Maitland Smith Bronze Horn Form Sculptures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Pair of large Bronze animal horn sculpture by Maitland Smith on circular detailed base
Early 2000s Thai Rustic Mounted Objects
Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Horn Form Sculptures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Pair of large Bronze animal horn sculpture by Maitland Smith on circular detailed base
Bronze
$950 / item
H 14 in W 15 in D 8 in
Maitland Smith Cast Bronze Monkey w/ Lidded Basket Planter Pot Statue Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Cast Bronze Monkey w/ Lidded Basket Planter Pot Statue Sculpture. Item features a
Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 26 in W 26 in D 16 in
Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Elephant Palm Tree Sculpture Candle Holder - a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Elephant Palm Tree Sculpture Candle Holder - a Pair. Item features a
Bronze
$1,599
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilt) Pug Dog Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilded) Resting Pug Dog Art Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Bronze
Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Elephant Vintage Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith elephant candlesticks Pair of bronze elephant vintage Maitland-smith
Bronze
$695
H 19 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base. Item features
Marble, Bronze
$2,750 / set
H 29 in W 8.2 in D 7.7 in
Pair of Maitland Smith Large Bronze and Marble Egret Bird Sculptures, Labeled
By Maitland Smith
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of large sculptures features elegantly rendered standing figures of egrets. The birds
Marble, Bronze
Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUSLY QUIRKEY AND WHIMSICAL Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
Gold, Bronze
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 15 in W 17.5 in D 9.5 in
Maitland Smith Jockeys on Horse Bronze Equestrian Racing Statue 18"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith bronze two jockeys on horses equestrian racing statue featuring leather
Bronze
$855 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Bronze and Crystal Pineapple Ornaments Germany
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Maitland-Smith Neoclassical bronze and crystal pineapple ornaments, Germany. A-729-335
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Silver Plate and Tortoise Frog by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bronze with a tortoise shell terrazzo back. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.
Silver Plate, Bronze
Bronze, Brass & Tiger Penshell Crocodile Box / Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast bronze, brass and crackled tiger penshell crocodile and dragonfly box / sculpture by
Brass
$1,350
H 27 in W 25 in D 12.5 in
Maitland Smith Large Bronze Monkey Palm Leaf Tree Sculpture Candle Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maitland Smith Large Bronze Monkey Palm Leaf Tree Sculpture Candle Holder. Item features a
Bronze
Whimsical Bronze Frog Musicians by Maitland Smith, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland Smith.
Bronze
Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
attributed to Maitland Smith. Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the back and head.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 14 in W 25 in D 25 in
Very Large, Rare Maitland-Smith Bronze Octopus Sculpture and Wine Bottle Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Oversize Maitland-Smith bronze sculpture of an octopus that also serves as a wine bottle holder
Bronze
Pair of Marble and Bronze Sphinxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of Maitland-Smith inlaid marble and bronze sphinxes.
Marble, Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Sculpture of an Archer & Maiden
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bronze sculpture of an archer and maiden by Maitland Smith. Measures: 40".
Maitland Smith Bronze Turtle Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Maitland Smith bronze patina turtle. Incredible detail, looks artisan created. Dimensions: 14.5 W
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Anthropomorphic Penguin Sculpture by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century figural bronze sculpture of a penguin dressed in formal attire using three
Brass, Bronze
Maitland Smith Large Bronze Girl Statue Sculpture Victorian Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smithlarge 48" bronze girl statue sculpture Victorian style. Item features large
Bronze
Maitland-Smith Bronze and Mother of Pearl Turtle Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in bronze with a mother of pearl shell
Bronze
Sold
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Maitland Smith Bronze Napoleon Dog Bust Sculpture Statue Military Uniform
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith bronze Napoleon dog bust sculpture statue military uniform 16" Maitland Smith
Bronze
Sold
H 15 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Maitland Smith Bronze Napoleon Dog Bust Sculpture Statue Military Uniform
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith bronze Napoleon dog bust sculpture statue Military uniform 16" Hollow form bronze
Bronze
Sold
H 14 in W 10 in D 8 in
Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company. Includes one
Bronze
Sold
H 30.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith Figural Bronze Dumbwaiter Sculpture African Man Tray Stand Statue
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith figural bronze statue, late 20th century. Features a toned African man in ancient
Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Pug Dog with Bonnet Sculpture Statue on Marble Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith bronze 13" pug dog with bonnet sculpture statue on marble base. Item features cast
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Coastal Maitland Smith Bronze Hermit Crab
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group and tagged on the bottom. Acquired from a palm Beach estate.
