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Contemporary Pair of Semi-Precious Tigers Eye and Carnelian Palm Trees
Contemporary Pair of Semi-Precious Tigers Eye and Carnelian Palm Trees

Contemporary Pair of Semi-Precious Tigers Eye and Carnelian Palm Trees

Located in Toronto, ON

This unusual pair of semi-precious palm trees consist of Tiger's Eye trunks and Malachite leaves. These trees can be used as bookends or can remain as decorative items.

Category

2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite

Carrollite from Kamoya Mines, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Carrollite from Kamoya Mines, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Carrollite from Kamoya Mines, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Kamoya Mines, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Several bright metallic crystals of rare carrollite running through white calcite crystals with brassy yellow-m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Earthly Treasures No 26 a Sycamore & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
Earthly Treasures No 26 a Sycamore & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

Earthly Treasures No 26 a Sycamore & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

By Morrison Thomas

Located in London, GB

It is made from sycamore inlaid with Chrysocolla & Malachite. Morrison turns beautiful wooden spheres from damaged or diseased trees that have been felled as they can no longe...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Regency Rosewood Marble Specimen Table
Regency Rosewood Marble Specimen Table

Regency Rosewood Marble Specimen Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Regency-period rosewood table is distinguished by its remarkable specimen top. An exceptional relic of natural history, the tabletop, created circa 1840, bears nearly ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Siena M...

A Grand Tour specimen marble table top with an English specimen wood base
A Grand Tour specimen marble table top with an English specimen wood base

A Grand Tour specimen marble table top with an English specimen wood base

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Grand Tour specimen marble table top with an English specimen wood base, the circular top inlaid with a flowerhead pattern in an extensive range of marbles, centred on a roundel sh...

Category

Antique 1850s English Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk
Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk

Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Continental, 19th century. A grand tour era (possibly Italian) obelisk constructed with a stepped black marble square base, a highly decorated mixed material stem which consists of ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlai...

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlai...

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Pietra Dura Specimen Marble and Figural Bronze Center Table
Pietra Dura Specimen Marble and Figural Bronze Center Table

Pietra Dura Specimen Marble and Figural Bronze Center Table

Located in Norwood, NJ

!9th century Regency Pietra Dura specimen marble and figural bronze gueridon center table. Italian Pietra Dura center medallion on specimen marble top seated on a french patinated br...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Gueridon

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Breccia Marble, B...

19th Century Italian Specimen Pietra Dura Table Attributed To Giacomo Raffaelli
19th Century Italian Specimen Pietra Dura Table Attributed To Giacomo Raffaelli

19th Century Italian Specimen Pietra Dura Table Attributed To Giacomo Raffaelli

By Giacomo Raffaelli, Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, by appointment only

Hardstone & Semi-Precious Specimens include: Lapis Lazuli Amethyst Malachite Oberstein Agates Carnelian Chalcedony Labradorite Aventurine Rhodonite ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Regency Center Tables

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Belgian Black Marbl...

Italian Empire Mahogany Center Table Grand Tour Specimen Marble Chessboard Top
Italian Empire Mahogany Center Table Grand Tour Specimen Marble Chessboard Top

Italian Empire Mahogany Center Table Grand Tour Specimen Marble Chessboard Top

Located in Forney, TX

Featuring a fine quality exceptionally executed Italian Grand Tour style specimen top, embellished with over one hundred different intricately arranged rare and exotic marble inlays ...

Category

20th Century Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Marble, Belgian Black Ma...

