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"Female Bust" Wall Light
"Female Bust" Wall Light

"Female Bust" Wall Light

Located in London, GB

An elegant sculptural wall lamp in glass in the shape of female bust, mounted on a brass fixture. Italy, circa 1980s.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Monumental Carved Stone Gorilla Bust
Monumental Carved Stone Gorilla Bust

Monumental Carved Stone Gorilla Bust

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A monumental carved sandstone bust of a male silver back gorilla. Extremely well modelled, intimidating, handsome and thoughtful. Commissioned for Edinburgh zoo in the 1960s. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Bust in Terracotta Circa 1930
Bust in Terracotta Circa 1930

Bust in Terracotta Circa 1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

Terracotta Bust Circa 1930 France

Category

Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Bust of a Woman Signed Padilla
Bust of a Woman Signed Padilla

Bust of a Woman Signed Padilla

Located in Pasadena, CA

Little oil painting of a woman bust signed Padilla. Padilla was a Spanish artist who lived and work in Paris in the 60s. The frame is made of wood carved to look like bamboo.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Masonite, Paint

Grand Tour  Bust Of A Young Man
Grand Tour  Bust Of A Young Man

Grand Tour Bust Of A Young Man

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A Grand Tour (Italy,early to mid-19th century) patinated terra-cotta head of a young athlete (modelled after an Antiquity original) on a rouge marble base. A nice model with a bronze...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

17th Century Flemish Bust of Merchant Sailor
17th Century Flemish Bust of Merchant Sailor

17th Century Flemish Bust of Merchant Sailor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an amazing sculpture from Holland dating to the mid-17th century. Based on woods, carving, dress style, and oxidation, we know that this is a period piece. Many later versi...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Man Bust Sculpture Signed Zolter, 1964
Man Bust Sculpture Signed Zolter, 1964

Man Bust Sculpture Signed Zolter, 1964

Located in Pasadena, CA

Strong sculpture in walnut featuring a male bust.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

SALE!!! Tony Duquette / Belvedere "Sorteligium" Sofa
SALE!!! Tony Duquette / Belvedere "Sorteligium" Sofa

SALE!!! Tony Duquette / Belvedere "Sorteligium" Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

SALE / $3,000 / ORIGINAL PRICE $7,500 + One-of-a-kind piece exclusively for Belvedere's May 5th event with Jim Thompson's Tony Duquette Collection of textiles + Vintage sofa re-ima...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Female Bust with Ivy Hair Garden Ornament
Female Bust with Ivy Hair Garden Ornament

Female Bust with Ivy Hair Garden Ornament

Located in Pasadena, CA

Female Bust with mesmerizing Ivy Hair flowing down the face of the Garden Ornament measures. this ornament may be hung or placed in a garden as a decorative item. approx - 9.5 x 11 ....

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Hand Formed Copper Wall Bust by Francisco Rebajes
Hand Formed Copper Wall Bust by Francisco Rebajes

Hand Formed Copper Wall Bust by Francisco Rebajes

By Francisco Rebajes

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Francisco Rebajes (1906 - 1990) was the classic American success story. Born in the Dominican Republic, he stowed away on a freighter to the United States in 1922 at age sixteen. He ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Bronze Bust of the Prince Regent, 19th Century
Bronze Bust of the Prince Regent, 19th Century

Bronze Bust of the Prince Regent, 19th Century

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Possibly George IV, in mint condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bust of Antelope by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Bust of Antelope by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

Bust of Antelope by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in New York, NY

Stoneware figure of the head of an antelope with blue-grey haresfur glaze with detachable wooden base, 1950s-1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

18th Century Italian Wood Carved Bust of a Bishop Saint
18th Century Italian Wood Carved Bust of a Bishop Saint

18th Century Italian Wood Carved Bust of a Bishop Saint

Located in Fairhope, AL

This is a very nice Italian wood carved bust of a bishop saint that dates to the 1700s. The quality of the carving attests to the makers high skill level.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items

Drawing of a Young Girl Bust by Albert Radoczy
Drawing of a Young Girl Bust by Albert Radoczy

Drawing of a Young Girl Bust by Albert Radoczy

By Albert Radoczy

Located in Pasadena, CA

Another drawing in a single line featuring a girl bust by Albert Radoczy. Signed and dated 1957. I have added one picture of each other drawings composing the series. Albert Radoczy...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Drawings

Materials

Metal

Portrait of a Woman with Bust, 1932 by Maria Lagorio
Portrait of a Woman with Bust, 1932 by Maria Lagorio