Metal
Maitland Smith Bronze Frog Riding on Tortoise
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage bronze frog riding on large enameled tortoise.
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Urns With Lids
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of labelled neoclassical bronze urns with maitland smith labels. They feature
Bronze
1980s Maitland Smith Turtle w/ Penshell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Marietta, GA
This is a wonderfully detailed sculpture of a turtle, in silver plate over bronze. With the turtle
Silver Plate, Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 3.25 in D 5 in
Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Basket Votive Candle Holder Toothpick Pen Holder 8"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
rectangular base. Attibuted to Maitland Smith. Dimensions: 5" x 3.25" x 8" (Width x Depth x Height)
Bronze
Sold
H 3.25 in W 9 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Coastal Maitland-Smith Bronze Clamshell and Sea Urchin Set- 2 Pieces
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage Coastal pair of sea creatures. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith. A bronze clam
Bronze
Sold
H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in
2 Maitland Smith Bronze Lion Head Knocker Buffet Lamps Back Lit Night Light
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Maitland Smith bronze lion head knocker buffet lamps back lit night light, measures: 11" Made
Brass
Sold
H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in
2 Maitland Smith Bronze Lion Head Knocker Buffet Lamps Back Lit Night Light
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Maitland Smith bronze lion head knocker buffet lamps back lit night light, measures: 11" Made
Brass
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Turtle
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art handcrafted in silver plate over bronze with a
Silver Plate, Bronze
Bronze Frog
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tortoise shell body. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Bronze
Penshell and Bronze Sea Turtle
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.
Bronze
Pair of Maitland Smith Dark Bronze Patina Giraffes
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of graceful bronze and black toned giraffes symbolize seeing into a future that is
Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century pair of cast bronze alligator boxes having a tortoise shell lid with a bronze dragonfly
Bronze
Sold
H 20.25 in W 8 in D 20.5 in
Maitland Smith Bronze Figural Monkey Sculpture Toilet Paper Holder 21"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Maitland Smith bronze sculpture or statue of a happy monkey walking on all fours with
Bronze
Bronze Foal by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Foal in recumbent position, made of cast bronze, marked "Maitland Smith"i n Verdigris finish.
Bronze
Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze Boxing Sculpture Fighting Boxers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Bronze sculpture statue portraying two boxers in the midst of a heavyweight bout. Attributed to
Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Giraffe Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual, handmade bronze giraffe bookends on marble bases made by Maitland Smith.
Marble, Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Peacock Drinks Table Plant Stand Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated bronze peacock sculpture crafted by Maitland-Smith. The peacock is depicted perched on a
Bronze
Maitland Smith Style "Perched Parrots" Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern bronze sculpture depicting two perched parrots or macaws, in the style of Maitland Smith
Bronze
Maitland Smith Bronze Tiger Leather Saddle Seat
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare cast bronze Maitland Smith tiger..With leather harness and leather cushioned seat adorned
Bronze
Mid Century Bronze Elephant by Maitland -Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Decorative elephant sculpture or object of art crafted in bronze with a three tone patina, and
Bronze
Maitland Smith bronze monkey carrying fruit lidded container
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Maitland Smith Cast Bronze Monkey with Lidded Basket/ Planter Pot/ Statue/ Sculpture. The piece
Bronze
Sold
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 4.25 in
Maitland Smith Karl Hagenauer Josephine Baker Bronze Dancer Figurine 13"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare late 20th century bronze statuette / figurine by Maitland Smith, inspired by Karl Hagenauer's
Bronze
Sold
H 20 in W 14 in D 33 in
Large Scale Recumbant Cast Bronze And Brass Camel Figurine Att. Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Maitland - Smith. It is unmarked and has some age appropriate patina.
