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Brass Lion Bust by Chapman Manufacturing, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Brass Lion Bust by Chapman Manufacturing, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Brass Lion Bust by Chapman Manufacturing, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautifully detailed brass lion bust on a black wood base. This stunning piece is attributed to

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shell or wine cellar with this elegant bust. Hand crafted in France circa 1970, and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Iron

Modernist Sandstone Bust Sculpture of Woman, Mid-Century, Italy, 1980s
Modernist Sandstone Bust Sculpture of Woman, Mid-Century, Italy, 1980s

Modernist Sandstone Bust Sculpture of Woman, Mid-Century, Italy, 1980s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Modernist sandstone buste sculpture of a woman, with a hard stone base. Artist unknown. The sculpture is beautiful from all directions and radiates simplicity and tranquility. The f...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Mid-Century French Brass Wall Sconces with Sculptural Bust Detail
Pair of Mid-Century French Brass Wall Sconces with Sculptural Bust Detail

Pair of Mid-Century French Brass Wall Sconces with Sculptural Bust Detail

Located in London, GB

Elegant pair of mid-century French wall lights crafted from polished brass. Each sconce features a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Glass Sculptural Bust "Adonis" by Dino Rosin Murano
Mid Century Glass Sculptural Bust "Adonis" by Dino Rosin Murano

Mid Century Glass Sculptural Bust "Adonis" by Dino Rosin Murano

By Dino Rosin

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous glass sculpture of Adonis in bust form on a black glass plinth by Dino Rosin. Murano

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Hooded Madonna + Jesus Bust Sculpture Bookends Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Mid-Century
Hooded Madonna + Jesus Bust Sculpture Bookends Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Mid-Century

Hooded Madonna + Jesus Bust Sculpture Bookends Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Mid-Century

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Rare hard to find versions of the Hooded Madonna and Jesus with translucent resin cloaks, opaque resin figures, on black resin bases. Sold as a pair. Each Sculpt...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s
Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s

Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco / Midcentury Silvered Bronze Bust - France 1930´s. Silvered Bronze Head mounted over Onyx

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Mid-Century Plaster Bust/Sculpture of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1950
Mid-Century Plaster Bust/Sculpture of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1950

Mid-Century Plaster Bust/Sculpture of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1950

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Portugal Made of Plaster Measure: Height 20cm Original condition.    

Category

Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid century Italian ceramic hand painted Bacchus God of wine bust
Mid century Italian ceramic hand painted Bacchus God of wine bust

Mid century Italian ceramic hand painted Bacchus God of wine bust

Located in Birmingham, AL

Stunning, vintage hand painted made in Italy Wine Goddess bust

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman
Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman

Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

In all of our years of collecting, we've never come across anything like this beautiful brass goddess statue. The piece is created from brass and is quite heavy. It depicts a Greek a...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Cast Bronze Bust, Signed E. Gallay with Pastori Foundry Mark
Mid-Century Cast Bronze Bust, Signed E. Gallay with Pastori Foundry Mark

Mid-Century Cast Bronze Bust, Signed E. Gallay with Pastori Foundry Mark

Located in Chicago, IL

Perdue. Dating to the mid-20th century, the sculpture rises 19 inches high, its head modeled in profile

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Mid-century Ceramic Statue/Bust Alois Jirásek, Signed Karel Pokorný,  circa 1950
Mid-century Ceramic Statue/Bust Alois Jirásek, Signed Karel Pokorný,  circa 1950

Mid-century Ceramic Statue/Bust Alois Jirásek, Signed Karel Pokorný, circa 1950

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Signed Pokorny Karel Pokorny Czech sculptor and national artist living in the years 1891-1962 Good Original Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Black Glass Head Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Black Glass Head Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Black Glass Head Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A black glass head dsigned and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it's in perfect condition. The black glass gives it a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic. Glass, with its reflec...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Glass

Composed Young Boy Ceramic Sculpture By Jakob E. Mid Century European
Composed Young Boy Ceramic Sculpture By Jakob E. Mid Century European

Composed Young Boy Ceramic Sculpture By Jakob E. Mid Century European

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

, possibly European Mid brown mottle glaze throughout Signed Jakob E on back of base Circa Mid Twentieth

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern

Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

. The bust is mounted on a 4 inch x 5.25 inch matte black wood base. According to one legend, Kwan Yin

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture

By Albert Leon Wilson

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract female nude sculpture by New

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture

By Albert Leon Wilson

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract owl/bird sculpture/belt buckle

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp
Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp

Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp This sculptural lamp is absolutely captivating

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Sandstone Bust Sculpture, 1980s
Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Sandstone Bust Sculpture, 1980s

Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Sandstone Bust Sculpture, 1980s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Modernist sandstone bust sculpture of a male Artist unknown. The sculpture is beautiful from all

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head
Bronze Bust of a Man's Head

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-century bronze bust of a man's head mounted on a black marble cube base. (Signed "H. Haas '71).     