19th Century Specimen Marble Table Top with Custom Base
19th Century Specimen Marble Table Top with Custom Base

19th Century Specimen Marble Table Top with Custom Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The table features a wonderful selection of marble specimens with a malachite inlay surrounding a center specimen.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century 'Grand Tour' Marble Top Table with Base attributed to Trotter
19th Century 'Grand Tour' Marble Top Table with Base attributed to Trotter

19th Century 'Grand Tour' Marble Top Table with Base attributed to Trotter

By William Trotter

Located in London, GB

Rising from an incurved tripartite platform base dressed with a reeded moulding, having carved lion's paw feet, mounted on castors, supporting a circular turned, beaded, and fluted c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry

Exceptional Large Grand Tour Malachite Specimen
Exceptional Large Grand Tour Malachite Specimen

Exceptional Large Grand Tour Malachite Specimen

Located in Concord, MA

Exceptionally large Grand Tour malachite specimen, on a carved wood fitted stand.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Grand Tour Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Rare malachite specimen from Zaire

Rare malachite specimen from Zaire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare form of malachite from Africa. Extremely unique specimen FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CONNOISSEURANTIQUES.COM

Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures

Polished Malachite Natural Rock Bowl
Polished Malachite Natural Rock Bowl

Polished Malachite Natural Rock Bowl

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great malachite specimen beautifully polished, perfect for an accent on modern brass coffee table.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen
Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen

Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen

Located in Livingston, NJ

Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen. This ancient Mineral has been mined as far back as 4000BC by Egyptians and used for healing, jewelry and even makeup.

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite
Malachite

Malachite

Unavailable|$5,500

Malachite

Located in Taipei, TW

A spectacular piece of polished "bullseye" Malachite. There is a fair amount of this material available but top-quality specimens with aesthetic patterns, good color, and high contra...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Important Malachite Stalactite from Congo, 1990
Important Malachite Stalactite from Congo, 1990

Important Malachite Stalactite from Congo, 1990

Located in Tours, FR

Very nice and important malachite stalactite Congo, mine Mindouli in the province of Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo. The concretions are superb. The surface is compos...

Category

1990s Congolese Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Natural Malachite Carved Elephant Relief
Natural Malachite Carved Elephant Relief

Natural Malachite Carved Elephant Relief

Located in Livingston, NJ

This is a very fine specimen of malachite with beautiful color veining throughout.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Malachite Monobloc Weight 22.3 Kg - From DR Congo - Perfect condition Zaire
Malachite Monobloc Weight 22.3 Kg - From DR Congo - Perfect condition Zaire

Malachite Monobloc Weight 22.3 Kg - From DR Congo - Perfect condition Zaire

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Malachite Monobloc Weight 22.3 Kg - From DR Congo - Perfect condition Which makes it unique it is shape, beautiful green colour and the weight which is 22,3 kg (heavy mo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Specimen, 8.5"
Malachite Specimen, 8.5"

Malachite Specimen, 8.5"

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite malachite specimen, measuring 8.5 inches by 4 inches by 3.5 inches, showcases the intricate beauty of nature's artistry.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen

Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large botryoidal green malachite specimen from Kolwezi, Congo, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster display plinth.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Malachite Specimen Bowl or Ashtray
Large Malachite Specimen Bowl or Ashtray

Large Malachite Specimen Bowl or Ashtray

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Large malachite specimen bowl or ashtray, 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Morocco Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Morocco Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Morocco Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful mix of azurite and malachite specimen from Morocco mounted on custom acrylic stand.

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Morocco Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Morocco Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Morocco Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful mix of Azurite and Malachite specimen from Morocco mounted on custom acrylic stand.

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Polished Malachite Specimen – The Stone of Transformation
Large Polished Malachite Specimen – The Stone of Transformation

Large Polished Malachite Specimen – The Stone of Transformation

Located in New York, NY

This stunning large malachite specimen features polished points that highlight the intricate banding and vibrant green hues characteristic of this prized mineral.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Decorative Brass Table Lamp with Mounted Malachite Specimen
Decorative Brass Table Lamp with Mounted Malachite Specimen

Decorative Brass Table Lamp with Mounted Malachite Specimen

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful Malachite specimen mounted to create a decorative French table lamp from the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Brass

MALACHITE SPECIMEN
MALACHITE SPECIMEN

MALACHITE SPECIMEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful solid piece of Malachite in its original form. Top is polished to show its beauty.