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 13.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in
1980s Neo-Classical Greco-Roman Maitland-Smith Bronze Bust / Marble Base - David
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome piece. It is a Neo-classical style bronze male bust on a marble base by Maitland
Marble, Bronze
Maitland Smith bronze starfish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very well cast silver bronze starfish by Maitland Smith with incredible detail and dimension
Silver, Bronze
Sold
H 10 in W 13 in D 10 in
Wonderful Maitland Smith Stone Box Casket Wood Interior Bronze Monkey Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Maitland smith stone box, casket with lined wood interior and finished with bronze
Stone, Bronze
Sold
H 27.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Maitland Smith Bronze and Wood Side Table with Trio of Bronze Giraffe Sculptures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing Maitland Smith side or end table with bronze sculptural giraffes. We have it displayed in
Metal
Exotic Set of Silver Plated Bronze Vegetable Sculptures, circa 1960's
By Maitland Smith
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique set of six life-size vegetables cast in solid bronze or brass and silver plated. True
Bronze
Whimsical Bronze Frog
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze frog covered in crystals and holding an upturned shell that serves as a bowl.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Large Asian Bronze Elephant with Trunk Up
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with some green patina look. By Maitland Smith hand made in Thailand.
Bronze, Brass
Sold
H 18.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Bronze Rearing Galloping Running Horse Statue Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze rearing galloping running horse 18" statue sculpture on wooden base. Possibly by Maitland
Bronze
Sold
H 49 in W 20 in D 20 in
2 Seated Bronze Whippet Statues Sculpture Stand Pedestal After Pierre Jules Mene
By Maitland Smith, Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Bronze Sculpture Pedestals After Pierre Jules Mene, Attributed to Maitland Smith. Circa
Bronze
Sold
H 14 in W 25 in D 25 in
Very Large, Rare Maitland-Smith Bronze Octopus Sculpture and Wine Bottle Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Oversize Maitland-Smith bronze sculpture of an octopus that also serves as a wine bottle holder
Bronze
Grand Tour Bronze Greco-Roman Sandled Foot by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s-1990s and was created by Maitland Smith. The piece can be used as an object of beauty or perhaps
Bronze
Maitland Smith Parade Elephant With Mahout
Located in San Diego, CA
This Maitland Smith Parade Elephant With Mahout was cast in a dark bronze. Mahouts came from
Bronze
MAITLAND SMITH Bronze on Marble Base Jockeys on Racehorses Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
an obstacle by Maitland Smith. Bronze terrain, obstacle, horses and jockeys on a marble base. Made in
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures, Samaraui and Geisha
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company, circa 1990s
Bronze
Martin Mayer German Dachshund Silver Mounted Glass Pepperette
By Martin Mayer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and stunning novelty silver and glass pepperette modelled as a Dachshund by renowned silversmith Martin Mayer (German, 1888-1939) operating from Mainz, Germany and dating from...
Silver
Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
By Maitland Smith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as the ornate feet. Perfect decorative jewelry, trinket or caddy box standing alone on ...
Silver
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
$3,968
H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 13 in
ANTIQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GROCERS GRAIN BIN SiDEBOARD HABERDASHERY CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice antique, hand made in Sweden, Green Grocers grain bin top sideboard for fruits, vegetables an...
Wood
Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful early 19th Century Wedgwood 'Moonlight Lustre' Centerpiece in the form of an open Nautilus Shell decorated in iridescent tones of pink, purple, cream and orange. The base...
