Large Turtle Sculpture
Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Brass
2010s American Animal Sculptures
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Coral
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Crystal
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures
Wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Sea turtle
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens
Sea turtle
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens
Sea turtle
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Brass, Copper
20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Late 20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Resin
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Silver
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Shell
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Coral
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Tortoise Shell
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mounted Objects
Metal
20th Century Southeast Asian Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Natural Fiber
Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial Natural Specimens
Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Metal
20th Century American Modern Mounted Objects
Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Antler
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Onyx
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century American Statues
Cast Stone
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Metal
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Tortoise Shell
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Composition
20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Brass
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Copper
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Linen
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Bronze, Metal
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements
Fiberglass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Iron
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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.
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