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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Nylon, Art Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Art Glass
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Copper
1990s American Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Glass
Glass
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculp...
Art Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Glass
American Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wire
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier North American Natural Specimens
Bone
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
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2010s American Modern Side Tables
Steel, Iron
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Vases
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Candlesticks
Glass
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.
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