Ceramic
Brass Greyhound Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Greyhound sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Depicts greyhound in full stretch running. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of l...
Brass
$3,059Sale Price|42% Off
H 65.5 in W 44 in D 21.25 in
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...
Brass
No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare set of four No. 4735 Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs were acquired from estate with full Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining set. Rarely seen!
Textile
$2,280Sale Price|40% Off
H 65 in W 37 in D 19.25 in
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the cabinet features 14 panels each hand painted with a different scenic ranging from war...
Brass
Pair of Rope Table Lamps in the Style of Audoux Minet, 1980s France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural pair of table lamps in twisted rope in the style of French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Elegant details. Brass hardware. Both ends of the rope base wrapped in...
Linen, Rope
Silver Plated Lobster Bottle Opener - Spain 1970s.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Silver Plated Lobster Bottle Opener - Spain 1970s. Bar - Furniture - Mid-Century Measures : 23x9cm H:2,5cm Wonderful silver plate lobster bottle opener designed like a sculpture, mad...
Silver
$4,500Sale Price|34% Off
H 42.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
Maitland Smith Apothecary Cabinet, Tooled Leather Wrapped Case
By Maitland Smith
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Maitland Smith apothecary cabinet with 34 drawers is wrapped in tooled leather. The drawers fronts are made from burled walnut and are adorned with copper tone pulls i...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,392Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 35 in D 1 in
Pont Marie Bridge Paris River Seine 1950's Mid Century French Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Pont Marie, Paris French Impressionist artist, signed and dated 58' oil on canvas, framed in original Montparnasse frame. framed: 28 x 35 inches canvas: 22 x 29 inches Provenanc...
Oil, Canvas
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 39 in W 18 in D 53.5 in
French Empire Napoleon III Style Mahogany & Bronze Figural Pier Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Empire / Napoleon III style mirrored Pier Table, circa 1980s. Made from mahogany and bronze ormolu with a green marble top. The table showcases two figural swan...
Marble, Bronze
$1,750
H 12 in W 4.63 in D 7.75 in
Murano Large Pink Bubbles Bunny Rabbit Gold Leaf Egg Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink bubbles and golden egg Italian art glass Easter Bunny rabbit sculpture. The rabbit is very nicely detailed with a cute face, ...
Gold Leaf
The eclectic furnishings of Maitland-Smith celebrate artisan skills in an age of machines. Hand-carved woodwork, inlaid marquetry, painted detailing, gilding and lost wax casting lend the company’s decorative accents an artistic flair. Focused on pieces that add a dynamic flourish to an interior by incorporating tactile materials like leather, seashell inlays and crushed eggshell, the manufacturer draws inspiration across centuries, from the curvy forms of the Louis XV period to the geometric angles of mid-century modernism.
Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in Hong Kong in 1979, after getting his start in London in the 1950s as an antique dealer who also sold reproduction furniture, something that would become a Maitland-Smith specialty. The manufacturer’s early reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture included Chippendale dining chairs, and soon afterward, Maitland-Smith expanded into a range of decorative designs that often exuded a whimsical spirit, whether a coffee table shaped like a stack of books or a pair of decorative obelisks. Maitland-Smith’s signature sculptural table lamps in particular show off this playful sensibility, with one balancing a pen-shell shade on a monkey’s tail and another taking on the form of a miniature hot-air balloon.
Since its founding, Maitland-Smith’s sourcing has been based in Asia, and although Paul Maitland-Smith later sold the company that still bears his name and is now headquartered in North Carolina, the brand’s furnishings are still largely made in Cebu, Philippines.
Today, Maitland-Smith continues to innovate on its finely crafted offerings by collaborating with contemporary designers and studios such as Tony Duquette Studios (founded by set and costume designer Tony Duquette in 1941), Celerie Kemble and painter and textile designer Susan Hable Smith.
Find a wide range of Maitland-Smith furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.