Find many varieties of an authentic marble bust base available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
stone,
marble and
metal, every marble bust base was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect marble bust base — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each marble bust base bearing
Art Deco,
Art Nouveau or
Modern hallmarks is very popular.
J. Parentani,
Adriatico Froli and
Alexandre Ouline each produced at least one beautiful marble bust base that is worth considering.
Prices for a marble bust base can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $240 and can go as high as $36,440, while the average can fetch as much as $1,898.
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.