Marwal Statue
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s American Other Animal Sculptures
Resin, Plastic
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Resin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Composition
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Ceramic
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Plaster
Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures
Composition
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Plaster
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Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Jade, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
18th Century Figurative Paintings
Fabric, Silk
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Vanities
Chrome
Early 20th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Chrome
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.