French Macramé Hanging Planter with Gourd Vessel, 1970s macrame
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined example of French artisanal design from the 1970s, this sculptural hanging planter embodies the naturalist and bohemian spirit of the era. Hand-knotted in richly textured ...
Natural Fiber
Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old British Made Vintage Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and a beautiful vintage patina, ideal as an art piece or shelf model. The item dates to circa 1970s wh...
Metal
Whimsical Set of Large Skeleton Decorative Antique Iron Keys
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of Large Skeleton Decorative Antique Iron Keys circ a 1930's. , solid iron .
Iron
20th Century Italian Alabaster Discus Thrower Figure
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 20th century Italian alabaster sculpture depicts the classical Discus Thrower in a moment of poised concentration, drawing inspiration from ancient Greco-Roman athletic...
Alabaster
Dynamic Sculpture EVA by Otto Monestier, 1972
By Otto Monestier
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This dynamic woman torso sculpture EVA is made of 55 different sized chromed plastic discs that spin on a central metal axis. Each disc can be individually moved to form a completely...
Metal
Antique Iron Penny-Farthing Bicycle Sculpture with Working Pedals
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This antique iron sculpture is modeled after a classic big wheel (penny-farthing) bicycle, executed with impressive mechanical and material detail. Constructed entirely of iron, the ...
Iron
Luigi Barolo for Baleri Italia (1992) Corrugated "Cartoons" Screen
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
Located in Round Top, TX
This is the "Cartoons" free-standing corrugated cardboard room screen with cast aluminum structural framing with protective rubber capping to the top and bottom of this piece. Desig...
Aluminum
Nickel and Brass Minotauro Floor Hanger by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Nickel and Brass Minotauro Floor Hanger by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 61 x D 25 x H 145 cm Materials: Cast metal and carbon steel, painted or nickel-plated. Finishes: Polished Cast Br...
Metal
1970s Large Steel Spray Sculpture attributed to Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
A great example of a late 1970’s Harry Bertoia style Spray sculpture. Provenance from Newman hire company London who aquired it in the early 1980’s. Steel rods a few with minor bends...
Steel
Rare Large 19th-Century French Walnut Articulated Artist’s Mannequin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Exceptionally rare large 19th-century French articulated artist’s mannequin, finely carved in walnut with fully functioning joints and a beautifully matured patina. Particularly stri...
Walnut
1960s Tin Mexican Folk Art Mask Vintage Mid-Century Face w/ Nose Ring
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful and more uncommon Mexican folk art mask design. It is stamped, MEXICO on hang tab.
Tin
Prime Walnut, Any Leather Rings Only by Eternal Creek
Located in Geneve, CH
Prime Walnut, Any Leather Handles Only by Eternal Creek Dimensions: D 24 x H 3.2 cm Materials: Wood: Prime Walnut / Black Ash / Light Ash Leather: Shadow Black / Saddle Brown / Lond...
Leather, Wood
Prime Walnut, Any Leather Handles Only by Eternal Creek
Located in Geneve, CH
Prime Walnut, Any Leather Handles Only by Eternal Creek Dimensions: D 3 x H 13 cm Materials: Wood: Prime Walnut / Black Ash / Light Ash Leather: Shadow Black / Saddle Brown / London...
Wood, Leather
Prime Walnut, Any Leather Sack Leather Kettlebell by Eternal Creek
Located in Geneve, CH
Prime Walnut, Any Leather Sack Leather Kettlebell by Eternal Creek Dimensions: W 20 x D 26 x H 30 cm Materials: Wood: Prime Walnut / Black Ash / Light Ash Leather: Shadow Black / Sa...
Metal
1950s French Metal Wire Salad Basket - Decorative & industrial chic
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare and striking 1950s French salad basket crafted from metal wire with a spherical articulated structure and charming foot-shaped handles. Graphic and sculptural, it transcends i...
Wire
Rare Oversized Puzzle Sculpture by Sori Yanagi - 1970
By Sori Yanagi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Rare Sori Yanagi 3-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...
Wood
The Chariot, A Sculpture of Wood and Steel by Dave Root, 2019
Located in Kansas City, MO
The Chariot by Dave Root is a kinetic piece that is not quite kinetic. It is directly inspired by Alberto Giacometti’s Le Chariot but interpreted on an asymmetrical plane in a non-fi...
Steel
Lacewood Veneer, Horse Hair, Kutnu Fabric Serving Trolley by Studio Lugo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lacewood Veneer, Horse Hair, Kutnu Fabric Serving Trolley by Studio Lugo Dimensions: W 80 x D 40 x H 78.8 cm Materials: Roupala Tree/Brazilian Lacewood Veneer, Horse Hair, Kutnu Fabr...
