What is the difference between ceramics and sculpture?

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.

What is the difference between sculpture and ceramics?

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.

What is the difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay?

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.

Hanging Ceramic Sculptures

Asian Ceramic Tile

Metal Flower Sculptures

Hand Painted Tile Wall

Asian Wall Hanging

Large Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$5,440~~

Large Persian Tile Wall Hanging

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

One of a kind wall hanging professionally made of solid steel frame ,imbedded with beautiful

Category

Early 2000s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$1,600~~

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful set of nine tiles made of hand painted and glazed ceramic, embedded in professionally

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$950~~

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful set of nine tiles made of hand painted and glazed ceramic, embedded in professionally

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$1,500~~

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful set of nine tiles made of hand painted and glazed ceramic, embedded in professionally

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

French Wall hanging tile tableau by Roger Capron, 1960s

Sold|~~$945~~

French Wall hanging tile tableau by Roger Capron, 1960s

By Roger Capron

Located in Delft, NL

French Wall hanging tile tableau by Roger Capron, 1960s A wall hanging tile tableau with three

Category

Mid-20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Vintage Set of Persian Tile Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful set of six tiles made of hand painted and glazed ceramic tiles embedded in custom made

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Plywood

Handmade Woven Wall Hanging Textile Art, circa 1960s

Sold|~~$1,575~~

Handmade Woven Wall Hanging Textile Art, circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Artist made woven wall hanging of attached panels with oversized ceramic beads on a driftwood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wool, Driftwood

Italian Midcentury Majolica Hanging Mask of Bacchus by Professor Pattarino

Sold|~~$725~~

Italian Midcentury Majolica Hanging Mask of Bacchus by Professor Pattarino

By Eugenio Pattarino

Located in Rochester, NY

marble artworks. Around the late 1930s he launched a ceramic workshop with his son Ranieri, called

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Vintage Hand Painted Set of Six Tiles Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$2,200~~

Vintage Hand Painted Set of Six Tiles Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional tile wall hanging viewing players one horses playing to old game of polo, on a

Category

20th Century Asian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Harris Strong Rare Vintage Midcentury Wall Hanging Tile Set

Sold|~~$2,975~~

Harris Strong Rare Vintage Midcentury Wall Hanging Tile Set

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional tile set made of hand painted ceramic tiles. 18 tiles mounted on solid wood describing

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Rare Vallauris Tile Wall Hanging Tableau with Flowers France 1960s

Sold|~~$1,153~~

Rare Vallauris Tile Wall Hanging Tableau with Flowers France 1960s

By Roger Capron, Vallauris

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vallauris wall mounted decoration tiles handcrafted and signed. Beautiful decor of summer flowers glazed tiles in bright colors orange, yellow, blue, gray and red, all signed by Vall...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

19th c. Large Spanish Green Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl with Hanging Iron and Stand

Sold|~~$3,800~~

19th c. Large Spanish Green Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl with Hanging Iron and Stand

Located in Wichita, KS

ceramic bowl with a rim. The origins are the Spanish Moresque. Named Fajalauza after the Nasri door of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Harris Strong Framed Tile

Sold|~~$390~~

Harris Strong Framed Tile

By Harris Strong

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Harris Strong original framed tile, ceramic hanging wall sculpture possibly from the late 1950s but

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hanging Ceramic Medallions

Sold|~~$725~~

Hanging Ceramic Medallions

Located in New York, NY

Wall decoration of ceramic medallions attached with leather strips, produced c. 1980 and signed

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Ceramic "Eye" Hanging Wall Sculpture

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Ceramic "Eye" Hanging Wall Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic and optically alluring ceramic "eye" sculpture. This unusual ceramic piece has rings of

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Abstract Sculptures

Art Deco Ceramic Circular Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$953~~

Art Deco Ceramic Circular Wall Hanging

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A delightful Art Deco ceramic circular wall hanging, nicely modelled as a kneeling young maiden in

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Black Ceramic Wall Hanging by Ben Medansky

Sold|~~$2,000~~

Black Ceramic Wall Hanging by Ben Medansky

By Ben Medansky

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a one of a kind ceramic sculpture by renowned Los-Angeles artist, Ben Medansky, whose work

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Robert SperryWhite Crackle Hanging Slab, 1977

Sold|~~$4,500~~

White Crackle Hanging Slab

By Robert Sperry

Located in Renton, WA

An excellent white crackle abstract hanging slab tray. He placed two relief orbs of silver luster

Category

Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brent Bennett Ceramic Wall Hanging

Sold|~~$975~~

Brent Bennett Ceramic Wall Hanging

By Brent Bennett

Located in San Diego, CA

Studio Ceramic Wall Hanging by Brent Bennett. 21" square. Made in California circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Bethany KrullPorcelain Wall Hanging “Hedgehog Baby” by Bethany Krull, 2010

Sold|~~$600~~

Porcelain Wall Hanging “Hedgehog Baby” by Bethany Krull

By Bethany Krull

Located in Buffalo, NY

Krull. The sculpture was cast in porcelain in multiple parts and meticulously assembled from molds of an

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Raul Coronel 'Calypso' Framed Ceramic Wall Hanging 1960's

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Raul Coronel 'Calypso' Framed Ceramic Wall Hanging 1960's

By Raul Coronel

Located in Berkeley, CA

Beautiful ceramic wall hanging designed by Raul Coronel featuring 2 female figures tilted 'Calypso

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood, Fabric

Hanging Ceramic Monkey Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,100~~

Hanging Ceramic Monkey Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, playful ceramic monkey sculpture which hangs from a rope. Stamped MADE IN FRANCE on bottom.

Category

20th Century French Ceramics

Vintage Finnish Kalevala Jewelry Pottery Wall Hanging by Maija-Liisa Vasenius

Sold|~~$356~~

Vintage Finnish Kalevala Jewelry Pottery Wall Hanging by Maija-Liisa Vasenius

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Gorgeous Kalevala Koru pieced pottery wall hanging from Finland, designed by Maija-Liisa Vasenius

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Doublesided Ceramic Hanging Sculpture, 1960s

Sold|~~$750~~

Doublesided Ceramic Hanging Sculpture, 1960s

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Unusual figurative sculpture viewed from both sides. Interesting combination of beads and bells.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Ceramic Stoneware Wall Sculpture "Amoureax" by Keavy Murphree, 2022

Sold|~~$1,350~~

Ceramic Stoneware Wall Sculpture "Amoureax" by Keavy Murphree, 2022

By Keavy Murphree

Located in Nashville, TN

One of a kind, hand built ceramic stoneware wall hanging sculpture by Keavy Murphree. It's hand

Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic

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Hanging Ceramic Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of hanging ceramic sculptures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct hanging ceramic sculptures — often made from ceramic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 44 antique and vintage hanging ceramic sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Hanging ceramic sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of hanging ceramic sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern hanging ceramic sculptures are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made hanging ceramic sculptures over the years, but those made by Joseph Malekan, Jitka Forejtova and Alvino Bagni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Hanging Ceramic Sculptures?

Prices for hanging ceramic sculptures start at $150 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $1,568.

Questions About Hanging Ceramic Sculptures

What is the difference between ceramics and sculpture?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between sculpture and ceramics?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay?
1 Answer
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.