Category

Vintage 1930s African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite

Large Malachite Specimen
Large Malachite Specimen

Large Malachite Specimen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful natural slab specimen of malachite. Top has been polished to show off its natural beauty.

Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth Designed by William Haines
Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth Designed by William Haines

Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth Designed by William Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The specimen is fixed to a custom Lucite plinth of Haines' design, the malachite showing fantastic striations and patina throughout.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth from the Brody House
Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth from the Brody House

Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth from the Brody House

By William Billy Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The specimen is displayed on a custom Lucite plinth, the malachite showing fantastic striations and patina throughout.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Free Form African Malachite specimen mounted in original design acrylic display
Free Form African Malachite specimen mounted in original design acrylic display

Free Form African Malachite specimen mounted in original design acrylic display

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Rock in a Box is an original design by Ernesto Duran that celebrates three key aspects of displaying minerals and fossils. First, it creates a vanishing point that enhances the piece...

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite-Chrysocolla Specimen Large
Malachite-Chrysocolla Specimen Large

Malachite-Chrysocolla Specimen Large

Located in New York, NY

Richly marbled chrysocolla-malachite specimen with a vibrant emerald color. The beautiful blue-green of chrysocolla has made it a prized gemstone in ornamental use since antiquity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Multi-gemstone

Azurite With Malachite
Azurite With Malachite

Azurite With Malachite

Located in New York, NY

This bold Azurite with Malachite specimen from Morocco features sparkling, deeply-pigmented royal blue azurite crystals spread across a matrix decorated with vivid green malachite bl...

Category

2010s Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Azurite With Malachite
Azurite With Malachite

Azurite With Malachite

Located in New York, NY

This dazzling Azurite with Malachite specimen offers a kaleidoscope of deep, pigmented blues and vibrant forest greens across a richly textured matrix.

Category

2010s Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Fibrous Malachite // 3.57 Lb.
Fibrous Malachite // 3.57 Lb.

Fibrous Malachite // 3.57 Lb.

Located in New York, NY

This large, verdant raw fibrous malachite specimen from the DRC features a dazzlingly sparkling, almost velvety luster.

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams
Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams

Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams

Located in New York, NY

This fibrous Malachite specimen exhibits an intense emerald green coloration with striking texture and a dynamic appearance.

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Azurite with Malachite From Laos
Azurite with Malachite From Laos

Azurite with Malachite From Laos

Located in New York, NY

This striking Azurite on Malachite specimen from Laos features vivid deep-blue Azurite crystals growing against a contrasting matrix of lush green Malachite.

Category

2010s Southeast Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Green Malachite sculpture Decorative object Organic Crystal Rock Modern
Green Malachite sculpture Decorative object Organic Crystal Rock Modern

Green Malachite sculpture Decorative object Organic Crystal Rock Modern

Located in London, GB

This extraordinary malachite specimen from the Congo displays a breathtaking sculptural form, with layers of velvety green crystals that resemble a lush, natural landscape.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Malachite

Azurite With Malachite From China
Azurite With Malachite From China

Azurite With Malachite From China

Located in New York, NY

This Azurite with Malachite specimen out of China showcases a breathtaking display of deep royal blue crystal surfaces contrasted by the vibrant emerald-green hues of Malachite.

Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Malachite Geode Specimen Ashtray or Vide Poche
Malachite Geode Specimen Ashtray or Vide Poche

Malachite Geode Specimen Ashtray or Vide Poche

Located in Nottingham, GB

Malachite Geode Specimen Ashtray or Vide Poche Good condition Free international shipping.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Geode Specimen Carved Ashtray or Vide Poche
Malachite Geode Specimen Carved Ashtray or Vide Poche

Malachite Geode Specimen Carved Ashtray or Vide Poche

Located in Nottingham, GB

Malachite Geode Specimen Carved Ashtray or Vide Poche Good overall condition Free international shipping.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche
Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche

Located in Nottingham, GB

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche Good condition overall, see photos.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche
Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche

Located in Nottingham, GB

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche Good condition overall, see photos.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche
Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche

Located in Nottingham, GB

Italian Malachite Geode Specimen Mid Century Ashtray or Vide Poche Good condition overall, see photos.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite with Chrysocolla from the DRC – Polished Mineral Display Specimen
Malachite with Chrysocolla from the DRC – Polished Mineral Display Specimen

Malachite with Chrysocolla from the DRC – Polished Mineral Display Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Introduce rich color and natural contrast with this Malachite with Chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Pair Custom Fluted Column Pedestal Stand Painted Faux Purple Malachite Top
Large Pair Custom Fluted Column Pedestal Stand Painted Faux Purple Malachite Top

Large Pair Custom Fluted Column Pedestal Stand Painted Faux Purple Malachite Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Impressive and large pair of Mid-Late 20th century custom-made fluted column pedestal stands with faux purple malachite specimen painted tops. This substantial pair of architectural ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Malachite Sphere
Malachite Sphere

Malachite Sphere

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional hand-polished Malachite sphere is a mesmerizing work of natural art, showcasing the mineral’s striking banded patterns in vivid shades of green. The perfectly define...

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Azurite on Malachite
Azurite on Malachite

Azurite on Malachite

Located in New York, NY

Azurite and Malachite are often found together, but few specimens display such vivid harmony of color and form.

Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Malachite With Azurite
Malachite With Azurite

Malachite With Azurite

Located in New York, NY

This Malachite with Azurite specimen measures 5.5 inches long by 4.25 inches high and 3 inches deep.

Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Gianmaria Buccellati Silver Malachite Centerpiece
Gianmaria Buccellati Silver Malachite Centerpiece

Gianmaria Buccellati Silver Malachite Centerpiece

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in Astoria, NY

This unusual piece, incorporating a large malachite specimen, is a unique piece from the Firm of Buccellati.

Category

Late 20th Century International Style Centerpieces

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Botryoidal Malachite Vug

Botryoidal Malachite Vug

Located in New York, NY

A standout specimen out of the DRC. Dimensions: 3-1/4”W x 6”H x 3”D, Weight: 1.18 lb.

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Chrysocolla With Malachite
Chrysocolla With Malachite

Chrysocolla With Malachite

Located in New York, NY

Featuring a visually stunning crystallization of Chrysocolla over Malachite. This almost Teal blue piece shows a pattern of blue Chrysocolla over a deep green malachite - both copp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Azurite with Malachite
Azurite with Malachite

Azurite with Malachite

Located in London, GB

A magnificent large specimen from Guangdong, China, displaying a captivating blend of deep blue azurite and rich green malachite.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Malachite

Azurite With Malachite – 176 Grams
Azurite With Malachite – 176 Grams

Azurite With Malachite – 176 Grams

Located in New York, NY

This bold Azurite specimen with accenting Malachite features an abundance of sparkling royal blue Azurite crystals set off by blossoms of vivid malachite.

Category

2010s Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Fibrous Malachite – 321 Grams
Fibrous Malachite – 321 Grams

Fibrous Malachite – 321 Grams

Located in New York, NY

This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic texture that makes it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fibrous grow...

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

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Malachite Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of malachite specimen for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct malachite specimen — often made from stone, malachite and metal — can elevate any home. There are 165 antique and vintage malachite specimen for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 77 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of malachite specimen available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Regency malachite specimen are consistently popular styles. Many malachite specimen are appealing in their simplicity, but Pietra Gallery, Morrison Thomas and Anthony Redmile London produced popular malachite specimen that are worth a look.

How Much are Malachite Specimen?

Prices for malachite specimen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, malachite specimen begin at $120 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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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.

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