Portrait of a Woman with Bust, 1932 by Maria Lagorio

By Maria Lagorio

Located in Paris, FR

Maria Lagorio (1893-1979). Portrait of a woman with bust, 1932. Oil on canvas, framed. Signed, dated.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Marble Bust of George Lord Byron Statue by John Evan Thomas
Marble Bust of George Lord Byron Statue by John Evan Thomas

Marble Bust of George Lord Byron Statue by John Evan Thomas

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A finely carved marble bust of George Lord Byron, signed and dated at the back. This marble bust will work well indoors or in a garden.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Statues

Naive or Primitive Stone Bust  on Stone  Base by Edgar Ewing
Naive or Primitive Stone Bust  on Stone  Base by Edgar Ewing

Naive or Primitive Stone Bust on Stone Base by Edgar Ewing

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hand carved stone bust of male head on a stone cylinder base. The sculpture manner is very primitive and naive. It is very rough and finished with acrylic paint. "Although produc...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Fit for a Queen, South Seas Style Figural Vintage Female Bust Lamp
Fit for a Queen, South Seas Style Figural Vintage Female Bust Lamp

Fit for a Queen, South Seas Style Figural Vintage Female Bust Lamp

Located in New York, NY

You can imagine her statuesque figure, long and lithe. This vintage female bust form figural metal lamp depicts what might be royalty. Her flowing hair curled up by her ears, her f...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Jack Housman Brass Stag Deer Bookends - A Pair
Mid 20th Century Jack Housman Brass Stag Deer Bookends - A Pair

Mid 20th Century Jack Housman Brass Stag Deer Bookends - A Pair

Located in Burton, TX

This pair of Mid 20th Century Stag Deer Bookends were created from brass by artist Jack Housman.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Regence Style Ormolu Sconces, Mid-19h Century, circa 1850
Pair of French Regence Style Ormolu Sconces, Mid-19h Century, circa 1850

Pair of French Regence Style Ormolu Sconces, Mid-19h Century, circa 1850

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

It has been professionally wired for electricity. Mid-19th century French work circa 1850-1860 Sizes: H 18.50 in, W 11.81 in, D 5.90 in.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Pendulum Clock by S. Marti & Cie
French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Pendulum Clock by S. Marti & Cie

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Pendulum Clock by S. Marti & Cie

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Firenze, IT

French manufactory from the period of Napoleon III, mid-19th century.   

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Biedermeier Style Candlesticks
Pair of Biedermeier Style Candlesticks

Pair of Biedermeier Style Candlesticks

Located in Canton, MA

Material: wood, brass Style: Biedermeier, Neoclassical Period made: Mid 20th Century Dimensions: 6 × 6 × 14 in Condition details: excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Barovier and Toso 20th Century Italian Wedding Cup in Cobalt Blue Glass Painted
Barovier and Toso 20th Century Italian Wedding Cup in Cobalt Blue Glass Painted

Barovier and Toso 20th Century Italian Wedding Cup in Cobalt Blue Glass Painted

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian wedding cup dating to the mid 20th century created in cobalt blue glass with hand painted and gilt decoration.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Paint

Small Pair of Bronze Albani Vases
Small Pair of Bronze Albani Vases

Small Pair of Bronze Albani Vases

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

A pair of mid 19th century, continental, patinated bronze Albani vases after the antique.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Large Pair of Bronze Albani Vases
Large Pair of Bronze Albani Vases

Large Pair of Bronze Albani Vases

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

A pair of mid 19th century, continental,patinated bronze Albani vases after the antique.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Christope Fratin 'French, 1801-1864', A Rare Bronze Box with Three Monkeys
Christope Fratin 'French, 1801-1864', A Rare Bronze Box with Three Monkeys

Christope Fratin 'French, 1801-1864', A Rare Bronze Box with Three Monkeys

By Christophe Fratin

Located in New York, NY

The box depicts three monkeys sitting atop the box as though they are trying to pull open the box! Circa mid 19th century with great details. Fratin was born in Metz, the son of a t...

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Rare King George IV Memoriam Buff Stoneware Jug, circa 1830
Rare King George IV Memoriam Buff Stoneware Jug, circa 1830

Rare King George IV Memoriam Buff Stoneware Jug, circa 1830

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Relief moulded jugs (some with ceramic or metal lids), in a wide variety of design, were popular in mid-19th century homes, where they were used for water, beer, milk and other liqui...

