$702Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Ancient-style Egyptian Rhinoceros figurines, Goddess Bastet figurines. Large Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros A 17th-century Spanish s...
Malachite
$100,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze Rhinoceros Figures with Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in Tarzana, CA
A large and impressive pair of rock crystal and malachite obelisks atop patinated bronze rhinoceros mounted on marble bases with inset round micromosaic plaques on gilt bronze feet.
Bronze
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 7.5 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in ancient Egypt.
Malachite
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in ancient Egypt.
Malachite
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-carved Malachite rhinoceros is a bold decorative accent that celebrates both artistry and nature.
Malachite
Malachite Rhinoceros Carving
Located in New York, NY
Large carved Malachite rhino. This piece was hand carved in India out of one solid piece of malachite from the Congo. Malachite, known as the "stone of transformation"; is believed t...
Malachite
$1,250
H 1.19 in W 0.99 in L 2.52 in
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have...
Jade
Rhino Sculpture in Carved Wood 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a wonderful rhino sculpture in solid carved wood, Europe, 1950s. Very well made, this rhino sculpture features nice wood grain and colors - great shape and proportions. Gr...
Wood
Vintage Solid Cast Bronze Rhino Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Commanding attention with its powerful presence, this vintage solid cast bronze rhinoceros sculpture is a testament to the enduring appeal of animalier art. Expertly rendered with re...
Marble, Bronze
Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.
Marble, Bronze
$2,239Sale Price / set|39% Off
H 17.13 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Breccia Medicea Marble and Bronze Obelisks, "Crabs", Limit.Edition 2018
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian marble and bronze obelisks Crabs -Grand Tour collection- produced by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2018. Designed, produced and executed directly in exclusivity for Compendio Galle...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
$875 / set
H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.19 in
Pair of Grand Tour Style Obelisk Bookends - Marble & Brass Balls - Made in Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
A pair of MCM 1960s Italian classical "Grand Tour Style" black marble obelisk bookends with brass balls.
Marble, Brass
$3,253 / set
H 17.72 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Portoro Marble and Bronze Obelisks "Gold Lion", Limited Edition, 2018
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian portoro marble and bronze obelisks, gold lion -Grand Tour collection- produced by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2017 designed, produced and executed directly in exclusivity for Co...
Marble, Bronze
$275
H 4.25 in W 8.5 in D 2.75 in
Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersi...
Marble
$4,647
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
A pair of Baccarat crystal Grand Tour obelisks, Italy end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Grand Tour obelisks. Made of Baccarat crystal. The plinth rests on 4 legs in gilded bronze in the shape of a paw, 4 angel heads, also made of gilded bronze, separate the ob...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Of Grand Tour Style Marble Obelisks
Located in Essex, MA
Made with many types of marble including lapis , Verona and carnelian. Typical form.
Marble
Serpentine Rhinoceros Sculpture by Lamelik, Zimbabwe, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional hand-carved rhinoceros sculpture executed in serpentine stone by the Zimbabwean artist Lamelik, created during the 1960s and signed by the sculptor. This remarkable work ...
Serpentine
Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mid century carved marble hippo sculpture. Modern sculpture of a hippopotamus carved from green granite.
Marble
$26,143
H 44.89 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze Italian Monumental Malachite Obelisks SPECTACULAR OBELIKS IN MALACHITE Quartz (rock crystal) AND GILT...
Malachite
Handcrafted Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture – African Wildlife Study
Located in Hannover, DE
This striking handcrafted bronze rhinoceros sculpture captures the strength, dignity, and timeless presence of one of Africa’s most iconic animals. Skillfully modeled with remarkable...
Bronze
$3,500
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 9.5 in
Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant Sculpture from Congo - Decorative Art
Located in New York, NY
This striking Malachite elephant exemplifies both geological beauty and artistic craftsmanship. Deftly hand-carved from a solid piece of genuine Malachite, the sculpture reveals the ...
Malachite
Genuine Polished Malachite Hippo Carving (2.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed Hippo carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality...
Malachite
$5,339
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
The White Peacock
By Jessie Arms Botke
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Jessie Arms Botke. "The White Peacock" is a wildlife impressionist painting, oil on canvas in a palette of whites, blues, and browns by female, American artist Jessie A...
Canvas, Oil
$150,000Sale Price|40% Off
H 37.75 in W 53 in D 83.5 in
Erard Parallel-Strung Grand Piano with Bench, Paris, 1895
By Sébastien Érard, Maison Erard
Located in Littleton, CO
Please note: We are available to directly assist with coordinating pickup and delivery by trusted professionals experienced in transporting historic and concert-grade pianos. This b...
Metal
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
Iridescent Art Nouveau Monumental Beetle Vase by Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
$162,216
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...
Bronze
$1,250,000 / set
H 100.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns Torcheres, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical...
Granite, Bronze
$65,000
H 56 in W 98 in D 72 in
19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style mahogany and bronze and gilt trimmed queen size bed with swan design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Art Nouveau Dandelion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Brass, Steel
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$18,591
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
$47,165
H 43.31 in W 31.11 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Travel Poster Monaco Monte Carlo Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in London, GB
Original antique travel poster for Monaco Monte Carlo by the notable Czech illustrator, graphic artist and painter Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Mucha; 1860-1939) featuring a stunning...
Paper
$114,903
H 61.82 in W 38.59 in D 22.05 in
17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet On French Giltwood Regence Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
An Extremely Fine and Very Important 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on French Giltwood Stand of Regence Period circa 1680-1690 Provenance Likely acquired by Herman Willem ...
Giltwood, Lacquer
$110,384 / set
H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
Art Glass, Stained Glass
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.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
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.