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s
Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s

Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s

By Salvatore Melani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large Italian Plaster Bust by S. Melani, 1940s–1950s – Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculpture This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Modern Clay Bust of Young Smiling Boy, Signed, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Clay Bust of Young Smiling Boy, Signed, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Clay Bust of Young Smiling Boy, Signed, 1940s

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy This very attractive Artist’s Model Bust of a

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust on Swivel Base
Mid-Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust on Swivel Base

Mid-Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust on Swivel Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a desk, shelf, or study with this expressive antique monk bust, hand carved in France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Elephant Bust Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Elephant Bust Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Elephant Bust Table Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Two dramatic white ceramic table lamps in the shape of an elephant bust, sitting on a cool piece of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Gray Earthenware Ceramic Vanity Powder Box w/ Female Bust Handle
Mid-century Gray Earthenware Ceramic Vanity Powder Box w/ Female Bust Handle

Mid-century Gray Earthenware Ceramic Vanity Powder Box w/ Female Bust Handle

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A serene 1930s Art Deco powder box featuring a sculpted woman with her head gently tilted upward and eyes closed, embodying the calm, modern femininity celebrated in the era’s design...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Nude Lovers Bronze Sculpture Statue By Francesco Messina
Mid-century Nude Lovers Bronze Sculpture Statue By Francesco Messina

Mid-century Nude Lovers Bronze Sculpture Statue By Francesco Messina

By Francesco Messina

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar
Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar

Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great

Category

Vintage 1920s American Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Limestone

Beethoven Bust on Onyx Base 1960s
Beethoven Bust on Onyx Base 1960s

Beethoven Bust on Onyx Base 1960s

By Austin Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible and tactile of style and history for your decor. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1960s American Classical Busts

Materials

Onyx, Metal

French Plaster Bust of a Classical Youth
French Plaster Bust of a Classical Youth

French Plaster Bust of a Classical Youth

Located in New York, NY

-century French bust captures the serene idealism of a 4th-century BC Greek original. The gently inclined

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s
John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s

John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s

By Austin Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

. Incredible and tactile piece of history in decor. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Classical Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Plaster

Czechoslovakian Bisque Porcelain Horse Bust, Circa 1920–1960
Czechoslovakian Bisque Porcelain Horse Bust, Circa 1920–1960

Czechoslovakian Bisque Porcelain Horse Bust, Circa 1920–1960

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This Czechoslovakian bisque porcelain horse bust is a refined example of early to mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Mask by Arthur Craco, 20th Century.
Ceramic Mask by Arthur Craco, 20th Century.

Ceramic Mask by Arthur Craco, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ceramic mask by Arthur Craco, 20th century. 20th-century ceramic mask by Arthur Craco, mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Carved Wooden Woman Bust Sculpture, Jamaica 1960s
Fine Carved Wooden Woman Bust Sculpture, Jamaica 1960s

Fine Carved Wooden Woman Bust Sculpture, Jamaica 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Organic Modern style with strong Mid Century Modern influence. The sculpture is in original, very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Jamaican Organic Modern Busts

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Stone Bust of Woman Sculpture
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Stone Bust of Woman Sculpture

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Stone Bust of Woman Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bohemian, mid-century modern, or classic decor styles, offering a unique focal point for any interior

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Busts

Materials

Stone

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960
Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Located in Berlin, DE

, modern, space age or mid-century interior. If you have any more questions we are very happy to help and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture
Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture

Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

decoration, the distinctively textured three dimensional sculpture quality gives this mid-century decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Other

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust
18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

Located in New Orleans, LA

element in any room. All items offered are antique, vintage, or mid-century and sold as-is. Expect

Category

Antique 18th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage Boho Original Terracotta Bust of Woman
Vintage Boho Original Terracotta Bust of Woman

Vintage Boho Original Terracotta Bust of Woman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and light wear consistent with age. A stunning addition to boho chic, mid-century modern, or

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Clay, Terracotta, Wood

Vintage Boho Plaster Bust After Modigliani
Vintage Boho Plaster Bust After Modigliani

Vintage Boho Plaster Bust After Modigliani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and handmade nature. Perfect for eclectic spaces, bohemian studios, mid-century homes, or modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

Located in Catania, Sicilia

sense of vintage charm, enhancing its classical look while retaining a distinctly mid-century Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Carved Wood Horse Busts--Vintage Equestrian Decor 16.5" High
Pair Carved Wood Horse Busts--Vintage Equestrian Decor 16.5" High

Pair Carved Wood Horse Busts--Vintage Equestrian Decor 16.5" High

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a wonderful pair of carved horse busts/heads dating from the mid-century and measuring an

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Bust of Man
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Bust of Man

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

that defines this unique late mid-century era find. Whether you are an avid collector of studio

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bust
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bust

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

totemic quality that resonates with both mid-century avant-garde and contemporary folk art traditions

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Busts

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Bust of Woman
Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Bust of Woman

Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Bust of Woman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

wooden bust. Sculpted from a single block of rich, honey-toned hardwood, this striking piece depicts a

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Busts

Materials

Wood

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Midcentury Busts For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury busts available for sale. The range of distinct midcentury busts — often made from metal, stone and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 648 antique and vintage midcentury busts for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of midcentury busts available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Neoclassical midcentury busts are consistently popular styles. Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Austin Productions each produced beautiful midcentury busts that are worth considering.

How Much are Midcentury Busts?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,635, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $62,760 highest priced.

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.