Fabric, Wood
Wall sculpture “Soleil” Curtis Jere, circa 1960
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Soleil, a wall sculpture made of metal and folded brass sheets. American work corresponding to the creations of Curtis Freller and Jerry Fels (Curtis Jere). In very good original con...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Pair of Rare Geometric Wood Puzzle Sculptures - France - 1970s
By Sori Yanagi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This pair of oversized wooden puzzle sculptures showcases interlocking spheres and rods, forming striking geometric and molecular-like designs. Playful yet architectural, these mid-...
Wood
decorative object "sphericon"
Located in Brecht, BE
quirky and decorative object, a sphericon ... a collectors item ! I can offer professionaly packing ...
Wood
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Hourglass Sculpture with Meticulous Artistry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A functional vintage brass and glass hourglass transformed into a kinetic sculpture with intricate layers of media. The sculpture in finished from every angle and is just as incredib...
Brass
Wood, Brass and Steel Balanço Gira by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood, Brass and Steel Balanço Gira by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: D 43 x H 35 cm. Materials: Wood, Steel, Brass. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990...
Steel, Brass
Salvino Marsura Trebbiatrice sculpture from Treviso Italy, 1995
By Salvino Marsura
Located in London, GB
Cogs, pipes and toothed lines are held in equilibrium. The Trebbiatrice is a composition that renews itself each time you walk around it. There is a lingering sense of momentum and i...
Iron
Art Deco Chrome Airplane Sculpture on Wooden Base, 1940s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This striking Art Deco airplane sculpture captures the fascination with aviation that marked the early 20th century. Designed in the 1940s, the piece combines the streamlined dynamis...
Chrome
$82,246Sale Price|20% Off
Candy Cable Car Dispenser No. 38, 2000
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Candy Dispenser An authentic icon of the 1990s American aesthetic, this charming "Candy Cable Car Co." candy dispenser is an original Blackdog creation, made in the United S...
Brass
Funky Solid Brass Obelisk Finials - A Timeless Pair for Discerning Collectors.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
pair of solid brass obelisk finials, a testament to classic design and enduring craftsmanship. These substantial pieces are not just decorative accents; they are statements of eleg...
Brass
1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry. This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand car...
Fabric, Wood
$7,310Sale Price|35% Off
Anadora Lupo Winding Motion Sculpture
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
Build process Technique: welded stainless steel, wrought iron and brass. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 8-12 weeks; please allow extra time fo...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Circa 1750 English Miniature Pottery Cradle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1750 agateware or scroddleware pottery miniature cradle, English. Likely Staffordshire. Marbled creams & brown/reddish brown clays. Comingled solid clays unglazed on rockers in...
Pottery
$720Sale Price|55% Off
1920s Tilting Seat Swing Sample
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A 1920s American salesman's sample of a playground tilting seat swing in orignal paint with a custom made wall bracket for display. 14 1/8" h., 13 7/8" dia. Whitehall Antiques is a ...
Iron
$720Sale Price|55% Off
Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A circa 1920s American salesman's sample of a playground suspension merry go round. Iron. Original paint. Lacks 2 struts. With a custom made metal display bracket. 14 1/4" h., 13 3/4...
Iron
Burned Wood Norma Paravent Age-Old Technique ‘Shou Sugi Ban' by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
The Norma Table is obtained through extensive research into the properties of Yellow Pine. The table top consists of three pieces. The wood grain of every piece is directed towards t...
Pine
Burned Wood Norma Paravent Age-Old Technique ‘Shou Sugi Ban' by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
The Norma Table is obtained through extensive research into the properties of Yellow Pine. The table top consists of three pieces. The wood grain of every piece is directed towards t...
Pine
Burned Wood Norma Paravent Age-Old Technique ‘Shou Sugi Ban' Big by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
The Norma Table is obtained through extensive research into the properties of Yellow Pine. The table top consists of three pieces. The wood grain of every piece is directed towards t...
Pine
$1,973Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures A rare matched pair of French (Paris) clock tower automaton figures, in the form of oriental male dressed dancing figures. Dat...
Gesso, Wood
Black Linear Metal Rope Contemporary Nolita Swing by STUDIO SOL LECCIA
Located in Geneve, CH
Nolita Suspended Swing Sculpture by STUDIO SOL LECCIA Dimensions: W 30.5 x H 105 cm Other dimensions available: W 27 x H 82 cm Materials: Powder coated metal and polypropylene rope...