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Regency Plaster Figural Pedestals
Regency Plaster Figural Pedestals

Regency Plaster Figural Pedestals

By Humphrey Hopper

Located in New York, NY

Scattered minor imperfections with old restorations. At some point in the mid-19th century, these candelabra were piped for gas, necessitating a 1.25 inch channel cut into the side o...

Category

Antique 1810s Great Britain (UK) Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Bronze Bust of Abraham Lincoln
Mid-Century Bronze Bust of Abraham Lincoln

Mid-Century Bronze Bust of Abraham Lincoln

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century bronze sculpture bust of Abraham Lincoln signed, Heilbo 56.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Pottery Abstract Bust Sculpture
Vintage Mid-Century Pottery Abstract Bust Sculpture

Vintage Mid-Century Pottery Abstract Bust Sculpture

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage mid-century pottery bust. Heavy textured pottery with iron oxide matte glaze.

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Pottery

Lucite Skull Mid-Century Sculpture
Lucite Skull Mid-Century Sculpture

Lucite Skull Mid-Century Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Terrific Mid-Century solid Lucite skull sculpture, circa 1970s. This interesting piece is comprised of clear Lucite with movable jaw. Said to have been sold by Harrods London.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Busts

Mid-Century Italian Terra Cotta Bust of a Roman Soldier
Mid-Century Italian Terra Cotta Bust of a Roman Soldier

Mid-Century Italian Terra Cotta Bust of a Roman Soldier

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1970s monumental mid-century terra cotta bust depicting a Roman soldier wearing armor in glossy black finish with silver and gold glazes on the armor.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Sculpture of Contemplative Man By LeRoy Benjamin
Mid-Century Sculpture of Contemplative Man By LeRoy Benjamin

Mid-Century Sculpture of Contemplative Man By LeRoy Benjamin

By Leroy Benjamin

Located in Pasadena, CA

This engaging bust by celebrated mid-century, California artist, LeRoy Benjamin, depicts the head of man resting against his closed fist.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Mid-Century Horchow Italian Ceramic Bust Vases
Pair of Mid-Century Horchow Italian Ceramic Bust Vases

Pair of Mid-Century Horchow Italian Ceramic Bust Vases

By Horchow

Located in Westport, CT

Horchow bust planters/vases, two, ceramic with hand-painted decoration, 1960s, man and woman, One is signed with stamped "Horchow Made in Italy", the other is just marked Made in Ita...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Charcoal Bronze-Glazed Ceramic Horse Head Bust
Charcoal Bronze-Glazed Ceramic Horse Head Bust

Charcoal Bronze-Glazed Ceramic Horse Head Bust

Located in Sacramento, CA

Would look great in any Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern decor.

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Woodrow Nash Sculpture
Woodrow Nash Sculpture

Woodrow Nash Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Woodrow Nash, is the most highly sought after tribal art sculpture in the world. Following the tradition of the great masters, Nash elevates the human spirit in the form of sculptur...

Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Busts

Materials

Earthenware, Stoneware, Terracotta

Bronzed Terracotta Bust of Roman / Greek Male on Marble Base
Bronzed Terracotta Bust of Roman / Greek Male on Marble Base

Bronzed Terracotta Bust of Roman / Greek Male on Marble Base

Located in Brighton, GB

Midcentury bust of Roman / Greek male (possibly Antinous, lover of Emporer Hadrian. French, from circa 1960. Price includes free shipping to anywhere in the world.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Porcelain Bust
Porcelain Bust

Porcelain Bust

Located in Miami, FL

Porcelain Roman bust with wonderful details. Signed on bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Cast Metal Abstract Bust Sculpture
Cast Metal Abstract Bust Sculpture

Cast Metal Abstract Bust Sculpture

Located in Sacramento, CA

Vintage cast metal abstract bust, signed "Mixwazx." Resembles a Classic alien in design. In excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Metal

Plaster Bust of Poseidon
Plaster Bust of Poseidon

Plaster Bust of Poseidon

Located in Woodbury, CT

After the antique, sometimes also known as a bust of Zeus. This head is a copy from one full figure statue of Poseidon in the act of throwing a spear. It as a painted finish, and wax...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

Amazing Lifesize Terracotta Roman Bust
Amazing Lifesize Terracotta Roman Bust

Amazing Lifesize Terracotta Roman Bust

Located in Mount Penn, PA

An amazing lifesize terracotta Roman bust or sculpture possibly of Caesar, circa 1960s. Great condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Carved Figure Head Ship Bust
Carved Figure Head Ship Bust

Carved Figure Head Ship Bust

Located in Geneva, IL

This figure head embodied the spirit of the ship and was originally to placate the gods of the sea and ensure a safe voyage. This has a beautiful patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

White Plaster Bust of Distinguished Man
White Plaster Bust of Distinguished Man

White Plaster Bust of Distinguished Man

Located in Tucson, AZ

Handsome plaster bust of distinguished male, good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Wooden Bust Sculpture, USA, 1946
Wooden Bust Sculpture, USA, 1946

Wooden Bust Sculpture, USA, 1946

Located in Maastricht, NL

A wooden sculpture of a female head. It is made of one piece of wood, of which the lower part is ebonized. The piece is signed by 'Annet' with the year it was made (1946).

