18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Scallop Shell & Pearl
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
The Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell is hand-pulled from the banks of the James River.
Gold Leaf
Fossils scallops and oyster (gigantic pecten restitutensis) on wooden stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Aesthetic combination of scallops shell fossils, called gigantopecten restitutensis, and an oyster, this is a nice collection and decoration piece on its black wooden stand.
Limestone
18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell and Pearls
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
The Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell is hand-pulled from the banks of the James River.
Gold Leaf
Natural fossil of pecten shell, on wooden stand and brass stick
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This piece of fossil shell, named "pecten" or scallop, was found in Lubéron, south of france, and prepaired in our workshop in Marseille.
Limestone
Fossil Scallop Shell Bed from France, 20 Million Years Old
Located in London, GB
Pectens are a family of bivalve, or molluscs including the scallop and closely related to the clam and oyster. These beautifully preserved Prehistoric Scallops has been artistically ...
Limestone
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H 32.29 in W 53.15 in D 35.04 in
Oval Swedish Baroque Table / Center table. Oak with Fossil Limestone Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
The oval limestone top contains pre-historic fossils in its surface. Scalloped skirt with one drawer to the front resting on baluster-shaped baroque legs joined by oval stretcher.
Limestone
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H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Fossils scallops (giganto pecten restitutensis) on custom wooden stand
By Palette Prints
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
ensemble soclé de gigantopecten restitutensis miocene -18 millions d année Lacoste LUBERON FRANCE
Limestone, Other
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H 10.63 in W 16.54 in D 6.89 in
Fossils scallops (giganto pecten) with megalodon tooth on lacquered wooden stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
These authentics pecten / scallops shells and megalodon tooth (an extinct prehistoric shark, that could measure up to 20 meters long !)
Stone
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H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Giganto Pecten Restitutensis, Natural Fossil shell scallop on matrix
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This natural fossil shell (Gigantopecten Restitutensis) is from Lubéron, in the south of France. These kind of shells were alive 20 millions years ago, when actual hills were an ocea...
Sandstone
Natural fossil of pecten shell / scallop, on custom wooden stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This piece of fossil shell, named "pecten" or scallop, was found in Lubéron, south of france, and prepaired in our workshop in Marseille.
Limestone
Limestone Fossil Specimen Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Coffee table from the estate of a former Museum of Modern Art director. Many scallop-like fossils decorate this piece. Base possible or in the style of Luther Conover who sometimes...
Limestone, Steel
$750
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an ab...
Coral
$23,689Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$494Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 26 in W 22 in D 3 in
Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.
Shell
$1,900 / set
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in
Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns
Located in Warrenton, OR
Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns. Comes with a second, tiny (1.25 x 1 x .5) ammonite, further demonstrating the size of this one. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs...
Shell, Organic Material
$15,000
H 13.19 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz
$950Sale Price|36% Off
H 6 in W 11 in D 10 in
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only) Beach Decor . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** A stu...
Coral
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkling Purple and Pink Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Colorful Quartz and sparkly Pink Druzy ▫️ Description Nature spared no effort in creating this Pink Amethyst geode—a specimen with spectacular aesthet...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Gorgeous XL Gallery-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Extraordinary Pink Amethyst Geode with Rare Pink Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description A specimen that turns heads with its beauty, this once-in-a-lifetime Pink Amethyst geode offers top,...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$2,293
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 3.75 in
Fossil Starfish (sp. petraster) from Morocco, Ordovician. On custom stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This complete fossil starfish from Erfoud, Morocco, is from the specie petraster (extinct now). It was alive during the Ordivician geologic era (around 485 to 443 million years ago)....
Stone, Steel
$10,503
H 56.7 in W 63.39 in D 19.3 in
Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with wooden frames containing flowers decorated ceramic tiles, and larger central frames containing fashion prints, Italy 1950s
Brass
Huge early 20th century Wicker mill basket
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking extremely large early 20th century wicker mill basket. Great condition and sturdy. It is slightly leaning to one side but all part of the character and charm....
Wicker
Natural Clamshell Sculpture by Joseph Malekan, 20th Century, USA
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, some crystal quartz accents. Great natural object of art for dis...
Coral
Large Teak Wood Root Hand-Carved Organic Sculpture Sphere
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Impressive organic teak wood root shaped into a sphere sculpture. This large heavy natural teak root sculpture sphere has been hand-carved from reclaimed natural teak wood root sphe...
Teak
Genuine Polished Malachite with Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice (5.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous, colorful doubly polished Malachite and Chrysocolla slice from the Congo. Boasting intricate and artistic textures consisting of well-defined, thick, concentric an...
Malachite
$1,630
H 20.1 in W 13.8 in D 11.8 in
Gorgeous Pink Amethyst Geode Portal with Rose Druzy on Botryoidal Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Extraordinary Pink Amethyst Geode with Rare Pink Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description A specimen that turns heads with its beauty, this once-in-a-lifetime Pink Amethyst Portal offers top...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$575,000
H 4.53 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline on Lepidolite Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 11.5 cm tall x 12 cm wide Large "rocket-like" crystals burst forth from a lavender lepidolite matrix...
Other
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.
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