosaic Wall Hanging, Unique 21st Century

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

One of a kind wood wall hanging, artistically imbedded with beautiful vintage hand painted fish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Two Fish Sculptures in Cobalt Blue Ceramic and White Porcelain
Two Fish Sculptures in Cobalt Blue Ceramic and White Porcelain

Two Fish Sculptures in Cobalt Blue Ceramic and White Porcelain

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern ceramic and porcelain fish Figures in cobalt blue and white. Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Sculpture by Ivo De Santis
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Sculpture by Ivo De Santis

Mid-Century Modern Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Sculpture by Ivo De Santis

By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

Italian glazed ceramic fish sculpture by the eccentric ceramics genius Ivo De Santis for his Gli

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Ceramic Fish Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ceramic fish sculptures is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct ceramic fish sculptures — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 44 antique and vintage ceramic fish sculptures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of ceramic fish sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Ceramic fish sculptures made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large ceramic fish sculptures can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller ceramic fish sculptures available at 1stDibs — each spanning 2.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Bitossi, Jeremy Fish and Superego Editions each produced beautiful ceramic fish sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Ceramic Fish Sculptures?

Ceramic fish sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $829, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $7,200.

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 Fish Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between ceramics and sculpture comes down to their purpose and materials. Made out of clay, ceramics are usually functional arts, meaning they serve a purpose beyond mere decoration. Examples include vases, bowls and drinkware. Sculpture is fine art. Sculptors use a wide range of materials, such as stone, wood, clay and plaster, to produce three-dimensional pieces that communicate messages, express thoughts and emotions or tell stories. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of ceramics and sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay is composition. Sculpture clay usually involves synthetic polymers that make it easy to work into highly complex shapes. Although there are various types of ceramic clay, it generally is a mix of kaolin and ball clay, which are less flexible and stretchy. Due to its properties, it can be formed into more basic shapes. Find a variety of ceramics and sculptures on 1stDibs.