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

20th Century Cast Stone Carved Life Size Bust of Caesar & Pedestal
20th Century Cast Stone Carved Life Size Bust of Caesar & Pedestal

20th Century Cast Stone Carved Life Size Bust of Caesar & Pedestal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid- 20th Century cast stone carved life size Bust of Julies Caesar & Pedestal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Neoclassical Style Bronze Bust of Zeus
Neoclassical Style Bronze Bust of Zeus

Neoclassical Style Bronze Bust of Zeus

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A neoclassical style bronze bust of the Greek God, Zeus, on a wooden base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Expressionist Segmented Metal Bust Sculpture
Large Expressionist Segmented Metal Bust Sculpture

Large Expressionist Segmented Metal Bust Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel

Located in Framingham, MA

Oversized bust or head sculpture with patchwork torch cut steel pieces welded and braised on a frame. Incredibly figured and detailed expression. Has oxidation/age/wear on the inside...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Strong Ceramic Sculpture of Female Bust
Strong Ceramic Sculpture of Female Bust

Strong Ceramic Sculpture of Female Bust

Located in Pasadena, CA

This ceramic sculpture of a nude female figure is built with angular features and a dark almost black glaze with incredible dark greens / reds / browns reflects. The depiction of the...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Nude Male Bust Sculpture, 1970s
Bronze Nude Male Bust Sculpture, 1970s

Bronze Nude Male Bust Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

A beautiful bronze piece who represents a nude male torso, popular style in the 1970s. This Greco Roman style sculpture will add an antic style to any contemporary or traditional pl...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

1930s Siegel Mannequin or Bust, Counter Display
1930s Siegel Mannequin or Bust, Counter Display

1930s Siegel Mannequin or Bust, Counter Display

Located in Retie, BE

Art Nouveau, early Art Deco display mannequin signed by Siegel. Model depose Siegel Bruxelles. Beautiful female bust in plaster, vintage corset and bra mannequin, counter display ...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Porcelain Bust of Victorian Lady by Cordey
Porcelain Bust of Victorian Lady by Cordey

Porcelain Bust of Victorian Lady by Cordey

By Cordey

Located in Pasadena, CA

This petite bust of Victorian lady by Cordey was produced in the 1940s. The creamy porcelain woman features Fine hand painted details in her face and throughout. She is decorated wit...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Composition

Italian Veiled Marble Signed Bust of Mary
Italian Veiled Marble Signed Bust of Mary

Italian Veiled Marble Signed Bust of Mary

Located in Cookeville, TN

This elegant bust of Mary is beautiful, elegant and eerie all in one! The soft veil shadows her sweet face and her head is topped with a lovely garland of flowers tied off with a rib...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

1960s Austin Productions Sculpture Michelangelo's David Bust Signed
1960s Austin Productions Sculpture Michelangelo's David Bust Signed

1960s Austin Productions Sculpture Michelangelo's David Bust Signed

By Austin Productions

Located in New York, NY

Stunning midcentury Austin Productions bust sculpture Michelangelo's David signed.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Clay Head Bust of Young Man Sculpture
Vintage Clay Head Bust of Young Man Sculpture

Vintage Clay Head Bust of Young Man Sculpture

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage midcentury clay head bust sculpture of young man. Unsigned, overall patina, smudge marks from handling.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Busts

Materials

Clay

Sculpture Signed Austin Productions 1984 Bust of David
Sculpture Signed Austin Productions 1984 Bust of David

Sculpture Signed Austin Productions 1984 Bust of David

By Austin Productions

Located in New York, NY

Sculpture bust of David signed Austin Productions 1984.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Leonard W. Volk Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln
Leonard W. Volk Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln

Leonard W. Volk Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln

By Leonard Volk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A 19th century white plaster bust of Abraham Lincoln shown wearing drapery reminiscent of ancient Rome, and, significantly, a clean shaved face. The piece was masterfully cast by Ame...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Busts

Materials

Plaster

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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.