Metal
$2,630Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century German Feather and Down Processing Machine Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century German Feather and Down Processing Machine Model An incredibly detailed diorama of a feather and down processing machine. Reinigungsmaschine fur federn model um G...
Metal
$1,919Sale Price|65% Off
Art Nouveau Thonet Wood Children Cradle Sculpture
By J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind children's crib made of bent beech wood, design attributed to the Austrians Jacob and Josef Kohn (father and son) in the purest Art Nouveau style at the end of the 19th...
Beech
$1,130 / item
Right Foot Hourglass
Located in Paris, FR
Hourglass right foot in glass in green and clear pink finish. With natural white sand. With solid brass base.
Brass
Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Kaleidoscope by Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walnut Hand Crafted Hand Held Kaleidoscope by Kaleidoscope Artist Carol and Tom Paretti, 1989 Walnut Case Signed "Paretti 89" "some minor scratches on case - see images" ...
Walnut
Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel & Walnut
By Kenko Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany. Made from finely machined stainless ste...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of 8 sculptural Dumbbells in Walnut by Kenko Studio, Germany
By George Nelson, Kenko Studio, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of eight beautiful dumbbells made out of walnut and a metal core inside. The dumbbells come with a minimalistic and elegant shape, refined with brass rings. Matching with every...
Walnut
Medida :1920, Car Sculpture in wood Sign: Argentor wien
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Argentor wien (Austria) he history of the company dates back to 1863, when CA Münchmeyer & Co. was founded. This was the owner of an electroplating factory that was built in 1894...
Wood
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill circa 1920. We are pleased to offer this delightful scale model of a dutch windmill. This could have only been commissioned for...
Steel
$6,716
Marble fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
Carrara marble fireplace. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipping costs in Italy: 550€ and Europe:...
Marble
Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Assemblage No.02 is a captivating statement piece. Heavy, Rough and impenetrable, this sculpture is a testament to Jim Rose's work. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master...
Steel
Assemblage No.04 - Steel and Wood Assemblage - Industrial sculpture - Jim Rose
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Assemblage No.04 is a captivating statement piece. Heavy, Rough and impenetrable, this sculpture is a testament to Jim Rose's work. Meticulously crafted, artist Jim Rose was a master...
Steel
Pamio and Toso for Maison Leucos. Sculpture. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Maison Leucos. Murano glass sculpture, colored. Italian work realized in the 1970s. Dimensions: H 60 x W 62,5 x D 14 cm Reference: LS63841078J
Glass
Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s
By Jane Knight
Located in Troy, MI
Suspended macrame sculpture by Michigan fiber artist Jane Knight circa 1970s Three dimensional open weave crocheted sculpture in a muted chartreuse wool, adorned with a hanging bras...
Wool
Venini Limited Edition Ando Time Hour Glass Set in Pink by Tadao Ando
By Tadao Ando, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The collaboration between the master craftsmanship of the Venetian glass and the layered geometric form has created this special piece of objet. Architecture is defined through “Spac...
Glass
$27,818 / item
Contemporary Clay Floorfan by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Floor fans are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual han...
Metal
Mushroom Light Cream Ceramic Seating Sculpture by Vlada Kavalchuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Mushroom Ceramic Seating Sculpture by Vlada Kavalchuk Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 40 cm. Materials: Ceramic. The Ceramic Mirror and Mushroom Seat are inspired by nature, particular...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist mini puzzle sculpture, titled "Portrait De Michelle" by renowned Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal, is a testament to innovative design and intricat...
Nickel
Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidre Hourglass, designed by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi, was originally designed in 1957. Available in different colors, the grey / mint green version is a limited edition ...
Glass
$17,545 / item
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando
By Venini, Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Time Hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. artist's proof. "Architecture i...
Glass
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Straw Yellow by Tadao Ando
By Tadao Ando, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando time hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. artist's proof. "Architecture i...
Glass
: Hand-Forged Steel Sculpture "The Lumberjack's Rest" - Unique Metal Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This captivating sculpture, titled "The Lumberjack's Rest," is a testament to the artistry of metalwork. Crafted from hand-forged steel, it features a life-sized axe seemingly poised...
Metal
Unusual Cast Iron & Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Cast Iron & Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory, Smooth 360* rotation, (see vedio) gentleman I purchased it from claims it was made for the Worlds Fair ??...
Iron, Lead
Vintage Solid Mahogany Aircraft Propeller, England C. 1920-1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative vintage aircraft propeller, elegantly crafted from solid mahogany. Features a natural, age-related patina that adds to its character. Believed to originate from an English...
Metal
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.